How long is the commute from Poplar Bluff, MO?
Workers who live in Poplar Bluff, MO take an average of 17.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
3.7% work from home.
14.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.6 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Households without a car
- 14.1%
How people in Poplar Bluff get to work
| Means of transportation | Poplar Bluff | Butler County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.2% (±5.0 points) | 78.4% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.2% (±4.5 points) | 13.0% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±0.8 points) | 0.5% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±1.2 points) | 1.7% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±1.1 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.7% (±1.8 points) | 5.4% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Poplar Bluff, the average commute is lower than in Butler County (21.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Poplar Bluff, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Butler County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Butler County, Poplar Bluff ranks 3 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1018 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Poplar Bluff
| Vehicles available | Poplar Bluff | Butler County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.1% (±3.6 points) | 8.3% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.9% (±4.6 points) | 35.7% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.0% (±4.6 points) | 35.2% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.0% (±2.8 points) | 20.7% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Poplar Bluff, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Butler County (8.3%).
It is also higher than in Missouri (6.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Poplar Bluff
| Poplar Bluff | Butler County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.7% (±1.8 points) | 5.4% (±1.4 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.8% (±3.3 points) | 89.7% (±1.8 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.7% (±3.7 points) | 84.4% (±2.2 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Poplar Bluff, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Butler County (84.4%).
It is also lower than in Missouri (89.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Poplar Bluff
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Bluff | — | 17.6 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Fisk | 12 mi | 28.4 minutes (±11.2) | Not measurably different |
| Qulin | 15 mi | 27.4 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Neelyville | 15 mi | 11.7 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Williamsville | 16 mi | 39.0 minutes (±20.1) | Higher |
| Naylor | 17 mi | 26.7 minutes (±8.4) | Higher |
| Duck Creek Township | 17 mi | 22.3 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Dudley | 18 mi | 12.6 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Puxico | 19 mi | 19.3 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Qulin, MO (27.4 minutes), Williamsville, MO (39.0 minutes), Naylor, MO (26.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Butler County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fisk | 28.4 minutes (±11.2) |
| 2 | Qulin | 27.4 minutes (±4.6) |
| 3 | Poplar Bluff | 17.6 minutes (±2.8) |
| 4 | Neelyville | 11.7 minutes (±5.7) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Poplar Bluff
How long is the average commute in Poplar Bluff?
Workers who live in Poplar Bluff, MO take an average of 17.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Poplar Bluff without a car?
14.1% of households in Poplar Bluff have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Poplar Bluff?
3.7% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Poplar Bluff worked from home, and 82.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poplar Bluff city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poplar Bluff city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poplar Bluff city, Missouri
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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