Poplar Bluff, MO Profile: Facts & Data

The City of Poplar Bluff had a population of 16,023 as of July 1, 2024. Poplar Bluff ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Missouri. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Poplar Bluff is located at latitude 36.757 and longitude -90.3929 in Butler County. The formal boundaries for the City of Poplar Bluff encompass a land area of 13.14 sq. miles and a water area of 0.07 sq. miles. Butler County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).

The City of Poplar Bluff has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.

Poplar Bluff, MO Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)

POPULATION
Total Population	16,023 (100%)
Population in Households	15,297 (95.5%)
Population in Families	11,116 (69.4%)
Population in Group Quarters¹	726 ( 4.5%)
Population Density	1,220
Diversity Index²	43


INCOME
Median Household Income	$38,702
Average Household Income	$55,489
% of Income for Mortgage⁴	19%
Per Capita Income	$22,676
Wealth Index⁵	37
Socioeconomic Status Index⁶	Low (40.4)

HOUSING
Total HU (Housing Units)	7,458 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU	3,129 (42.0%)
Renter Occupied HU	3,395 (45.5%)
Vacant Housing Units	934 (12.5%)
Median Home Value	$117,026
Average Home Value	$163,487
Housing Affordability Index³	135

HOUSEHOLDS
Total Households	6,524
Average Household Size	2.34
Family Households	3,691
Average Family Size	3.00

NOTES

Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

Poplar Bluff, MO - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Poplar Bluff to the other 1,082 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Missouri by rank and percentile using July 1, 2024 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR	2020-2024	2024-2029
Population	-0.29%	-0.15%
Households	-0.41%	-0.18%
Families		-0.35%
Median Household Income		2.67%
Per Capita Income		2.66%
Owner Occupied HU		-0.06%

Variable Description	Rank	Percentile
Total Population	# 54	95th
Population Density	# 221	80th
Median Household Income	# 998	8th
Housing Affordability Index	# 714	66th
Per Capita Income	# 964	11th
Diversity Index	# 136	88th

Poplar Bluff, MO Profile: Facts & Data

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Poplar Bluff, MO Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)

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