Demographics & People — Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 16,243 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~16,300 |
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| Median Age | 37.3 |
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| Total Households | 6,333 |
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| Family Households | 3,504 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.47 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2511 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 12,788 |
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| Black or African American | 1,443 |
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| Asian | 264 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 386 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 6,655 |
| Other groups | 3,382 |
| Irish | 2,208 |
| German | 1,964 |
| American | 1,509 |
| English | 1,354 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 376 |
| Italian | 368 |
| European | 276 |
| Scottish | 263 |
Language
| English Only | 14,414 |
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| Spanish | 244 |
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| Population 5+ | 14,931 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,216 |
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| Population 18+ | 12,141 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
