Pope County's estimated 2026 population is 3,679 with a growth rate of -0.33% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Pope County is the 101st largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 4,477 and has seen a growth of -17.82% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Pope County includes 89.57% White, 5.03% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (89.57%)
Black or African American (5.03%)
Two or more races (3.46%)
Native American (1.78%)
Other race (0.13%)
Asian (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,365 | 89.57% |
| Black or African American | 189 | 5.03% |
| Two or more races | 130 | 3.46% |
| Native American | 67 | 1.78% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Pope County's average per capita income is $41,809. Household income levels show a median of $62,500. The poverty rate stands at 14.34%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,223 | - |
| Families | $88,393 | $95,448 |
| Households | $62,500 | $78,018 |
| Non Families | $27,951 | $46,615 |
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