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Poplar, WI


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Poplar, Wisconsin

Poplar, Wisconsin, in Douglas county, is 20 miles SE of Duluth, Minnesota (center to center) and 129 miles NE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The village is in the Duluth - Superior area. There are 552 residents in Poplar.

The People and Families of Poplar

In Poplar, about 73% of adults are married. When people think of Poplar, they might picture couples and families, not singles.

Males are more numerous in the village than in most villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Poplar had a median family income of $51,406. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Poplar. Lots of residents of the village prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Poplar Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Poplar that were owner-occupied was 83%. Compared to most villages in the state, the village has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Poplar, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Poplar strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Poplar Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Poplar, WI

Comparing Poplar to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men84
Age of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Well-Paid Single Women63
Senior Citizens44
Female Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income87
People in Middle Class or Better85
People Above Poverty74

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use76
Walking and Biking to Work53
Short Commute Times42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Housing Recently Built78
Affordability of Rents56
Affordability of Property Taxes410
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
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