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Compare Joplin to Ferguson

This post compares Joplin, Missouri to Ferguson, Missouri across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Joplin (city) Ferguson (city)
Population 51,540 20,927
Income (median) $36,217 $35,825
Home Value (median) $120,000 $84,000
White 87% 26%
Black 3% 68%
Asian 1% 0%
With Kids 28% 36%
Age (median) 36 35
Rentals 42% 45%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Joplin or Ferguson?
A: Joplin has a larger population count than Ferguson: 51540 compared with 20927 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Joplin or in Ferguson?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Joplin.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Joplin or Ferguson?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Joplin.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Ferguson does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 42% for Joplin versus 45% for Ferguson.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Joplin may include: Sedalia, Gladstone, and Jefferson-City.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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