Pope County's estimated 2026 population is 3,627 with a growth rate of -1.23% 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 -18.99% since that time.
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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