Poplar Bluff, MO is a small city located in Southeast Missouri with a population of 16,318 people. With a population density of 1,279 people per square mile, it's much lower than the US Population density of 93 people per square mile. Poplar bluff is home to many local businesses such as Outback Steakhouse, Sonic Drive-In and McDonald's. There are also year-round outdoor activities for all ages including hiking at Black River State Forest, camping at Mingo National Wildlife Refuge and fishing at Current River. In addition, there are several organizations in Poplar Bluff such as the American Legion Post #92 and the Cedar Hill Lions Club. The town also hosts annual sporting events like the Poplar Bluff Running Club 5K Race and the Poplar Bluff Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk.
The population in Poplar Bluff is 16,318. There are 1,242 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Poplar Bluff is 37.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Poplar Bluff is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Poplar Bluff
- 38.4% are married
- 16.8% are divorced
- 26.0% are married with children
- 22.1% have children, but are single
Race in Poplar Bluff
- 81.1% are White
- 11.0% are Black
- 1.3% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 3.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander