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Poplar Grove

Illinois · 5,049 residents · 7.877 sq mi
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Poplar Grove is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,896. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,681 residents. Median home value is $175,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,049
+269%since 2000
from 1,368 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
641 / sq mi
+269%since 2000
from 174 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
+14%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1892K3K5K6K1990201020202024Poplar Grove
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,896
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,756
+89%since 2000
from $20,493 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.8%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,565
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $594 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
14.4% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+6%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,336)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(25)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(64)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(3,891)
Black2.1%(106)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(773)
Asian0.8%(39)
Other1.8%(91)
Diversity Score43%(2,169)
Diversity Score
43
+817%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.5%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+29%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.4%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.5%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poplar Grove, Illinois?

Poplar Grove, Illinois has about 5,049 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Poplar Grove, Illinois earns about $74,896 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 $175,000, and the typical rent is about $1,565 a month.

How educated are people in Poplar Grove, Illinois?

About 32.5% 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 5.5% 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 4,335 residents, a change of about 607 percent over that period.

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