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46-513: Poplar Bluff is a city in Butler County in southeastern Missouri , United States. It is the county seat of Butler County and is known as "The Gateway to the Ozarks " among other names. The population was 16,225 at the 2020 census . The Poplar Bluff Micropolitan Statistical Area consists of all of Butler County. The city is at the crossroads of U.S. Route 60 and U.S. Route 67 . The French were

92-560: A Senator at the time, narrowly defeated her statewide and later became that year's Democratic nominee, going on to win the presidency. Butler County is divided into ten townships : 36°43′N 90°24′W  /  36.72°N 90.40°W  / 36.72; -90.40 Current River (Ozarks) The Current River begins in Montauk State Park located in the southwestern corner of Dent County in southeastern Missouri. The confluence of Pigeon Creek and Montauk Spring form

138-617: A bachelor's degree or higher as their highest educational attainment. The Republican Party completely controls all politics at the local level in Butler County. Butler County is split between two legislative districts in the Missouri House of Representatives , both of which are represented by Republicans. All of Butler County is included in Missouri's 25th Senatorial District and is represented by Republican Jason Bean (R- Holcomb ) in

184-521: A household in the county was $ 34,422, and the median income for a family was $ 42,713. Males had a median income of $ 27,449 versus $ 19,374 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 20,282. About 14.00% of families and 18.60% of the population were below the poverty line , including 25.90% of those under age 18 and 16.90% of those age 65 or over. According to the Association of Religion Data Archives County Membership Report (2010), Butler County

230-556: A lending library, the Poplar Bluff Public Library . Amtrak provides passenger train service from the Poplar Bluff station . Bluff Area Transit Service provides Poplar Bluff residents with deviated fixed route public transit service. The service operates 4 routes from 8am to 4pm Monday through Friday. The city is at the crossroads of U.S. Route 60 and U.S. Route 67 . Butler County, Missouri Butler County

276-432: A margin of error of +/- $ 5,999) and the median family income was $ 46,845 (+/- $ 4,821). Males had a median income of $ 23,477 (+/- $ 3,135) versus $ 19,077 (+/- $ 4,343) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $ 21,308 (+/- $ 1,457). Approximately, 18.7% of families and 26.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 35.2% of those under the age of 18 and 13.2% of those ages 65 or over. As of

322-530: A proposition (Proposition A) concerning right to work , the outcome of which ultimately reversed the right to work legislation passed in the state the previous year. 54.47% of Butler County voters cast their ballots to overturn the law. The 2020 presidential primaries for both the Democratic and Republican parties were held in Missouri on March 10. On the Democratic side, former Vice President Joe Biden (D- Delaware ) both won statewide and carried Butler County by

368-509: A wide margin. Biden went on to defeat President Donald Trump in the general election. Incumbent President Donald Trump (R- Florida ) faced a primary challenge from former Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld , but won both Butler County and statewide by overwhelming margins. The 2016 presidential primaries for both the Republican and Democratic parties were held in Missouri on March 15. Businessman Donald Trump (R- New York ) narrowly won

414-439: Is a county located in the southeast Ozark Foothills Region in the U.S. state of Missouri . As of the 2020 Census , the county's population was 42,130. The largest city and county seat is Poplar Bluff . The county was officially organized from Wayne County on February 27, 1849, and is named after former U.S. Representative William O. Butler ( D - Kentucky ), who was also an unsuccessful candidate for Vice President of

460-600: Is located along the Black River . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 12.98 square miles (33.62 km), of which 12.91 square miles (33.44 km) is land and 0.07 square miles (0.18 km) is water. Poplar Bluff takes its name from a bluff that overlooks the Black River. When first settled, the bluff was covered with tulip poplar trees. The Butler County Courthouse and

506-643: Is located in Poplar Bluff. It is one of 15 nail companies in the US, and accounted for half of US nail production as of June 2018. At its peak, the Mexican-owned firm employed about five hundred workers in the area, but as of 2018 uncertainty over steel tariffs threatens the plant's future. On April 3, 2019, Mid-Continent Steel and Wire received a steel tariff exemption, allowing them to maintain their workforce and increase production. The Poplar Bluff R-1 School District serves

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552-482: Is part of the Bible Belt , with evangelical Protestantism being the most predominant religion. The most predominant denominations among residents in Butler County who adhere to a religion are Southern Baptists (36.39%), nondenominational evangelical groups (14.64%), and Roman Catholics (11.92%). Of adults 25 years of age and older in Butler County, 83.5% possesses a high school diploma or higher while 13.9% holds

598-561: The Missouri Senate . All of Butler County is included in Missouri's 8th Congressional District and is currently represented by Jason Smith (R- Salem ) in the U.S. House of Representatives . Smith was elected to a fifth term in 2020 over Democratic challenger Kathy Ellis. Butler County, along with the rest of the state of Missouri, is represented in the U.S. Senate by Josh Hawley (R- Columbia ) and Roy Blunt (R- Strafford ). Blunt

644-556: The census of 2010, there were 17,023 people, 7,181 households, and 4,154 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,318.6 inhabitants per square mile (509.1/km). There were 8,038 housing units at an average density of 622.6 per square mile (240.4/km). The racial makeup of the city was 84.79% White , 9.97% Black or African American , 0.53% Native American , 0.89% Asian , 0.06% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander , 0.90% from other races , and 2.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.21% of

690-588: The Missouri Republican Presidential Primary was closely contested, with Senator John McCain (R- Arizona ) prevailing and eventually winning the nomination. However, former Governor Mike Huckabee (R- Arkansas ) won a plurality in Butler County. Then- Senator Hillary Clinton (D- New York ) received more votes than any candidate from either party in Butler County during the 2008 presidential primary. Despite initial reports that Clinton had won Missouri, Barack Obama (D- Illinois ), also

736-619: The United States . The first meeting in the Butler County Courthouse was held on June 18, 1849. Butler County comprises the Poplar Bluff, MO Micropolitan Statistical Area . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 699 square miles (1,810 km ), of which 695 square miles (1,800 km ) is land and 4.3 square miles (11 km ) (0.6%) is water. As of the census of 2000, there were 40,867 people, 16,718 households, and 11,318 families residing in

782-482: The area at that time. The earliest permanent settlements in what is now Butler County occurred in the early 19th century along the Natchitoches Trail, an old Native American trail west of what is now Poplar Bluff on Ten Mile Creek and Cane Creek. Butler County was organized in 1849 and Poplar Bluff was chosen as the county seat. In 1855 the first courthouse was built and the town grew. A tornado leveled most of

828-590: The city was $ 13,996. About 19.3% of families and 24.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 34.4% of those under age 18 and 17.6% of those age 65 or over. Poplar Bluff operates under a council–manager form of government. The city manager appoints heads of various city departments and agencies including Airport Director, Art Museum Director, Black River Coliseum Director, Finance, Personnel, Collections Director, Fire Department Chief, City Planner, Police Chief, and Street Superintendent. The largest US nail manufacturer, Mid-Continent Steel and Wire,

874-1234: The city, especially the original business district along Main and Broadway streets, on May 9, 1927 . The tornado killed 98 people, tying it as the seventeenth deadliest tornado in U.S. history. Several buildings in Poplar Bluff are listed on the National Register of Historic Places , including the Butler County Courthouse , Cynthia-Kinzer Historic District , Alfred W. Greer House , Hargrove Pivot Bridge , Mark Twain School , J. Herbert Moore House , Thomas Moore House , Moore-Dalton House , North Main Street Historic District , John Archibald Phillips House , Poplar Bluff Commercial Historic District , Poplar Bluff Public Library , Rodgers Theatre Building , South Sixth Street Historic District , St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railroad Depot , St. Louis-San Francisco Railroad Depot , Wheatley Public School , Williams-Gierth House , Williamson-Kennedy School , Wright-Dalton-Bell-Anchor Department Store Building , and Zehe Building . Poplar Bluff

920-405: The city. The population density was 1,438.9 inhabitants per square mile (555.6/km). There were 7,871 housing units at an average density of 680.2 per square mile (262.6/km). The racial makeup of the city was 87.04% Caucasian , 9.71% African American , 0.55% Native American , 0.52% Asian , 0.48% from other races , and 1.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.35% of

966-462: The county's voters in a presidential election since Jimmy Carter in 1976 . Like most rural areas throughout Missouri, voters in Butler County generally adhere to socially and culturally conservative principles which tend to influence their Republican leanings. Despite Butler County's longstanding tradition of supporting socially conservative platforms, voters in the county have a penchant for advancing populist causes. In 2018, Missourians voted on

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1012-423: The county. The population density was 59 people per square mile (23 people/km ). There were 18,707 housing units at an average density of 27 units per square mile (10/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 92.16% White , 5.22% Black or African American , 0.56% Native American , 0.44% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 0.26% from other races , and 1.36% from two or more races. Approximately 1.01% of

1058-492: The educational needs of most of the residents of Poplar Bluff and the surrounding area. There are seven elementary schools, one junior high and one senior high school in the school district. During the 2022–2023 school year, there were 5,204 students and 609 total staff members enrolled in the Poplar Bluff R-1 School District. The school colors are maroon and white and its mascot is the mule. Athletics offered in

1104-434: The first Europeans to assert any territorial rights over the Poplar Bluff area. The French held the area until 1770 when it was ceded by treaty to Spain. Spain held the area until 1802 when it was returned to France. The area that would become Poplar Bluff and Butler County had no permanent European settlement until 1819, when the first white family moved into the area. It was reported that about 300 Native Americans resided in

1150-575: The headwaters of the river. Montauk Spring makes up most of the consistent flow of the headwaters, providing ideal conditions for trout fishing. After leaving Montauk State Park, the river enters the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. The uppermost reaches of the river are swift with numerous riffles broken by deep pools of crystal clear water, further downstream the riffles continue, but get further apart. Hardwood trees, rock ledges, caves, springs, gravel bars, and towering dolomite bluffs line

1196-436: The hottest month, July, has a mean of 80.5 °F (26.9 °C). On average, 58 days exceed 90 °F (32 °C) and 2 exceed 100 °F (38 °C). In the winter, an average of 10.6 days fail to exceed freezing, while there are 83 days where lows dip below freezing on average. The hottest temperature on record is 112 °F (44 °C), recorded 3 times in 1901 on July 12, 22, and 23. The lowest temperature ever recorded

1242-584: The largest spring in the Ozarks and one of the largest single spring outlets known in the world. Big Spring empties into the river providing nearly 470 cubic feet (13 m ) of water per second. From Big Spring the river continues southeasterly leaving the Ozark National Scenic Riverways 105 miles (169 km) from the headwaters. The river then flows through Mark Twain National Forest until reaching Doniphan, Missouri and passes under U.S. Route 160 . From here

1288-428: The name. The three rivers— Current River , Black River, and St. Francis River —are 40 miles apart with Poplar Bluff located in the center on the Black River. Poplar Bluff has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa). Winters are cool with occasional snowfalls while summers are hot and humid. Rain is abundant year round, but especially in spring and fall. The coldest month is January with a mean of 34.9 °F (1.6 °C) and

1334-468: The offices of the city's Daily American Republic newspaper sit on this site. Poplar Bluff lies along an escarpment separating the foothills of the Ozarks from the Mississippi embayment of southeastern Missouri. The foothills lie to the north and west and the embayment is to the south and east. The surrounding area is commonly known as the "Three Rivers" with many local organizations and businesses using

1380-412: The population was under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.2 years. For every 100 females, the population had 91.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 90.7 males. The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $ 35,603 (with

1426-519: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Among the major first ancestries reported in Butler County were 31.7% American , 13.8% German , 11.6% Irish and 10.5% English . There were 16,718 households, out of which 29.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.50% were married couples living together, 11.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.30% were non-families. 28.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.70% had someone living alone who

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1472-442: The population. There were 7,181 households, of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.1% were married couples living together, 17.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.2% were non-families. 36.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

1518-413: The population. There were 7,870 households, out of which 52.7% were married couples living together, 20.28% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.3% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.9. In the city the population

1564-582: The river slows as it exits the Ozark Highlands, the river continues its slow silt laden path into Arkansas where it receives the Little Black River from the northeast before it joins the Black River near Pocahontas, Arkansas . Canoeing, fishing, horseback riding, and camping are popular activities along the Current River. The river is fairly gentle and is considered to have mostly class 1 rapids and

1610-471: The riverbanks. Welch Spring, a first magnitude spring, enters the river approximately 14 miles (23 km) downstream from the headwaters, nearly doubling the flow of the river. Other notable springs to add to the river include Cave Spring, Pulltite Spring , and Round Spring . Downstream from the headwaters approximately 52 miles (84 km) the Current River receives its largest tributary the Jacks Fork from

1656-489: The same freshman and sophomore level classes as many four-year public universities. The school colors are gold and black and its mascot is Rocky Raider. Three Rivers Basketball Coach Gene Bess has been recognized as the NJCAA "all time most winning Junior College coach". The Daily American Republic Newspaper is the local news of record for Poplar Bluff with a daily print edition and online news at www.darnews.com Poplar Bluff has

1702-409: The school district include boys' and girls' basketball, soccer, track, cross country, tennis, golf, band, wrestling and swimming; boys' baseball and football; and girls' softball, volleyball, cheerleading, and pom squad. Elementary schools Secondary schools Three Rivers College is located in Poplar Bluff and provides college courses along with career and technical programs. Three Rivers offers

1748-474: The state at large, but eventually lost the nomination to former Governor Mitt Romney (R- Massachusetts ). Delegates to the congressional district and state conventions were chosen at a county caucus, which selected a delegation favoring Santorum. Incumbent President Barack Obama easily won the Missouri Democratic Primary and renomination. He defeated Romney in the general election. In 2008,

1794-494: The state overall, but carried a majority of the vote in Butler County. He went on to win the presidency. On the Democratic side, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (D- New York ) narrowly won statewide and carried a majority in Butler County. The 2012 Missouri Republican Presidential Primary's results were nonbinding on the state's national convention delegates. Voters in Butler County supported former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum (R- Pennsylvania ), who finished first in

1840-472: The west near the small town of Eminence , Missouri. Blue Spring, another first magnitude spring, empties into the river, 9 miles (14 km) downstream from the confluence with the Jacks Fork. The Current River is approximately 86 miles (138 km) long when it passes by the town of Van Buren and under U.S. Route 60 . South of Van Buren a few miles the Current River receives its second biggest tributary,

1886-445: Was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.94. The median age in the city was 38.4 years. 24.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 24.6% were from 45 to 64; and 18.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.9% male and 54.1% female. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, there were 16,651 people, 7,077 households, and 4,295 families residing in

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1932-402: Was 2.5% (425) of the population. Of the 6,566 households, 24.2% had children under the age of 18; 34.3% were married couples living together; 39.3% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 38.3% consisted of individuals and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.2. 25.5% of

1978-457: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.91. In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.20% under the age of 18, 8.40% from 18 to 24, 26.60% from 25 to 44, 24.10% from 45 to 64, and 16.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 92.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.10 males. The median income for

2024-402: Was elected to a second term in 2016 over then-Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander . At the presidential level, Butler County is solidly Republican. Butler County strongly favored Donald Trump in both 2016 and 2020 . Bill Clinton was the last Democratic presidential nominee to carry Butler County in 1992 with a plurality of the vote, and a Democrat hasn't won majority support from

2070-430: Was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.5 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 22,068, and the median income for a family was $ 28,744. The per capita income for

2116-596: Was −25 °F (−32 °C) on February 13, 1899. The 2020 United States census counted 16,225 people, 6,566 households, and 3,665 families in Poplar Bluff. The population density was 1,234.8 per square mile (476.8/km). There were 8,076 housing units at an average density of 614.6 per square mile (237.3/km). The racial makeup was 77.37% (12,553) white , 11.57% (1,878) black or African-American , 0.52% (84) Native American , 0.89% (144) Asian , 0.06% (9) Pacific Islander , 1.19% (193) from other races , and 8.41% (1,364) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race

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