State
County
Land Area (mi²)
13.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,281.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.30% (-50)
Growth Since 2010
-1.09% (-186)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Poplar Bluff, Missouri Population 2021
16,837
Poplar Bluff is a city located in Butler County Missouri. It is also the county seat of Butler County. With a 2020 population of 16,837, it is the 45th largest city in Missouri and the 2140th largest city in the United States . Poplar Bluff is currently declining at a rate of -0.30% annually and its population has decreased by -1.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,023 in 2010. Spanning over 13 miles, Poplar Bluff has a population density of 1,281 people per square mile.
The average household income in Poplar Bluff is $45,177 with a poverty rate of 33.39%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $677 per month, and the median house value is $92,400. 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: 83.97%
- Black or African American: 10.93%
- Two or more races: 3.09%
- Asian: 1.36%
- Other race: 0.28%
- Native American: 0.25%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.12%
The current population of Poplar Bluff, Missouri is 16,837 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 16,837.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 17,023.
2020 and 2021 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 55,284 | -241 | -0.44% |
| 2020 | 55,525 | -241 | -0.43% |
| 2019 | 55,766 | -241 | -0.43% |
| 2018 | 56,007 | -176 | -0.31% |
| 2017 | 56,183 | -361 | -0.64% |
| 2016 | 56,544 | -73 | -0.13% |
| 2015 | 56,617 | -164 | -0.29% |
| 2014 | 56,781 | -165 | -0.29% |
| 2013 | 56,946 | -68 | -0.12% |
| 2012 | 57,014 | -116 | -0.20% |
| 2011 | 57,130 | 242 | 0.42% |
| 2010 | 56,888 | 0.00% |
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,294 | 83.97% |
| Black or African American | 1,861 | 10.93% |
| Two or More Races | 526 | 3.09% |
| Asian | 231 | 1.36% |
| Some Other Race | 48 | 0.28% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 43 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.12% |
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Poplar Bluff Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,604 | 2.48 | 45.5 |
| Non Family | 2,770 | 1.26 | 37 |
| Married | 2,197 | 3.13 | 63.9 |
| Female | 1,270 | 3.8 | 32.8 |
| Male | 367 | 3.26 | 43.6 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 598 | 5.38% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,408 | 12.66% |
| High School Graduate | 4,127 | 37.10% |
| Some College | 3,012 | 27.08% |
| Associates Degree | 769 | 6.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 847 | 7.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 363 | 3.26% |
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Poplar Bluff Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,463 | 7,774 | 1,100 |
| Black | 1,105 | 858 | 30 |
| Hispanic | 246 | 222 | 22 |
| 2+ Races | 130 | 121 | 17 |
| Asian | 107 | 70 | 31 |
| Native American | 43 | 43 | |
| Islander | 20 | 20 | 10 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 |
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 islander people with a rate of 50.00%.
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$23,546
Average Earnings
$25,086
Average Male
$21,681
Average Female
Poplar Bluff Language by Age
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Poplar Bluff Language
96.74% of Poplar Bluff residents speak only English, while 3.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.89% of the population.
Poplar Bluff Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,227 | 4,159 | 31.44% |
| Black | 1,739 | 755 | 43.42% |
| Multiple | 516 | 251 | 48.64% |
| Hispanic | 599 | 249 | 41.57% |
| Native | 43 | 43 | 100.00% |
| Other | 48 | 38 | 79.17% |
| Asian | 231 | 37 | 16.02% |
33.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.62%
Male Poverty Rate
36.45%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Poplar Bluff
The race most likely to be in poverty in Poplar Bluff is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Poplar Bluff is Asian, with 16.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.06%.
Poplar Bluff Marital Status
Marriage Rates
34.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.8%
Male Marriage Rate
31.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Poplar Bluff Married by Age and Sex
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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 35-44.
Poplar Bluff Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,034 | 9.47% |
| Hispanic | 57 | 17.27% |
| Asian | 39 | 24.84% |
| Black | 28 | 2.13% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 15.63% |
Poplar Bluff Veterans by Education
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26.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.60%
Veteran Disability Rate
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54.3%
Labor Force Participation
49.5%
Employment Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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72.08%
Born in Poplar Bluff
98.50%
Native Born
1.50%
Foreign Born
0.42%
Non Citizen
1.08%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.50% of Poplar Bluff residents were born in the United States, with 72.08% having been born in Missouri. 0.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,837 | -50 | -0.30% |
| 2020 | 16,887 | -50 | -0.30% |
| 2019 | 16,937 | -50 | -0.29% |
| 2018 | 16,987 | -33 | -0.19% |
| 2017 | 17,020 | -86 | -0.50% |
| 2016 | 17,106 | 27 | 0.16% |
| 2015 | 17,079 | -7 | -0.04% |
| 2014 | 17,086 | -37 | -0.22% |
| 2013 | 17,123 | 5 | 0.03% |
| 2012 | 17,118 | 6 | 0.04% |
| 2011 | 17,112 | 85 | 0.50% |
| 2010 | 17,027 | 376 | 0.22% |
| 2000 | 16,651 | -345 | -0.20% |
| 1990 | 16,996 | -143 | -0.08% |
| 1980 | 17,139 | 486 | 0.29% |
| 1970 | 16,653 | 727 | 0.45% |
| 1960 | 15,926 | 862 | 0.56% |
| 1950 | 15,064 | 3,901 | 3.04% |
| 1940 | 11,163 | 3,612 | 3.99% |
| 1930 | 7,551 | -491 | -0.63% |
| 1920 | 8,042 | 1,126 | 1.52% |
| 1910 | 6,916 | 2,595 | 4.82% |
| 1900 | 4,321 | 0.00% |