Unified School District · MO

Joplin School District

Joplin School District is a unified school district in Missouri with a community population of 61,584. The median household income is $53,929 and the median age is 38.8.

61,584

Population

885

People / sq mi

$53,929

Median Income

38.8

Median Age

Joplin School District covers 70 sq mi of land at 884.6 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White	82.6%
Black or African American	0.0%
Asian	56.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.0%

Economy & Income

$53,929

Median Household Income

$32,111

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment

Housing

$168,800

Median Home Value

$954

Median Rent

55.4%

Homeownership

Education Attainment

91.0%

High School+

25.4%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Joplin School District serves a community with a population of 61,584 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Missouri.

The median household income in Joplin School District is $53,929, with a per capita income of $32,111. The poverty rate is 10.4%.

Joplin School District is 82.6% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 56.1% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.

In Joplin School District, 91.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.

The median home value in Joplin School District is $168,800, with a median rent of $954. The homeownership rate is 55.4%.

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Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Data for Joplin School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2916350).

Homeownership is the standout figure in Joplin School District: 55.4% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. Joplin School District is a school district in Missouri with a population of 61,584.

The typical household earns $53,929, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 10.4% of residents fall below the poverty line, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $168,800, with typical rent around $954.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US school districts: 25.4% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.