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Poplar

Montana · 722 residents (2025 est.) · 0.278 sq mi
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Poplar has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,438. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 276 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $95,000. The poverty rate of 34.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
635
−30%since 2000
from 911 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,284 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 3,277 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
+16%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:722 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5827418991K1K1990201020202024Poplar
2024635
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,438
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,896 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,815
+97%since 2000
from $10,579 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
−2%since 2010
from 0.463 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Information5.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,000
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
30.8%
+28.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.5%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.3%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+45%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
72
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic32.2%(293)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(8)
Asian0.8%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.5%(114)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.1%(115)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other79.4%(504)
Diversity Score42.1%(267)
Diversity Score
42
+238%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.4 min
+29%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
27.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 50.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
49.2%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.6%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2012
from 11.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
32.1%
−35.1 ptssince 2013
from 67.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
46.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2017
from 55.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 95.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poplar, Montana?

Poplar, Montana has about 635 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Poplar, Montana?

The typical household in Poplar, Montana earns about $43,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Poplar, Montana expensive?

In Poplar, Montana, the median home is worth about $95,000, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Poplar, Montana?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Poplar, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Poplar, Montana?

About 34.5% of people in Poplar, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Poplar, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Poplar, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 243 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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

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