Pope County's 2026 population is estimated at 65,161, reflecting a 0.26% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Pope County is the 11th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 62,110 and has grown 4.91% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37 years
Female: 37.7 years
Male: 35.7 years
There are 49,315 adults, (10,574 of whom are seniors) in Pope County.
Female: 32,241 (50.3%)
Male: 31,890 (49.7%)
The racial composition of Pope County includes 83.52% White, 4.37% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53,562 | 83.52% |
| Two or more races | 5,244 | 8.18% |
| Other race | 2,803 | 4.37% |
| Black or African American | 1,472 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 513 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 496 | 0.77% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.06% |
Pope County 's average per capita income is $42,185. Household income levels show a median of $57,344. The poverty rate stands at 16.9%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,235 | $110,133 |
| Families | $71,184 | $96,034 |
| Households | $57,344 | $79,412 |
| Non Families | $32,796 | $44,063 |
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