Pope County's 2026 population is estimated at 3,679, reflecting a -0.33% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Pope County is the 101st largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 4,477 and has grown -17.82% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 53.9 years
Female: 52.9 years
Male: 56.5 years
There are 3,200 adults, (1,084 of whom are seniors) in Pope County.
Female: 1,831 (49%)
Male: 1,908 (51%)
The racial composition of Pope County includes 88.87% White, 4.79% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,323 | 88.87% |
| Black or African American | 179 | 4.79% |
| Two or more races | 153 | 4.09% |
| Native American | 78 | 2.09% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.03% |
Pope County 's average per capita income is $41,641. Household income levels show a median of $60,050. The poverty rate stands at 13.31%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,591 | - |
| Families | $79,018 | $92,131 |
| Households | $60,050 | $76,225 |
| Non Families | $32,750 | $47,977 |
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