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Poplar Plains

Connecticut · 1,322 residents · 1.068 sq mi
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Poplar Plains is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has declined 11% since 2021. 92% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $1,126,800. Poverty is rare here, at 1.0% of residents. Households here earn about 213% more than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
92% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,322
−11%vs 2021
vs 1,487 in 2021
2020 – 2024
1,238 / sq mi
−11%vs 2021
vs 1,392 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
43.5
+4%vs 2021
vs 41.8 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
1K1K1K1K2K20202024Poplar Plains
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$250,001
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $250,001 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$131,391
−3%vs 2021
vs $135,612 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
86.4%
+3.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 83.3% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
1.0%
+0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.8% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services16.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration16.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$1,126,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,183,100 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
92.1%
−6.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 98.0% in 2021
7.9% rent
4.5
−5%vs 2021
vs 4.7 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(1,210)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(147)
Asian5.2%(77)
Other3.6%(53)
Diversity Score40.5%(602)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(1,085)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(69)
Asian7.3%(97)
Other7.1%(93)
Diversity Score42.8%(566)
43
+6%vs 2021
vs 41 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

92.3%
−3.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 95.6% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
−1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 98.8% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
57.3%
+4.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.4% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

48.1 min
−3%vs 2021
vs 49.4 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
57.8%
+13.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 44.4% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
4.5%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
55.7%
−6.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 62.5% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
78.3%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 78.5% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

46.4%
−3.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.6% in 2021
53.6%
+3.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.4% in 2021
8.8%
+3.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.1% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
2.9%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.4% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Poplar Plains, Connecticut?

Poplar Plains, Connecticut has about 1,322 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Poplar Plains, Connecticut earns about $250,001 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 $1,126,800.

How educated are people in Poplar Plains, Connecticut?

About 92.3% 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 1.0% 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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