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The City of Poplar Bluff had a population of 16,254 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 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.
The City of Poplar Bluff is located within Township of Poplar Bluff, a minor civil division (MCD) of Butler County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,254 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,204 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 37 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $41,941 |
| Per Capita Income | $22,619 |
| Median Home Value | $119,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,711 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,451 (44.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,053 (39.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,207 (15.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 6,504 |
| Average Household Size | 2.41 |
| Family Households | 3,689 (56.7%) |
The table below compares Poplar Bluff to the other 1,082 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Missouri by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 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.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 54 | 95th |
| Population Density | # 270 | 75th |
| Median Household Income | # 858 | 21st |
| Per Capita Income | # 834 | 23rd |
| Diversity Index | # 171 | 84th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Missouri Census Data Comparison Tool.
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