Poplar Bluff, MO Metro Area is a vibrant and diverse community with a population of 53,346 and a population density of 79.86 people per square mile. It is located in Southeast Missouri and offers many great amenities and activities for its residents. There are a variety of local businesses such as Poplar Bluff Farmers Market which offers fresh produce, meats, eggs, arts and craft items; Greenhouse Cafe which serves local dishes; the Mississippi River Museum which showcases the area's rich history; and The Station Sports Bar & Grill which hosts weekly trivia nights. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing at Otter Slough Conservation Area or exploring Bald Knob Natural Area to spot wildlife. Poplar Bluff also has several demographic organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club Of Greater Poplar Bluff and the Poplar Bluff Rotary Club that aid in helping promote positive change in the area. Locals can also enjoy professional sporting events at Black River Coliseum including hockey games with The POPLAR BLUFF RAGE TEAM or football games with The Poplar Bluff Mules.
The population in Poplar Bluff Metro Area is 53,346. There are 77 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Poplar Bluff Metro Area is 40.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Poplar Bluff Metro Area is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Poplar Bluff Metro Area
- 48.5% are married
- 13.3% are divorced
- 29.9% are married with children
- 16.3% have children, but are single
Race in Poplar Bluff Metro Area
- 89.0% are White
- 5.4% are Black
- 0.7% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander