At a Glance
Median Income
$92,188
$37,660 per capita
Home Value
$197,400
Zillow: $314,283
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.8%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
13.6% smoking rate
How Poplar Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Poplar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Poplar a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Poplar residents earn a median household income of $92,188 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,660. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,215 business establishments, including 156 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Poplar is $197,400 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $314,283. Median rent is $1,125/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
30.8% of adults in Poplar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Poplar has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population610
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density51/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans12.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,188
Per Capita$37,660
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$2,402M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,016
Housing
A+
Home Value$197,400
Rent$1,125
Ownership91.1%
Zillow$314,283
Housing Units235
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,763/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain33.4 in/yr
Elevation1,003 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.8%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute32 min
Broadband97.7%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Poplar was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 156 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.