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Poplar Bluff, MO
City in Butler County, Missouri.
Population
16,254
Land area
13.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,204
ZIP codes
0
Poplar Bluff and its ZIP codes
Poplar Bluff at a glance
- Poplar Bluff is about 13 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 54th among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- The median household income is $41,941, 41% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,800 (48% below Missouri) and median rent is $760 a month.
Local data for Poplar Bluff, MO
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools12
- Colleges1
- Libraries2
- Banks15
- Parks12
- Grocery Stores8
- Restaurants105
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care1
- Community Health Centers11
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places16
Housing and community stats
Poplar Bluff, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,941
Poverty rate
20.8%
Median home value
$119,800
Median rent
$760/mo
Homeownership
53.1%
Bachelor's or higher
14.4%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
17.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,065), Irish Americans (1,878), Polish Americans (405).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Butler County. PPP loans are for Poplar Bluff.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,035
17,959 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,775
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$314M
FY 2026, $7,462 per person
How people get to work
Poplar Bluff, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.2%
- Carpooled15.2%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home3.7%
Average one-way commute: 17.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Poplar Bluff, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
950
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
261
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 26°F
52.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone16 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Poplar Bluff, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.9%
U.S. 33.3% +9.6 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
24.3%
U.S. 12.8% +11.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
Cities near Poplar Bluff
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HarviellCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.8 |
| BroseleyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| FiskCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| FairdealingCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.7 |
| QulinCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| NeelyvilleCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| WilliamsvilleCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| NaylorCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| DudleyCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| PuxicoCity | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| OxlyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.6 |
| EllsinoreCity | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| McDougal, ARTown | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| GrandinCity | 24 mi | 0.4 |
| Pollard, ARCity | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| DexterCity | 25 mi | 7.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Poplar Bluff, MO in?
- Poplar Bluff is in Butler County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Poplar Bluff, MO?
- About 16,254 people live in Poplar Bluff, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Poplar Bluff?
- Nearby places include Harviell (8.1 mi), Broseley (11 mi), Fisk (11 mi), Fairdealing (13 mi), Qulin (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023