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Poplar

Wisconsin · 626 residents (2025 est.) · 11.878 sq mi
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Poplar is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $255,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 46% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
626
+13%since 2000
from 552 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
53 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 46 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
+7%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:626 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4815536266987701990201020202024Poplar
2024626
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,125
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,406 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,004
+136%since 2000
from $18,218 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.4%
+46.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
−9%since 2010
from 0.395 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$255,600
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$979
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
8.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.5%
−54.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+11%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
76
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(541)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84%(526)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.9%(62)
Diversity Score35.1%(220)
Diversity Score
35
+3731%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+86%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.7%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2012
from 9.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.3%
−96.8 ptssince 2013
from 97.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.5%
+14.2 ptssince 2017
from 83.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poplar, Wisconsin?

Poplar, Wisconsin has about 626 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Poplar, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Poplar, Wisconsin earns about $113,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Poplar, Wisconsin expensive?

In Poplar, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $255,600, and the typical rent is about $979 a month.

How educated are people in Poplar, Wisconsin?

About 30.4% of adults age 25 and over in Poplar, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Poplar, Wisconsin?

About 5.2% of people in Poplar, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Poplar, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Poplar, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 121 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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