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Poplar

Montana · 758 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 $47,083. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 153 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $67,300. At a median age of 33.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
758
−17%since 2000
from 911 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,727 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 3,277 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.6
+2%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5827418991K1K1990201020202024Poplar
2024635
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,083
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,896 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,326
+64%since 2000
from $10,579 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,300
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$605
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
46.1% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.6%(126)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(14)
Asian1.1%(8)
Other79.6%(603)
Diversity Score41%(311)
Diversity Score
41
+229%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.4 min
+18%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 50.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
38.1%
−29.1 ptssince 2013
from 67.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poplar, Montana?

Poplar, Montana has about 758 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Poplar, Montana?

The typical household in Poplar, Montana earns about $47,083 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 $67,300, and the typical rent is about $605 a month.

How educated are people in Poplar, Montana?

About 16.5% 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 29.2% 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 120 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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