Joplin, MO Demographics

A map of Joplin's Population by Race

Joplin, Missouri has an estimated population of 52,593, a slight increase from the 51,762 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.2% White, 6.3% Hispanic, 6.1% Multiracial, 2.9% Black, 2.2% Asian, and 1.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Joplin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Joplin has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Joplin, that probability was 37.9% in 2020 and 33.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Joplin is ranked the 12th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Joplin was ranked the 13th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Joplin's White Population

42,720 residents of Joplin, or 81.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Joplin is slightly higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Joplin ranks 918th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Joplin's White population has grown by an estimated 5.8%. White residents' share of Joplin's population has increased from 78.0% to 81.2%.

Joplin is more White than neighboring Shoal Creek Drive (60.8% White). Joplin is less White than neighboring Dennis Acres (97.2% White), Leawood (93.8% White), Duquesne (83.9% White), and Cliff Village (100% White).

Joplin's Black Population

1,548 residents of Joplin, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Joplin is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Joplin ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Joplin's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.3%. Black residents' share of Joplin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Joplin is more Black than neighboring Dennis Acres (0% Black), Leawood (0% Black), Shoal Creek Drive (0.6% Black), Duquesne (0% Black), and Cliff Village (0% Black).

Joplin's Asian Population

1,144 residents of Joplin, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Joplin is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Joplin ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Joplin's Asian population has grown by an estimated 15.9%. Asian residents' share of Joplin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Joplin is more Asian than neighboring Dennis Acres (0% Asian), Leawood (0.6% Asian), Shoal Creek Drive (0.6% Asian), and Cliff Village (0% Asian). Joplin is less Asian than neighboring Duquesne (3.1% Asian).

Joplin's Hispanic Population

3,334 residents of Joplin, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Joplin is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Joplin ranks 118th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Joplin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Joplin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.3%.

Joplin is more Hispanic than neighboring Dennis Acres (2.8% Hispanic), Leawood (1% Hispanic), and Cliff Village (0% Hispanic). Joplin is less Hispanic than neighboring Shoal Creek Drive (7.8% Hispanic), and Duquesne (7.5% Hispanic).

Joplin's Native American/Other Population

662 residents of Joplin, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Joplin is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Joplin ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Joplin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 54.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Joplin's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.3%.

Joplin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dennis Acres (0% Native American/Other), Leawood (0.8% Native American/Other), Duquesne (0.5% Native American/Other), and Cliff Village (0% Native American/Other). Joplin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Shoal Creek Drive (4.7% Native American/Other).

Joplin's Multiracial Population

3,185 residents of Joplin, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Joplin is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Joplin ranks 129th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Joplin's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 21.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Joplin's population has decreased from 7.9% to 6.1%.

Joplin is more Multiracial than neighboring Dennis Acres (0% Multiracial), Leawood (3.9% Multiracial), Duquesne (5% Multiracial), and Cliff Village (0% Multiracial). Joplin is less Multiracial than neighboring Shoal Creek Drive (25.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.