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Population Review

Census ACS · #235 MSA

Joplin Metro Area

The Joplin, Mo-Ks Metropolitan Statistical Area has 202,258 residents across 2 states. The median household income is $60,146 and the median home value is $157,000.

202,258

Population

109

People / sq mi

$60,146

Median Income

$157,000

Median Home Value

The Joplin CBSA covers 1,851 sq mi of land at 109.3 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White84.6%
Black or African American1.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)4.3%

Economy & Income

$60,146

Median Household Income

$30,805

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Joplin metro's price level is 85.7 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 14.3% lower the US average. The local median income of $60,146 has the buying power of $70,167 in average-priced US metros.

85.7

Price Level (US = 100)

$70,167

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$60,146

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$157,000

Median Home Value

$872

Median Rent

68.0%

Homeownership

Education

89.1%

High School+

24.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.1%

Drive Alone

7.5%

Work From Home

20.4 min

Avg Commute

37.4%

Foreign Born

Joplin spans these states

Nearby metros

Largest cities in Missouri

Largest counties in Missouri

Part of Missouri

Other metros

Metro areas in Missouri

Metro rankings

Frequently Asked Questions

The Joplin, Mo-Ks Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 202,258 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #235 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Joplin metro area is $60,146, with a per capita income of $30,805.

The Joplin, Mo-Ks CBSA spans 2 states: Missouri, Kansas.

Data for the Joplin, Mo-Ks CBSA (27900) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.