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Poplar Bluff, MO

Poplar Bluff is a city in Butler County in southeastern Missouri, United States. It is the county seat of Butler County and 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.

The French were the first Europeans to assert any territorial rights over the Poplar Bluff area. The French held the area until 1770 when it was ceded by treaty to Spain. Spain held the area until 1802 when it was returned to France. The area that would become Poplar Bluff and Butler County had no permanent European settlement until 1819 when the first white family moved into the area. It was reported that about 300 Native Americans resided in the area at that time.

The earliest permanent settlements in what is now Butler County occurred in the early 19th century along the Natchitoches Trail, an old Native American trail west of what is now Poplar Bluff on Ten Mile Creek and Cane Creek. Butler County was organized in 1849 and Poplar Bluff was chosen as the county seat. In 1855 the first courthouse was built and the town grew.

Poplar Bluff is located along the Black River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.98 square miles (33.62 km2), of which 12.91 square miles (33.44 km2) is land and 0.07 square miles (0.18 km2) is water. 

Poplar Bluff takes its name from a bluff that overlooks the Black River. When first settled, the bluff was covered with tulip poplar trees. The Butler County Courthouse and the offices of the city's Daily American Republic newspaper sit on this site. Poplar Bluff lies along an escarpment separating the foothills of the Ozarks from the Mississippi embayment of southeastern Missouri. The foothills lie to the north and west and the embayment is to the south and east. The surrounding area is commonly known as the "Three Rivers" with many local organizations and businesses using the name. The three rivers—Current River, Black River, and St. Francis River—are 40 miles apart with Poplar Bluff located in the center of the Black River.

Poplar Bluff places a strong emphasis on health and wellness to its residents with the esteemed  Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center and Saint Francis Medical Center Poplar Bluff serving as the healthcare providers in the region. This medical center offers an array of services, including emergency care, surgery, rehabilitation, and specialized treatments, ensuring residents have access to top-notch healthcare close to home. Planet Fitness is a popular gym with high ratings for its facilities and fitness programs. For those seeking outdoor activities, Hendrickson Park provides a great space for recreation. For those interested in history and culture as part of their wellness journey, the Historic Rodgers Theatre and Mo-Ark Regional Railroad Museum offer enriching experiences. For relaxation and rejuvenation, Aesthetic Nirvana provides spa treatments tailored to individual needs.

Top sites in Poplar Bluff, MO are Ray Clinton Park, Ferguson Grove Park, and Ozark Ridge Golf Course.

Population: 16,132 (2023). ZIP codes: 63901–63902. Area code: 573. Elevation: 348 ft (106 m). Area:12.98 square miles (33.62 km2).

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What are the demographics of Poplar Bluff, MO?

In 2022, Poplar Bluff, MO had a population of 16.3k people with a median age of 36 and a median household income of $37,448. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Poplar Bluff, MO declined from 16,318 to 16,313, a −0.0306% decrease and its median household income grew from $36,219 to $37,448, a 3.39% increase. The 5 largest ethnic groups in Poplar Bluff, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (7.26%), Other (Non-Hispanic) (1.98%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.03%).

Is Poplar Bluff, MO a good place to live?

Poplar Bluff is in Butler County. Living in Poplar Bluff offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. Many families live in Poplar Bluff and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Poplar Bluff are above average.

What county is Poplar Bluf, MO?

Poplar Bluff is a city in Butler County in southeastern Missouri, United States. It is the county seat of Butler County and 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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City of Poplar Bluff 

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Ray Clinton Park

Ferguson Grove Park

Ozark Ridge Golf Course

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center

Saint Francis Medical Center Poplar Bluff

Planet Fitness

Hendrickson Park

Rodgers Theatre

Mo-Ark Regional Railroad Museum

Aesthetic Nirvana

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