City

Poplar, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Roosevelt County  ·  Montana

👥2,994Population
💰$41,089Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂25.7Median Age
🏠$79,900Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓33.3%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊10.8%Unemployment▲ 120% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 15.1%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 0.3%Other: 1%Race
White15.1%
Hispanic0.9%
Black0.3%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
30%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
19%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age25.7 yrs
Avg HH Size4.20
Below Poverty37.3% ▲ 273% above avg
College Grads33.3% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment10.8% ▲ 120% above avg
HS Graduate481 (36.9%)
Some College125 (9.6%)
Associates264 (20.2%)
Bachelors181 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree254 (19.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.9%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 20.2%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 19.5%Edu
HS Grad36.9%
Some College9.6%
Associates20.2%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate19.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.1%Renter: 32.9%Tenure
Owner67.1%
Renter32.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
45%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,089 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$79,900 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$429/mo
Total Housing Units995
Vacant Units308

Income Distribution

Under $25k
41%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
54%
About Poplar, MT

Poplar is a city in Montana, located in Roosevelt County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,994 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 25.7 years.

Economically, Poplar is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,089 is below the national average. Approximately 37.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Poplar is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $79,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $429 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Poplar is moderately educated. 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 15.1%.

Poplar, MT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Montana.

ZIP Codes in Poplar
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59255 2,994 $41,089 $79,900 $429 10.8% 33.3% 67.1%