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Joplin, Missouri

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Who leads Joplin, with the evidence behind the record.

City leadership

Leader: Rob O'Brian
Role: Mayor
Population: 45,504; Census Bureau estimate
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City website
joplinmo.org ↗

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Record history

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Leaders on record

Rob O'Brian Current
Mayor · added Jul 6, 2026
Ryan Stanley Former
Mayor (Ceremonial) · added May 4, 2026

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Demographics

Census Bureau data for the city

Population: 45,504
Median household income: $50,996
Median age: 36.4
Land area: 38.08 sq mi
Population density: 1,195 per sq mi
County: Jasper County
Metro area: Joplin, MO-KS

City government

Budget and contact

Annual budget: ~$159M
Official website: joplinmo.org ↗

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