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Poplar

Montana · 810 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 $19,026. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $45,900. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 57% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
810
−11%since 2000
from 911 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,914 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 3,277 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.2
−5%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5827418991K1K1990201020202024Poplar
2024635
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,026
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,896 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,926
+13%since 2000
from $10,579 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
41.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,900
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$439
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
10.5%
−53.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
45.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+60%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic25.1%(203)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other80.5%(652)
Diversity Score46.6%(377)
Diversity Score
47
+274%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
5.9 min
−39%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
31.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.1%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poplar, Montana?

Poplar, Montana has about 810 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Poplar, Montana?

The typical household in Poplar, Montana earns about $19,026 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 $45,900, and the typical rent is about $439 a month.

How educated are people in Poplar, Montana?

About 8.7% 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 41.5% 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 68 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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