Poplar Grove is a somewhat small village located in the state of Illinois. With a population of 5,165 people and two associated neighborhoods, Poplar Grove is the 341st largest community in Illinois. Much of the housing stock in Poplar Grove was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Poplar Grove economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Poplar Grove, where the median household income is $120,278.00. Poplar Grove real estate is some of the most expensive in Illinois, although Poplar Grove house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some villages, Poplar Grove isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Poplar Grove are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Poplar Grove is a village of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Poplar Grove who work in management occupations (16.77%), teaching (16.45%), and sales jobs (8.17%). Poplar Grove is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Poplar Grove’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. As is often the case in a small village, Poplar Grove doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The education level of Poplar Grove citizens is substantially higher than the typical US community, as 31.11% of adults in Poplar Grove have at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Poplar Grove in 2022 was $39,606, which is upper middle income relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $158,424 for a family of four. However, Poplar Grove contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Poplar Grove is a very ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Poplar Grove home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Poplar Grove residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Poplar Grove also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 15.12% of the village’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Poplar Grove include German, Irish, English, Polish, and Italian. The most common language spoken in Poplar Grove is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.
