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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Poplar

Montana · 911 residents · 0.278 sq mi
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Poplar has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,896. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $37,500. The poverty rate of 31.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

911
+4%since 1990
from 878 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,277 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 3,158 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.8
+2%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5827418991K1K1990201020202024Poplar
2024635
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,896
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,662 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,579
+19%since 1990
from $8,856 in 1990
US average: $21,522
31.5%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 31.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$37,500
−26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$370
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $342 in 1990
US average: $602
64.3%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 66.5% in 1990
35.7% rent
1.5
−39%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic44.4%(390)
Black0.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(12)
Asian1%(9)
Diversity Score65.9%(579)
2000
White, non-Hispanic32.2%(293)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(8)
Asian0.8%(7)
Diversity Score12.5%(114)
12
−81%since 1990
from 66 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.8%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 18.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.2%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 72.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.7 min
+34%since 1990
from 7.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poplar, Montana?

Poplar, Montana has about 911 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Poplar, Montana?

The typical household in Poplar, Montana earns about $24,896 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 $37,500, and the typical rent is about $370 a month.

How educated are people in Poplar, Montana?

About 15.8% 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 31.5% of people in Poplar, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Poplar, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Poplar, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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