Biggest sources of immigrants to Joplin
Nearly 14% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years.
And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures and histories, the United States has for centuries had an up-and-down relationship with immigration.
Each era of immigration has been met with reductive ideas and resistance, whether the backlash was directed toward the Chinese, Irish, Italians, or Mexicans. Immigration laws have targeted specific groups at various times, stoking intolerance and preventing people from truly joining American society. Over time, however, as laws changed to be more equitable and immigrants found their footings, we have reaped the rewards of innovation in business, music, art, literature, dance, food, societal norms, entertainment, and sports—all while realizing a greater understanding of and respect for different cultures, religions, and ideas.
Stacker compiled a list of the countries most immigrants to Joplin come from, using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Countries are ranked by highest number of foreign-born residents who lived in Joplin as of 2019's five-year estimates.
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#20. United Kingdom
Joplin, MO Metro Area
- Number of residents: 71
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
National
- Number of residents: 698,612
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
- #14 most common country of origin
#19. India
Joplin, MO Metro Area
- Number of residents: 75
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
National
- Number of residents: 2,561,906
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.8%
- #2 most common country of origin
#18. Jordan
Joplin, MO Metro Area
- Number of residents: 76
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 81,155
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #71 most common country of origin
#17. France
Joplin, MO Metro Area
- Number of residents: 78
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 181,554
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #41 most common country of origin
#16. Pakistan
Joplin, MO Metro Area
- Number of residents: 79
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.1%
National
- Number of residents: 376,127
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #25 most common country of origin
#15. Taiwan
Joplin, MO Metro Area
- Number of residents: 91
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
National
- Number of residents: 381,098
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #24 most common country of origin
#14. Thailand
Joplin, MO Metro Area
- Number of residents: 95
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
National
- Number of residents: 255,345
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #32 most common country of origin
#13. Canada
Joplin, MO Metro Area
- Number of residents: 100
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.4%
National
- Number of residents: 808,566
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
- #11 most common country of origin
#12. Laos
Joplin, MO Metro Area
- Number of residents: 112
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
National
- Number of residents: 181,546
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #42 most common country of origin
#11. South Korea
Joplin, MO Metro Area
- Number of residents: 124
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
National
- Number of residents: 1,044,634
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
- #9 most common country of origin
#10. China
Joplin, MO Metro Area
- Number of residents: 148
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.1%
National
- Number of residents: 2,162,395
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.9%
- #3 most common country of origin
#9. Brazil
Joplin, MO Metro Area
- Number of residents: 158
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.2%
National
- Number of residents: 433,479
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
- #20 most common country of origin
#8. Germany
Joplin, MO Metro Area
- Number of residents: 164
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.3%
National
- Number of residents: 560,368
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.3%
- #17 most common country of origin
#7. Honduras
Joplin, MO Metro Area
- Number of residents: 170
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
National
- Number of residents: 651,123
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
- #16 most common country of origin
#6. El Salvador
Joplin, MO Metro Area
- Number of residents: 183
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.6%
National
- Number of residents: 1,381,008
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.1%
- #5 most common country of origin
#5. Philippines
Joplin, MO Metro Area
- Number of residents: 232
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.2%
National
- Number of residents: 1,983,939
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.5%
- #4 most common country of origin
#4. Micronesia
Joplin, MO Metro Area
- Number of residents: 280
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.9%
National
- Number of residents: 28,315
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #109 most common country of origin
#3. Vietnam
Joplin, MO Metro Area
- Number of residents: 380
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.3%
National
- Number of residents: 1,336,988
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.0%
- #6 most common country of origin
#2. Mexico
Joplin, MO Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,839
- Percent of foreign born residents: 25.6%
National
- Number of residents: 11,250,541
- Percent of foreign born residents: 25.6%
- #1 most common country of origin
#1. Guatemala
Joplin, MO Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,998
- Percent of foreign born residents: 27.9%
National
- Number of residents: 979,098
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.2%
- #10 most common country of origin
