 |
|
|
|
Quickly Find In The Tabs Below:
|
Poplar Grove, Illinois is 15 miles NE of Rockford, Illinois (center to center) and 65 miles SW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is in Boone county. The village is part of the Rockford metro area. The population of Poplar Grove is 1,368.
In Poplar Grove, about 69% of adults are married. Poplar Grove, compared to the great majority of similar-sized villages, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the village is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Poplar Grove.
It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the village.
In 2000, Poplar Grove had a median family income of $60,800. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of Poplar Grove. A sizable number of people in the village work from home.
Among Poplar Grove political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $750. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.
Of the housing in Poplar Grove, approximately 85% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the village.
In Poplar Grove, 90% of commuters drive to work.
Poplar Grove strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
Comparing Poplar Grove to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
Ratings range from 
(lowest) to 
(highest).
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
| Racial Diversity |  |  |
| Age of the Population | | |
| Senior Citizens | | |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Average Household Size | | |
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| People in Middle Class or Better | |  |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use | |  |
| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | |  |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
|
|
|
Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.
Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!
Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.
Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.
Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.
Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".
These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.
Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.
Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.
Colleges by Major City. Browse cities with multiple college options.
Online Colleges. Colleges with online degree programs.
Graduate Schools by State. Colleges offering graduate degree programs.
Graduate Schools by Major City. Find cities with multiple graduate school options.
We've crunched the numbers to create PlaceMatch™, which compares thousands of cities and towns to find the places most similar to each.
Are you an official in the Poplar Grove government or quasi-government agency such as the chamber of commerce, visitors bureau or economic development council? If so, visit our information page for government officials to see how CityTownInfo can support you.
Webmasters & Bloggers: Please link to this page on Poplar Grove. Just copy the HTML below and paste it into your web page or blog.
Copyright © QuinStreet, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
