PoplarWI
A town of 626, settled in 1888.
Is Poplar a good place to live?
Only 4 of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare have a higher average trip to work than Poplar. Tri-County Recreation Corridor, at 128 acres with 4.2 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Poplar has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
626 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Poplar: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Poplar, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Poplar.
Poplar faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by cold waves
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 91% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The schools Poplar’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Maple School District. One of its 2 schools is below, with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 515 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Fewer young adults than Wisconsin overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 12% of residents (22% statewide); children under 18 are 28% of residents (21% statewide). 17% of Poplar residents are 65 or older, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 20% and U.S. towns at 18%. 30% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 33% across Wisconsin.
| Poplar | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 17% | 20% | 18% |
| Median age | 41.9 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
46% women, 54% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women. Among residents 25 to 34, 82% are men (WI 51%).
| Poplar | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.4% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 18.5% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.3% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 4.5% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.3% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 20.8% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.5% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8.5% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.1% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.7% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 26.2% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 23.5% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 13.3% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 17% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 13.3% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 600, single groups can be off by several points
Poplar has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Poplar has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. At 78°F, Poplar’s July high is against 82°F in Wisconsin’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most working residents commute out of Poplar
Most working residents leave Poplar for work: only 5% work in town. The median household income in Poplar is $113,000. Since 2013, Poplar has added 58 jobs, to 268 in 2023.
| Poplar | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $113,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 9% | 12% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.9% | 8.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
How healthy Poplar is
Poplar beats the Wisconsin average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 41% of adults have obesity in Poplar.
| Poplar | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 20% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 32% | 36% |
| What stands out | Poplar | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 6.7% | 9.9% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6% | 8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The typical home in Poplar is valued at about $314K
The typical Poplar home is worth about $314,000, up 6% in a year, 7% below the Wisconsin typical home. 92% of Poplar households own their home.
| Poplar | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 92% | 74% | 73% |
| Median rent | $979 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Poplar has set aside 1.1% of its land for conservation
4.5 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Poplar | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 1.1% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.4 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Tri-County Recreation Corridor | 4.2 mi | 128 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Poplar
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Poplar; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Poplar residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
About Poplar
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Poplar is a village in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 629 at the 2020 census, an increase from 603 at the 2010 census. U.S. Highway 2, County Road D, and County Road P are the main routes in the community.
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- Area
- 12 sq mi
- Elevation
- 981 ft
- ZIP code
- 54864
Questions about Poplar
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Poplar, WI a good place to live?
Poplar has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.