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Poplar

Wisconsin · 629 residents · 11.878 sq mi
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Poplar has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $164,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
629
+14%since 2000
from 552 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
53 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 46 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+3%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4815536266987701990201020202024Poplar
2024626
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,406 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,860
+47%since 2000
from $18,218 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,148
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
15.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+29%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(580)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian1.3%(8)
Other3.4%(21)
Diversity Score13.4%(84)
Diversity Score
13
+1358%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+62%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.4%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−92.6 ptssince 2013
from 97.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poplar, Wisconsin?

Poplar, Wisconsin has about 629 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Poplar, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Poplar, Wisconsin earns about $62,500 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 $164,300, and the typical rent is about $1,148 a month.

How educated are people in Poplar, Wisconsin?

About 27.6% 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 9.3% 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 124 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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