Living in Poplar, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Poplar · Census data 2020–2024
Poplar has 635 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $43,438 (40% lower than the Montana median), the median home value is $95,000, the median rent is $665/month.
Poplar is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Poplar at a glance
- Population
- 635
- Median age
- 38.1State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $43,438State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $95,000State: $375,800
- Median rent
- $665/moState: $1,081
- Homeowners
- 76.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.6%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is Poplar a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Montana median; unemployment of 13.9%; a poverty rate of 34.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Poplar
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Poplar the median home value is $95,000, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $665 per month, which is 17.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $913 a month in housing costs.
Poplar median household income
The median household income in Poplar is $43,438 and the income per person is $20,815. 34.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in Poplar: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 321
- Owner-occupied
- 76.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.4%
- Vacant
- 30.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.76
30.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Poplar has many vacation and second homes.
Poplar demographics
- Population
- 635
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 222
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Poplar ›
Education in Poplar
12.6% of adults 25 and older in Poplar have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 8.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Poplar
- Unemployment rate
- 13.9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 4%
- Drive alone
- 85.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 46.4%
Poplar vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar | 635 | $43,438 | $95,000 | $665 |
| Wolf Point | 2,602 | $52,868 | $118,600 | $734 |
| Culbertson | 567 | $101,136 | $217,200 | $1,154 |
| Richey | 238 | $73,750 | $120,800 | $492 |
| Fox Lake | 149 | $83,333 | — | $1,088 |
| Medicine Lake | 213 | $48,125 | $106,800 | $493 |
| Scobey | 861 | $52,250 | $188,200 | $573 |
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What is the median household income in Poplar, MT?
The median household income in Poplar is $43,438, 40% lower than the Montana median of $72,509 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Poplar?
The median home value in Poplar is $95,000, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
How much is rent in Poplar?
The median gross rent in Poplar is $665 per month, about 17.8% of household income.
Is Poplar, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Montana median; unemployment of 13.9%; a poverty rate of 34.5%.
What is the median age in Poplar?
The median age in Poplar is 38.1 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Poplar?
The average commute to work in Poplar is 12 minutes; 4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Poplar?
The unemployment rate in Poplar is 13.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Poplar?
12.6% of adults in Poplar have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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