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