| Population | 50,900 (2010-2014), rank #13 |
| Population Growth | 11.86% since 2000, rank #292 |
| Population Density: | 1,426.56/sq mi, rank #184 |
| Median Household Income: | $37,899 at 2010-2014—24.04% increase since 2000, rank #465 |
| Median House Price: | $103,300 at 2010-2014—53.49% increase since 2000, rank #281 |
| Time Zone: | Central GMT -6:00 with Daylight Saving in the Summer |
| Land Area: | 35.56 sq mi, rank #11 |
| Water Area: | 0.12 sq mi (0.34%), rank #92 |
| State: | Missouri |
| Area: | Joplin, MO |
| Counties: | Jasper County, Newton County |
| School District: | ![](\"http://www.usa.com/img/s8.gif\") , rank #342 |
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