State
Land Area
1.4 sq mi
Density
143.5/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.48%
Growth Since 2010
-3.26%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Pope is a city located in Mississippi. With a 2020 population of 208, it is the 269th largest city in Mississippi and the 16571st largest city in the United States. Pope is currently growing at a rate of 0.48% annually but its population has decreased by -3.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 215 in 2010. Pope reached it's highest population of 213 in 2010. Spanning over 1 miles, Pope has a population density of 143 people per square mile.
The average household income in Pope is $45,948 with a poverty rate of 22.17%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $595 per month, and the median house value is $75,300. The median age in Pope is 46.3 years, 49.5 years for males, and 45.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.6 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pope was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 169 | 73.48% |
| Black or African American | 59 | 25.65% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.87% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 89 | 2.58 | 77.5 |
| Married | 37 | 3.65 | 75.7 |
| Non Family | 31 | 0 | 74.2 |
| Female | 16 | 3.25 | 100 |
| Male | 5 | 2.4 | 40 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 12.20% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 15 | 9.15% |
| High School Graduate | 40 | 24.39% |
| Some College | 20 | 12.20% |
| Associates Degree | 14 | 8.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 29 | 17.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 26 | 15.85% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 117 | 99 | 36 |
| Black | 45 | 28 | 19 |
| Multiple Races | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among multiple races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 42.22%.
100.00% of Pope residents speak only English, while 0.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.00% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 169 | 46 | 27.22% |
| Black | 59 | 5 | 8.47% |
22.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.70%
Male Poverty Rate
26.50%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pope is White, with 27.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pope is Black, with 8.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.40%.
45.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.8%
Male Marriage Rate
44.6%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 6.40% |
| Black | 7 | 14.00% |
46.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
47.6%
Labor Force Participation
47.6%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
100.00% of Pope residents were born in the United States, with 78.70% having been born in Mississippi. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 208 | 1 | 0.48% |
| 2019 | 207 | 1 | 0.49% |
| 2018 | 206 | -1 | -0.48% |
| 2017 | 207 | 1 | 0.49% |
| 2016 | 206 | -3 | -1.44% |
| 2015 | 209 | -2 | -0.95% |
| 2014 | 211 | 2 | 0.96% |
| 2013 | 209 | -1 | -0.48% |
| 2012 | 210 | -1 | -0.47% |
| 2011 | 211 | -2 | -0.94% |
| 2010 | 213 | 0.00% |