2025 Compare Cities Economy:
Astoria, OR vs Poplar Bluff, MO

Change Cities
Highlights
- Household income in Poplar Bluff, is 38% less than it is in Astoria and is 91% below the National Average.
- Astoria unemployment rate is 7.7%.
- Poplar Bluff unemployment rate is 5.3%.
 Astoria, ORPoplar Bluff, MOUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.3%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-0.8%1.6%
 Future Job Growth36.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes0.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock5.4%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$36,505  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$36,219$69,021
 Family Median Income$81,534  Unlock$85,028
 space
 Est. Households By Income
 Astoria, ORPoplar Bluff, MOUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock23.9%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K5.4%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock11.3%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K12.7%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock14.2%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K7.0%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock6.5%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K14.6%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock5.3%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K8.2%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock1.0%9.5%
 space1
 Population By Occupation
 Astoria, ORPoplar Bluff, MOUnited States
 Management, business, finance13.5%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock0.7%6.5%
 Community, social services1.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.6%1.2%
 Education, library6.5%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock0.5%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology8.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock8.9%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement0.9%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock9.3%5.4%
 Building maintenance3.5%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock0.9%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support20.9%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair7.9%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock23.2%13.1%
Reviews for Astoria    7 Reviews

I’ve lived here for 9 months now. First, what I like: This place is absolutely beautiful, very close to nature, with great beaches, waterfalls, forests, and  More

   |    Reply

Over 5 years ago

I have lived in Astoria, OR for over 5 years and have also visited this town for my entire 60 years. There is no better place in the US to live. My house has the best  More

   |    Reply

Over 14 years ago

I went there to visit during June of 2011. I can tell you that Astoria is a very nice town. Its very green with tall trees on hills and grass very green compare to where  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Astoria

Reviews for Poplar Bluff    4 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

The people here are what makes this town. Most are nice and friendly if talked to. When we bought our home here 7 years ago we were immediately accepted by our  More

   |    Reply

Poplar Bluff is smack dab in the middle of the country. A smallish town that seems to buffer the highs and lows of economics and continues to make modest growth. It is  More

   |    Reply

Over 17 years ago

Poplar Bluff is a good place to raise a family, especially if you are politically conservative and religious. The cost of living is very low on virtually every category  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Poplar Bluff


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.