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Poplar Grove

Arkansas · 255 residents · 1.358 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 142 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 58.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 46.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 58.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
47% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
255
+126%since 2023
from 113 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
188 / sq mi
+126%since 2023
from 83 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
58.4
−3%since 2023
from 60.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
309115321427620202024Poplar Grove
2024255
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$28,655
−47%since 2023
from $53,731 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
−40.9 ptssince 2023
from 73.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
46.7%
+44.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
+146%since 2023
from 0.195 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing80%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction80%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
46.7%
−53.3 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
53.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.7%
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic48.7%(55)
Black38.9%(44)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.4%(14)
Diversity Score74.5%(84)
2024
White, non-Hispanic20.8%(53)
Black77.3%(197)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(5)
Diversity Score44.9%(115)
Diversity Score
45
−40%since 2023
from 75 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 32.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 87.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
58.3%
+58.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
27.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 31.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
92.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2023
from 80.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.6% in 2023
Female
39.2%
−11.2 ptssince 2023
from 50.4% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2023
from 73.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poplar Grove, Arkansas?

Poplar Grove, Arkansas has about 255 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Poplar Grove, Arkansas?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Poplar Grove, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Poplar Grove, Arkansas?

About 46.7% of people in Poplar Grove, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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