Poplar Bluff, MO

Census Place

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2024 Population

16,254

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

37.3

1.63% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

20.8%

11.8% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$41,941

0.224% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$119,800

9.21% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

6,316

1.03% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Poplar Bluff, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.4% of the residents in Poplar Bluff, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Poplar Bluff, MO are Three Rivers College (855 degrees awarded in 2024) and Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center (11 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Poplar Bluff, MO was $119,800, and the homeownership rate was 53.1%.

Most people in Poplar Bluff, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Poplar Bluff, MO was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Poplar Bluff, MO is home to a population of 16.3k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.43% of Poplar Bluff, MO residents were born outside of the country (232 people).

In 2024, there were 8.63 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.8k people) in Poplar Bluff, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.48k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.08k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.4%

2024 Citizenship

99.2%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.4% of Poplar Bluff, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Poplar Bluff, MO was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Poplar Bluff, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Poplar Bluff, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
12.8k ± 455
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.48k ± 322
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
1.08k ± 338

2.43%

Hispanic Population

395 people

2.43% of the people in Poplar Bluff, MO are hispanic (395 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Poplar Bluff, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Missouri.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
42,470 ± 5,042 people
India
24,378 ± 3,826 people
China
16,113 ± 3,112 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 42,470 Missouri residents, followed by India with 24,378 and China with 16,113.

Foreign-Born Population

1.43%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

232 people

2.22%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

361 people

As of 2024, 1.43% of Poplar Bluff, MO residents (232 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Poplar Bluff, MO was 2.22%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Poplar Bluff, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
529 ± 205
Gulf War (2001-)
160 ± 105
Gulf War (1990s)
134 ± 78

Poplar Bluff, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.31 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Poplar Bluff, MO.

Health

84.8% of the population of Poplar Bluff, MO has health coverage, with 26.4% on employee plans, 33.1% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 8.9% on non-group plans, and 2.2% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1,421 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,421 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1596 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 382 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.4% under 18 years, 22.3% between 18 and 34 years, 32.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

15.2%

Uninsured

26.4%

Employer Coverage

33.1%

Medicaid

14.2%

Medicare

8.9%

Non-Group

2.2%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Poplar Bluff, MO declined by 0.344% from 15.2% to 15.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Poplar Bluff, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Poplar Bluff, MO employs 6.32k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Poplar Bluff, MO were Health Care & Social Assistance (1,133 people), Manufacturing (1,130 people), and Retail Trade (1,028 people), and the highest paying industries were Wholesale Trade ($61,591), Public Administration ($57,684), and Educational Services ($42,750).

Employment

Occupations

6.32k

2024 Value

± 621

−1.03%

1 Year decline

± 14.3%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Poplar Bluff, MO declined at a rate of −1.03%, from 6.38k employees to 6.32k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Poplar Bluff, MO, are Production Occupations (811 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (669 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (634 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Poplar Bluff, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

6.32k

2024 Value

± 621

−1.03%

1 Year decline

± 14.3%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Poplar Bluff, MO declined at a rate of −1.03%, from 6.38k employees to 6.32k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Poplar Bluff, MO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,133 people), Manufacturing (1,130 people), and Retail Trade (1,028 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Poplar Bluff, MO, though some of these residents may live in Poplar Bluff, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$32,909

Median earning men ± $6,029

$26,781

Median earning women ± $2,709

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($107,743), Public Administration ($59,044), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,721).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($35,729), Other Services Except Public Administration ($32,569), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($32,356).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Y-Axis

2.17%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Poplar Bluff, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (40.1%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.797%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Poplar Bluff, MO awarded 866 degrees. The student population of Poplar Bluff, MO in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 803 male students and 1,801 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Poplar Bluff, MO are White (678 and 78.7%), Unknown (83 and 9.63%), Black or African American (75 and 8.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (15 and 1.74%).

The largest universities in Poplar Bluff, MO by number of degrees awarded are Three Rivers College (855 and 98.7%) and Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center (11 and 1.27%).

The most popular majors in Poplar Bluff, MO are General Studies (200 and 23.1%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (184 and 21.2%), and Pre-Nursing Studies (104 and 12%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 2,604 students enrolled in Poplar Bluff, MO, 30.8% men and 69.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,066 records, of which 69.1% were women and 30.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
184 degrees awarded
Pre-Nursing Studies
89 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
53 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Poplar Bluff, MO was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 184 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Poplar Bluff, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Three Rivers College
855 degrees awarded
Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center
11 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Three Rivers College with 855 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 268 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Poplar Bluff, MO, which is 0.448 times less than the 598 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 678 degrees mean that there were 8.17 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 83 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,380) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,680) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,020) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Poplar Bluff, MO was $119,800 in 2024, which is 0.36 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $109,700 to $119,800, a 9.21% increase. The homeownership rate in Poplar Bluff, MO is 53.1%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Poplar Bluff, MO have an average commute time of 17.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Poplar Bluff, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$119,800

Median Property Value 2024

±$12,628

$3,451

Median Property Taxes

±$470

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Poplar Bluff, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Poplar Bluff, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

53.1%

Homeownership

2024

70.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 53.1% of the housing units in Poplar Bluff, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 51.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Poplar Bluff, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$41,941

Median Household Income

± $5,318

6.5k

Number of Households

± 655

In 2024, the median household income of the 6.5k households in Poplar Bluff, MO declined from $41,941 from the previous year's value of $42,035.

The following chart displays the households in Poplar Bluff, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $10k - $15k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Poplar Bluff, MO is from Missouri.

0.45

2024 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.451

2023 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2024, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.34% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (77.2%)
Carpooled (15.2%)
Worked At Home (3.68%)

In 2024, 77.2% of workers in Poplar Bluff, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (15.2%) and those who worked at home (3.68%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Poplar Bluff, MO have a shorter commute time (17.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.85% of the workforce in Poplar Bluff, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Poplar Bluff, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Poplar Bluff, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Poplar Bluff, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Poplar Bluff, MO (3.25k out of 15.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Poplar Bluff, MO is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.