Poplar Bluff, Missouri Population 2022
Poplar Bluff is a city located in Butler County Missouri. Poplar Bluff has a 2020 population of 16,065. It is also the county seat of Butler County. Poplar Bluff is currently declining at a rate of -0.50% annually and its population has decreased by -0.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,225 in 2010.
The average household income in Poplar Bluff is $45,177 with a poverty rate of 26.58%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $646 per month, and the median house value is $104,300. The median age in Poplar Bluff is 35.6 years, 33 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
Poplar Bluff Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Poplar Bluffwas:
- White: 82.48%
- Black or African American: 9.64%
- Two or more races: 4.71%
- Asian: 1.90%
- Native American: 0.91%
- Other race: 0.23%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.14%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56,888 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 57,130 | 242 | 0.42% |
| 2012 | 57,014 | -116 | -0.20% |
| 2013 | 56,946 | -68 | -0.12% |
| 2014 | 56,781 | -165 | -0.29% |
| 2015 | 56,617 | -164 | -0.29% |
| 2016 | 56,544 | -73 | -0.13% |
| 2017 | 56,183 | -361 | -0.64% |
| 2018 | 56,007 | -176 | -0.31% |
| 2019 | 55,766 | -241 | -0.43% |
| 2020 | 55,525 | -241 | -0.43% |
| 2021 | 55,284 | -241 | -0.44% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,004 | 82.48% |
| Black or African American | 1,636 | 9.64% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 154 | 0.91% |
| Asian | 323 | 1.90% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.14% |
| Some Other Race | 39 | 0.23% |
| Two or More Races | 800 | 4.71% |
Poplar Bluff Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,566 | 2.48 | 48.7 |
| Married | 2,251 | 3.19 | 73.5 |
| Male | 322 | 3.19 | 57.8 |
| Female | 1,092 | 4.06 | 30.6 |
| Non Family | 2,901 | 1.24 | 35.2 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 552 | 4.82% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,463 | 12.78% |
| High School Graduate | 4,415 | 38.57% |
| Some College | 2,997 | 26.18% |
| Associates Degree | 698 | 6.10% |
| Bachelors Degree | 865 | 7.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 457 | 3.99% |
Poplar Bluff Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 114 | 92 | 70 |
| Islander | 23 | 23 | 14 |
| White | 9,577 | 7,995 | 1,188 |
| Hispanic | 233 | 204 | 19 |
| 2+ Races | 309 | 301 | 13 |
| Black | 1,024 | 650 | 18 |
| Native American | 154 | 154 | |
| Other Race | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 61.40%.
$23,541
Average Earnings
$25,824
Average Male
$21,517
Average Female
Poplar Bluff Language by Age
Poplar Bluff Language
96.48% of Poplar Bluff residents speak only English, while 3.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.91% of the population.
Poplar Bluff Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 154 | 82 | 53.25% |
| Multiple | 792 | 328 | 41.41% |
| Hispanic | 388 | 143 | 36.86% |
| Black | 1,508 | 553 | 36.67% |
| White | 13,097 | 3,221 | 24.59% |
| Asian | 323 | 25 | 7.74% |
| Other | 26 | NaN% |
26.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.24%
Male Poverty Rate
30.48%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Poplar Bluff
The race most likely to be in poverty in Poplar Bluff is Native, with 53.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Poplar Bluff is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.78%.
Poplar Bluff Marital Status
Marriage Rates
36.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.5%
Male Marriage Rate
35.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Poplar Bluff Married by Age and Sex
Poplar Bluff Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Poplar Bluff Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,137 | 10.39% |
| Black | 20 | 1.64% |
| Asian | 22 | 15.17% |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 6.55% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 19.41% |
Poplar Bluff Veterans by Education
18.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
49.9%
Labor Force Participation
45.8%
Employment Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
69.49%
Born in Poplar Bluff
98.07%
Native Born
1.93%
Foreign Born
0.41%
Non Citizen
1.53%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.07% of Poplar Bluff residents were born in the United States, with 69.49% having been born in Missouri. 0.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 4,321 | 0.00% | |
| 1910 | 6,916 | 2,595 | 4.82% |
| 1920 | 8,042 | 1,126 | 1.52% |
| 1930 | 7,551 | -491 | -0.63% |
| 1940 | 11,163 | 3,612 | 3.99% |
| 1950 | 15,064 | 3,901 | 3.04% |
| 1960 | 15,926 | 862 | 0.56% |
| 1970 | 16,653 | 727 | 0.45% |
| 1980 | 17,139 | 486 | 0.29% |
| 1990 | 16,996 | -143 | -0.08% |
| 2000 | 16,651 | -345 | -0.20% |
| 2010 | 17,023 | 372 | 0.22% |
| 2011 | 16,943 | -80 | -0.47% |
| 2012 | 16,863 | -80 | -0.47% |
| 2013 | 16,783 | -80 | -0.47% |
| 2014 | 16,703 | -80 | -0.48% |
| 2015 | 16,623 | -80 | -0.48% |
| 2016 | 16,543 | -80 | -0.48% |
| 2017 | 16,463 | -80 | -0.48% |
| 2018 | 16,383 | -80 | -0.49% |
| 2019 | 16,303 | -80 | -0.49% |
| 2020 | 16,225 | -78 | -0.48% |
| 2021 | 16,145 | -80 | -0.49% |
| 2022 | 16,065 | -80 | -0.50% |