U.S. County · Profile

Pope County

3.7KTotal Population
10Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-15.69%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Pope County has a population of 3,707 as of 2023. It is located in Illinois.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Pope County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):3.1%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White90.1%3,340
Two or More Races3.5%130
Black or African American3.3%122
Hispanic or Latino3.1%115
American Indian/Alaska Native3.0%111
Some Other Race0.1%4
Asian0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Pope County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$57,582
22.8% below national average
Per Capita Income
$26,251
31.5% below national average
Poverty Rate
18.7%
62.6% above national average
Median Age
49.7 years

Income & Poverty

$57,582Median Household Income
$26,251Per Capita Income
18.7%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$57,582$66,317
Families$73,598$82,514
Married-couple Families$73,598$82,430
Nonfamily Households$20,903$22,575

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Pope County, Illinois.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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