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Poplar Plains

Connecticut · 1,141 residents · 1.068 sq mi
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Poplar Plains is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $178,816. Population has declined 5% since 2023. 92% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,207,700. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
92% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,141
−5%since 2023
from 1,203 in 2023
2020 – 2024
1,068 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 1,126 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
46.7
+3%since 2023
from 45.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
1K1K1K1K2K20202024Poplar Plains
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$178,816
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $210,625 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$117,955
−15%since 2023
from $138,788 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
86.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 84.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.504
−3%since 2023
from 0.518 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration18.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$1,207,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,210,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
98.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 98.4% in 2023
1.6% rent
6.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
43.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 43.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
6.8
+18%since 2023
from 5.7 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic86%(1,035)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(92)
Asian2.2%(26)
Other4.2%(50)
Diversity Score31.5%(379)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(984)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(78)
Asian2.3%(26)
Other4.6%(53)
Diversity Score31.1%(355)
31
−1%since 2023
from 31 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

92.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 91.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 99.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
60.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 53.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

43.3 min
−12%since 2023
from 49.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
31.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 38.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
7.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
57.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2023
from 46.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
3.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
61.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 61.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
21.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
75.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 74.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

48.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
51.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 55.8% in 2023
2.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
5.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
96.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 95.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
98.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 98.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Poplar Plains, Connecticut?

Poplar Plains, Connecticut has about 1,141 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Poplar Plains, Connecticut?

The typical household in Poplar Plains, Connecticut earns about $178,816 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Poplar Plains, Connecticut expensive?

In Poplar Plains, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $1,207,700.

How educated are people in Poplar Plains, Connecticut?

About 92.4% of adults age 25 and over in Poplar Plains, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Poplar Plains, Connecticut?

About 1.9% of people in Poplar Plains, Connecticut 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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