Demographics in Poplar Bluff, MO

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Poplar Bluff?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

16,243

Male

7,613

46.9%

Female

8,630

53.1%

Median Age

36.7

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

78.7%

Black

8.9%

Hispanic

2.4%

Asian

1.6%

Two or More

7.4%

Other

2.7%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

10.7%

High School or Higher

38.6%

Foreign Born

2.2%

Veterans

7.3%

Married

33.1%

Avg Household Size

2.5

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Poplar Bluff, MO has a population of 16,243 with a median age of 36.7. The racial makeup is 78.7% White, 2.4% Hispanic, 8.9% Black, 1.6% Asian. About 10.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 2.2%.