Joplin Township, Jasper County, Missouri
Joplin Township is a township in Jasper County, Missouri. About 46,503 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 42 sq mi (109 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 46,503 ± 1,372
- County
- Jasper County
- School district
- Joplin School District
- Land area
- 42 sq mi (109 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $55,516 ± $5,012
- Median home value
- $168,300 ± $6,167
- Water area
- 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²)
- State
- Missouri
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2909737610
- Coordinates (central point)
- 37.108961, -94.459992
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Cities, towns and communities in Joplin Township, largest first
- Joplin (city)52,593 people
- Webb City (city)13,221 people
- Duquesne (village)2,257 people
- Carterville (city)2,074 people
- Duenweg (city)1,918 people
These places’ central points lie inside Joplin Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Galena Township5.5 mi west
- Jackson Township5.7 mi east
- Shoal Creek Township, Newton County6.5 mi southwest
- Mineral Township6.9 mi north
- Marion Township, Newton County10 mi southeast
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Joplin Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Jasper County, largest first
- Galena Township27,529 people
- Marion Township16,418 people
- Mineral Township9,347 people
- Twin Groves Township6,975 people
- Jackson Township4,666 people
- Union Township3,314 people
- Sarcoxie Township2,950 people
- Madison Township2,299 people
- Preston Township1,361 people
- Jasper Township766 people
- Duval Township754 people
- McDonald Township677 people
All 14
- Sheridan Township579 people
- Lincoln Township219 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Jasper County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Joplin Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 43 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 37 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:57 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:47 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:00 PM around December 6
- Latest sunset
- 8:41 PM around June 28
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:30 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:06 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:28 AM | 7:25 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:43 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May 15 | 6:09 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:57 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:09 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:34 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:59 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:25 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:56 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:24 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Jasper County or the local office.
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