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Population Review

Poplar Bluff city, MO — Population & Demographics

Poplar Bluff city, MO has a population of 16,243. The median household income is $42,035 and the median age is 36.7.

16,243

Population

$42,035

Median Income

$109,700

Median Home Value

36.7

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White78.7%
Black or African American8.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$42,035

Median Household Income

$22,985

Per Capita Income

18.4%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$109,700

Median Home Value

$760

Median Rent

51.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

83.4%

High School+

16.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.7%

Drive Alone

79.1%

Public Transit

3.5%

Work From Home

16.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

27.7%

Foreign Born

96.5%

Non-English at Home

9.7%

Veterans

24.3%

With Disability

84.8%

Health Insurance

84.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management24.6%
Manufacturing15.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services13.7%
Construction6.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate5.7%
Retail Trade5.1%
Information4.6%
Public Administration3.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.0%
Agriculture & Mining1.5%
Transportation & Warehousing0.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

Poplar Bluff city, MO has a population of 16,243 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Poplar Bluff city, MO is $42,035, with 18.4% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Poplar Bluff city, MO is $109,700, with median rent at $760.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.