Poplar Bluff
City in Butler County, Missouri

Poplar Bluff is a city in Butler County, Missouri, with 16,225 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 361 ft (110 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Harviell, 8.2 miles SW.
- 16,225residents (2020 Census)
- 361 ftelevation · 110 m
- 13.5 sq miland area · 35.0 km²
- 1,202 / sq mipopulation density
- 63901ZIP code
About Poplar Bluff
Poplar Bluff is a city in and the county seat of Butler County, Missouri, United States, that is known as "The Gateway to the Ozarks" among other names. The population was 16,225 at the 2020 census. The Poplar Bluff Micropolitan Statistical Area consists of all of Butler County. The city is at the crossroads of U.S. Route 60 and U.S. Route 67.
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Living in Poplar Bluff
- Median household income
- $41,941
- Median home value
- $119,800
- Median rent
- $760/mo
- Median age
- 37.3
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Poplar Bluff had 16,225 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,225 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,202 per sq mi (464 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Poplar Bluff at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Butler County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 16,225 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.50 sq mi (35.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.7633° N, 90.4140° W |
| ZIP code | 63901 |
| Official website | poplarbluff-mo.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2959096 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Poplar Bluff
- Harviell8.2 mi SW
- Broseley11.2 mi SE
- Fisk11.5 mi E
- Fairdealing12.6 mi SW
- Qulin14.9 mi SE
- Neelyville15.3 mi S
- Williamsville16.3 mi NW
- Naylor16.8 mi SW
- Dudley17.9 mi E
- Oxly18.4 mi SW
- Puxico19.1 mi NE
- Ellsinore21.9 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Poplar Bluff
What county is Poplar Bluff in?
Poplar Bluff is in Butler County, Missouri.
What is the population of Poplar Bluff, MO?
16,225 people lived in Poplar Bluff at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Poplar Bluff, MO?
The ZIP code of Poplar Bluff is 63901.
What is the elevation of Poplar Bluff?
361 feet (110 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Poplar Bluff?
Harviell (8.2 mi), Broseley (11.2 mi), Fisk (11.5 mi), Fairdealing (12.6 mi), Qulin (14.9 mi).
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