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Poplar Bluff

Missouri · 17,023 residents · 13.139 sq mi
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Poplar Bluff has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,455. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $82,900. The poverty rate of 31.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,023
+2%since 2000
from 16,651 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,296 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,267 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
−1%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K16K17K17K17K1990201020202024Poplar Bluff
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,455
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,068 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,660
+26%since 2000
from $13,996 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,900
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$528
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.6%
−25.2 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
48.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+43%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(14,384)
Black9.6%(1,605)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(224)
Asian0.5%(85)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.4%(4,395)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(14,263)
Black9.9%(1,683)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(376)
Asian0.9%(152)
Other2.8%(482)
Diversity Score35.2%(5,984)
Diversity Score
35
+33%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.5 min
+20%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.9%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poplar Bluff, Missouri?

Poplar Bluff, Missouri has about 17,023 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Poplar Bluff, Missouri?

The typical household in Poplar Bluff, Missouri earns about $25,455 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Poplar Bluff, Missouri expensive?

In Poplar Bluff, Missouri, the median home is worth about $82,900, and the typical rent is about $528 a month.

How educated are people in Poplar Bluff, Missouri?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Poplar Bluff, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Poplar Bluff, Missouri?

About 31.3% of people in Poplar Bluff, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Poplar Bluff, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Poplar Bluff, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 27 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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