Joplin, MO Demographics

A map of Joplin's Population by Race

Joplin, Missouri had a population of 51,762 in 2020. It was 78.0% White, 3.1% Black, 1.9% Asian, 6.3% Hispanic, 2.8% Native American/Other, and 7.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Joplin, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Joplin is the 13th most populous. 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's White Population

40,384 residents of Joplin identify as White, or 78.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Joplin roughly similar to the White share of the population of Missouri (75.8% White). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Joplin is ranked #918 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Joplin is more White than neighboring Dennis Acres (76.6% White), and Cliff Village (70% White). Joplin is less White than neighboring Leawood (90.3% White), Shoal Creek Drive (79.5% White), and Duquesne (78.1% White).

Joplin's Black Population

1,618 residents of Joplin identify as Black, or 3.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Joplin slightly less than the Black share of the population of Missouri (11.3% Black). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Joplin is ranked #219 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Joplin is more Black than neighboring Leawood (1.3% Black), Shoal Creek Drive (0.3% Black), and Duquesne (2.4% Black). Joplin is less Black than neighboring Dennis Acres (4.3% Black), and Cliff Village (5% Black).

Joplin's Asian Population

987 residents of Joplin identify as Asian, or 1.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Joplin roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Missouri (2.1% Asian). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Joplin is ranked #101 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Joplin is more Asian than neighboring Dennis Acres (0% Asian), Shoal Creek Drive (1.4% Asian), and Cliff Village (0% Asian). Joplin is less Asian than neighboring Duquesne (2.9% Asian).

Joplin's Hispanic Population

3,246 residents of Joplin identify as Hispanic, or 6.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Joplin roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Missouri (4.9% Hispanic). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Joplin is ranked #116 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Joplin is more Hispanic than neighboring Dennis Acres (4.3% Hispanic), Leawood (1.5% Hispanic), and Duquesne (5% Hispanic). Joplin is less Hispanic than neighboring Shoal Creek Drive (7.6% Hispanic), and Cliff Village (12.5% Hispanic).

Joplin's Native American/Other Population

1,450 residents of Joplin identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Joplin roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Missouri (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Joplin is ranked #72 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Joplin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dennis Acres (0% Native American/Other), Leawood (0.6% Native American/Other), and Cliff Village (2.5% Native American/Other). Joplin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Shoal Creek Drive (3.1% Native American/Other), and Duquesne (3.6% Native American/Other).

Joplin's Multiracial Population

4,077 residents of Joplin identify as Multiracial, or 7.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Joplin roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Missouri (5% Multiracial). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Joplin is ranked #123 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Joplin is more Multiracial than neighboring Leawood (4.4% Multiracial). Joplin is less Multiracial than neighboring Dennis Acres (14.9% Multiracial), Shoal Creek Drive (8.1% Multiracial), Duquesne (8% Multiracial), and Cliff Village (10% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.