Poplar Bluff

City in Butler County, Missouri

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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.

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, MO population

Poplar Bluff had 16,225 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census16,225
Density1,202 per sq mi (464 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Poplar Bluff at a glance

StateMissouri (MO)
CountyButler County
TypeCity
Population16,225 (2020)
Land area13.50 sq mi (35.0 km²)
Water area0.06 sq mi (0.17 km²)
Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Coordinates36.7633° N, 90.4140° W
ZIP code63901
Official websitepoplarbluff-mo.gov
Census code (GEOID)2959096

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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