Joplin
City in Jasper County, Missouri
Joplin is a city in Jasper County, Missouri, with 51,762 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,004 ft (306 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dennis Acres, 2.0 miles S.
- 51,762residents (2020 Census)
- 1,004 ftelevation · 306 m
- 38.1 sq miland area · 98.6 km²
- 1,359 / sq mipopulation density
- 64801main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Joplin
Joplin is a city in Jasper and Newton counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. Most of the city lies in Jasper County, with the southern portion of Joplin extending into Newton County. With a population of 51,762 at the 2020 census, Joplin is the 12th most-populous city in the state. The city covers an area of 38.21 square miles (99.0 km2) on the outer edge of the Ozark Mountains in southwestern Missouri. Joplin is the principal city of the three-county Joplin metropolitan area, which is home to 210,077 people and is the fifth-largest metropolitan area in Missouri. In May 2011, a violent EF5 tornado killed more than 150 people and destroyed one-third of the city.
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Living in Joplin
- Median household income
- $52,097
- Median home value
- $168,300
- Median rent
- $962/mo
- Median age
- 38.5
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Joplin had 51,762 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 51,762 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,359 per sq mi (525 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Joplin at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Jasper County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 51,762 (2020) |
| Land area | 38.08 sq mi (98.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.0752° N, 94.5013° W |
| ZIP codes | 64801, 64804 |
| Official website | joplinmo.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2937592 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Joplin
- Dennis Acres2.0 mi S
- Duquesne2.5 mi E
- Shoal Creek Drive2.9 mi SW
- Leawood3.0 mi S
- Grand Falls Plaza3.4 mi SW
- Cliff Village3.6 mi S
- Saginaw3.8 mi SE
- Redings Mill3.9 mi S
- Shoal Creek Estates4.0 mi S
- Airport Drive4.6 mi N
- Webb City4.9 mi N
- Duenweg5.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Joplin
What county is Joplin in?
Joplin is in Jasper County, Missouri.
What is the population of Joplin, MO?
51,762 people lived in Joplin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Joplin, MO?
The main ZIP code is 64801. Other ZIP codes: 64804.
What is the elevation of Joplin?
1,004 feet (306 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Joplin?
Dennis Acres (2.0 mi), Duquesne (2.5 mi), Shoal Creek Drive (2.9 mi), Leawood (3.0 mi), Grand Falls Plaza (3.4 mi).
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