Pope County Population

1870–2026

11,376

2026 projection

0.4% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Pope County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202611,376-440.39%
202511,420-440.38%
202411,464+570.50%
202311,407-140.12%
202211,421+60.05%
202111,415+880.78%
202011,327+1110.99%
201911,216+1281.15%
201811,088+1030.94%
201710,985+140.13%

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Pope County Demographics

45.3median age

Median age

Female47.3 yrs
Male44.2 yrs

Adults

8,979
2,912 seniors (65+) · 32% of adults6,067 other adults

Sex

Female 48.7% · 5,556Male 51.3% · 5,862

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 114 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Pope County Income

$76,220median household income

Median household income

$76,220

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$49,319

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

9.4%

About 1 in 11 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Pope County Marital Status

61% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married61%61%61%
Never married21%24%17%
Divorced10%11%9%
Widowed8%4%13%
Separated<1%<1%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201