Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri
Joplin: City in southern Jasper County and northern Newton County, Missouri, USA
About
Joplin is a city located in the county of Jasper in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 50,150 and a population density of 525 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 50,956 inhabitants.
The city was created 150 years ago in 1872.
Quick Facts about Joplin
Population : | 50,956 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Missouri (United States) |
County : | Jasper County |
Postal code : | 64801–64804 |
Phone Area Codes : | 417 |
Area : | 95.56 km2 |
Altitude : | 1,004 feet / 306 meters |
Establishment : | January 01, 1873 (150 years ago) |
Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
Local time : | 23:05:48 (31st January 2023) |
Density : | 533 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 1.58% (2010-2020) |



Geography
Joplin is located at 37°5'3"N 94°30'48"W (37.0842300, -94.5132800).
Joplin map
- Official Website
Official website of Joplin
Demographics
The population of Joplin increased by 1.58% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 50,150 | - | census |
2011 | 48,350 | -3.72% | estimation process |
2012 | 48,483 | 0.27% | estimation process |
2013 | 48,896 | 0.84% | estimation process |
2014 | 49,402 | 1.02% | estimation process |
2015 | 49,780 | 0.76% | estimation process |
2016 | 50,192 | 0.82% | estimation process |
2017 | 50,469 | 0.55% | estimation process |
2018 | 50,604 | 0.27% | estimation process |
2019 | 50,925 | 0.63% | estimation process |
2020 | 50,956 | 0.06% | estimation process |
People born in Joplin (79)
People born in Joplin, including racecar driver Travis Webb, writer and social activist Langston Hughes, US journalist Jane Grant, .
List
- Mel Purcell (US tennis player) he was born in 18/07/1959
- Glen Glenn (American musician) he was born in 24/10/1934
- Dennis Weaver (American actor (1924-2006)) he was born in 04/06/1924
- Robert Cummings (American film and television actor) he was born in 09/06/1908
- Percy Wenrich (American composer) he was born in 23/01/1887
- Scott Elbert (American baseball player) he was born in 13/08/1985
- Billy Cook (American mass murderer) he was born in 23/12/1928
- Mrs. Miller (American singer) she was born in 05/10/1907
- Carl Pomerance (American mathematician) he was born in 24/11/1944
- Jamie McMurray (American racing driver) he was born in 03/06/1976
- Charles McPherson (American jazz alto saxophonist) he was born in 24/07/1939
- Hale Irwin (American golfer) he was born in 03/06/1945
- Jack Jewsbury (American soccer player) he was born in 13/04/1981
- John Conover Nichols (politician and lawyer (1896-1945)) he was born in 31/08/1896
- Mike Caro (American poker player) he was born in 16/05/1944
- Robert R. Casey (Texas politician) he was born in 27/07/1915
- Roger Garrison (American economist) he was born in 01/01/1944
- Pauline Starke (American actress (1901-1977)) she was born in 10/01/1901
Schools in Joplin
College & universities near Joplin, MO
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
409120 | Franklin Technology Center Adult Education | Joplin (MO) | 64801 |
419280 | New Dimensions School of Hair Design | Joplin (MO) | 64801-5017 |
178679 | Ozark Christian College | Joplin (MO) | 64801 |
490601 | Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences-Joplin | Joplin (MO) | 64804-1598 |
178341 | Missouri Southern State University | Joplin (MO) | 64801-1595 |
Post offices near Joplin
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|
Joplin Post Office | Joplin (MO) | 64801 |
Joplin Station A Post Office | Joplin (MO) | 64804 |
Saginaw Post Office | Saginaw (MO) | 64864 |
Webb City Post Office | Webb City (MO) | 64870 |
Duenweg Post Office | Duenweg (MO) | 64841 |
Other cities in Jasper County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Jasper County , MO. (more)
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Carthage | 14,732 | City in Missouri |
Webb City | 12,134 | City in Missouri |
Carl Junction | 8,430 | City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States |
Oronogo | 2,666 | City in Jasper County, Missoury |
Carterville | 1,965 | City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States of America |
Duquesne | 1,689 | City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States of America |
Sarcoxie | 1,549 | City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States |
Duenweg | 1,371 | City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States |
Jasper | 966 | City in Missouri, United States |
Airport Drive | 862 | City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States of America |
Alba | 537 | City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States |
Purcell | 424 | City in Missouri |
Carytown | 283 | Village in the United States |
Fidelity | 268 | Village in the United States |
Asbury | 215 | City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States |
Neck City | 195 | City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Joplin distances to largest Missouri cities