Poplar Bluff, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
16,243
Population
1,203/sq mi density
$42,035
Median Income
$22,985 per capita
$109,700
Home Value
$175,686 Zillow
$760
Median Rent
30.3% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
813
Violent Crime/100K
5,426 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$42,035 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,700 home value, $760/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
813 violent crimes/100K (114% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
16,243
Census 2023
Population Density
1,203
per square mile
Land Area
13.0
square miles (33.6 km²)
Median Age
36.7 yrs
6% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 8.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.6% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 8.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
78.7%
Black
8.9%
Hispanic
2.4%
Asian
1.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.3% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.5%
Spanish
2.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.2%
Veterans
9.7%
62% above US avg (6%)
Disability
24.3%
87% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
84.8%
7% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
15.2%
77% above US avg (8.6%)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 16,243 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,203 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 13.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 36.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.9% |
| Female | 53.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.4% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
Language
| English Only | 96.5% |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.2% |
| Veterans | 9.7% |
| Disability | 24.3% |
| Health Insurance | 84.8% |
| Uninsured | 15.2% |
| Broadband Access | 79.0% |