Located in the southwestern corner of Missouri, Joplin is part of the four-state metropolitan area and is home to approximately 180,693 people. With a population density of 142.57 people per square mile, the city is much more densely populated than the United States as whole which has a population density of 93.29 people per square mile. This makes Joplin an ideal home for those who like to have access to big city amenities while still living in an affordable small town that offers plenty of outdoor activities.
The area offers year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, camping, hunting, boating, swimming and hiking with access to nearby lakes and rivers. Other activities include visiting local museums or attending one of many festivals throughout the year including Route 66 Festival and Wild West Festivals. The city also boasts a variety of restaurants from casual to fine dining like Amber Joy’s Bakery & Café or El Charro Mexican Restaurant and several local businesses like Joplin Motorsports Park where locals can watch motor racing events all year long. Additionally, there are several organizations that cater to different demographic groups such as City Union Mission which provides shelter for homeless individuals or Ozark Center which provides mental health services for anyone in need.
The population in Joplin Metro Area is 180,693. There are 143 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Joplin Metro Area is 37.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Joplin Metro Area is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Joplin Metro Area
- 53.6% are married
- 12.9% are divorced
- 33.9% are married with children
- 15.7% have children, but are single
Race in Joplin Metro Area
- 85.3% are White
- 1.7% are Black
- 1.2% are Asian
- 1.7% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 6.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.8% Two or more races
- 0.4% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander