Poplar Bluff, MO Demographics
A map of Poplar Bluff's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 12,410 | 76.5% |
Black | 1,865 | 11.5% |
Multiracial | 1,200 | 7.4% |
Hispanic | 461 | 2.8% |
Native American/Other | 145 | 0.9% |
Asian | 144 | 0.9% |
Poplar Bluff, Missouri had a population of 16,225 in 2020. It was 76.5% White, 11.5% Black, 0.9% Asian, 2.8% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 7.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Poplar Bluff, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Poplar Bluff is the 54th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Poplar Bluff's White Population
12,410 residents of Poplar Bluff identify as White, or 76.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Poplar Bluff roughly similar to the White share of the population of Missouri (75.8% White). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Poplar Bluff is ranked #939 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Poplar Bluff is less White than neighboring Harviell (87.8% White), Broseley (92.6% White), Fisk (86.9% White), Fairdealing (89.7% White), and Neelyville (77.7% White).
Poplar Bluff's Black Population
1,865 residents of Poplar Bluff identify as Black, or 11.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Poplar Bluff roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Missouri (11.3% Black). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Poplar Bluff is ranked #96 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Poplar Bluff is more Black than neighboring Harviell (0% Black), Broseley (0% Black), Fisk (0% Black), and Fairdealing (0.6% Black). Poplar Bluff is less Black than neighboring Neelyville (13.5% Black).
Poplar Bluff's Asian Population
144 residents of Poplar Bluff identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Poplar Bluff roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Missouri (2.1% Asian). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Poplar Bluff is ranked #203 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Poplar Bluff is more Asian than neighboring Harviell (0% Asian), Broseley (0% Asian), Fisk (0% Asian), Fairdealing (0.7% Asian), and Neelyville (0% Asian).
Poplar Bluff's Hispanic Population
461 residents of Poplar Bluff identify as Hispanic, or 2.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Poplar Bluff roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Missouri (4.9% Hispanic). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Poplar Bluff is ranked #415 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Poplar Bluff is more Hispanic than neighboring Harviell (1% Hispanic), Fisk (1.3% Hispanic), Fairdealing (0.9% Hispanic), and Neelyville (1.3% Hispanic). Poplar Bluff is less Hispanic than neighboring Broseley (3.1% Hispanic).
Poplar Bluff's Native American/Other Population
145 residents of Poplar Bluff identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Poplar Bluff roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Missouri (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Poplar Bluff is ranked #339 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Poplar Bluff is more Native American/Other than neighboring Broseley (0% Native American/Other). Poplar Bluff is less Native American/Other than neighboring Harviell (2% Native American/Other), Fisk (2.9% Native American/Other), and Neelyville (3.5% Native American/Other).
Poplar Bluff's Multiracial Population
1,200 residents of Poplar Bluff identify as Multiracial, or 7.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Poplar Bluff roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Missouri (5% Multiracial). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Poplar Bluff is ranked #157 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Poplar Bluff is more Multiracial than neighboring Broseley (4.3% Multiracial), Fairdealing (7.2% Multiracial), and Neelyville (4.1% Multiracial). Poplar Bluff is less Multiracial than neighboring Harviell (9.2% Multiracial), and Fisk (9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.