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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Poplar Grove

Illinois · 1,368 residents · 7.877 sq mi
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Poplar Grove is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,375. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 92% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $124,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,368
+92%since 1990
from 714 in 1990
1990 – 2025
174 / sq mi
+92%since 1990
from 91 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.5
+5%since 1990
from 31.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1892K3K5K6K1990201020202024Poplar Grove
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,375
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,375 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,493
+68%since 1990
from $12,168 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.2%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$124,100
+66%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$594
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $531 in 1990
US average: $602
84.8%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 86.8% in 1990
15.2% rent
2.2
+53%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(687)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(24)
Asian0.4%(3)
Diversity Score16.4%(117)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,336)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(25)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score4.7%(64)
5
−71%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.0%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.3%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 81.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.7 min
−12%since 1990
from 26.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Poplar Grove, Illinois?

Poplar Grove, Illinois has about 1,368 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Poplar Grove, Illinois?

The typical household in Poplar Grove, Illinois earns about $56,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Poplar Grove, Illinois expensive?

In Poplar Grove, Illinois, the median home is worth about $124,100, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Poplar Grove, Illinois?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Poplar Grove, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Poplar Grove, Illinois?

About 4.2% of people in Poplar Grove, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Poplar Grove, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Poplar Grove, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 654 residents, a change of about 92 percent over that period.

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

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