Pope County Summary

Life in Pope County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Pope County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Pope County:

  • The population in Pope County is 3,799.

  • The median home value in Pope County is $134,954.

  • The median income in Pope County is $57,582.

  • The median rent in Pope County is $393.

  • The unemployment rate in Pope County is 9.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Pope County is 18.7%.

  • The average high in Pope County is 74.5° and there are 115.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Pope County

List Of Cities & Towns in Pope County

Golconda, IL Population 818

Eddyville, IL Population 66

Map Of Pope County

Pope County, IL Weather

  • The average high in Pope County is 74.5°.

  • There are 82.01 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 115.7 inches of rain each year with 3.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:14 hours of sun each day in Pope County.

StatPope County
Mean High74.5
Nice Days82.01
Rainfall115.7
Snowfall3.9
Sunny_hours5:14
74.5°
Average High
115.7
Inches of Rain

Pope County Demographics

Population over time in Pope County

The current population in Pope County is 3,799. The population has decreased -9.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 3,820 -8.5%
2021 4,177 -0.6%
2020 4,203 -

Gender in Pope County

  • Pope County is 48.2% female with 1,832 female residents.

  • Pope County is 51.8% male with 1,966 male residents.

Female
48.2% (1,832)
Male
51.8% (1,966)
Gender Pope County IL USA
Female 48.2% 50.5% 50.4%
Male 51.8% 49.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Pope County

Pope County is:

  • 89.4% White with 3,398 White residents.

  • 3.3% African American with 126 African American residents.

  • 1.3% American Indian with 51 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 1 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 2.8% Two Or More with 105 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.1% Hispanic with 118 Hispanic residents.

White
89.4% (3,398)
African American
3.3% (126)
American Indian
1.3% (51)
Asian
0.0% (1)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.8% (105)
Hispanic
3.1% (118)

Table: Pope County By Race

Race Pope County IL USA
White 89.4% 59.6% 58.9%
African American 3.3% 13.7% 12.1%
American Indian 1.3% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 5.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.8% 2.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.1% 17.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Pope County, Illinois

  • 10.7% of households in Pope County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 8.1% of households in Pope County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.6% of households in Pope County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.4% of households in Pope County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.9% of households in Pope County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.4% of households in Pope County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Pope County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.9% of households in Pope County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.7% of households in Pope County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 1.5% of households in Pope County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
10.7% (408)
$10,000 to $14,999
8.1% (306)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.6% (250)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.4% (245)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.9% (526)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.4% (737)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.8% (484)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.9% (526)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.7% (256)
$200,000 or more
1.5% (56)
Income Pope County IL USA
Less than $10,000 10.7% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 8.1% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.6% 6.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.4% 7.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.9% 10.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.4% 15.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.8% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.9% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.7% 9.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 1.5% 12.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Pope County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Pope County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Pope County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 41.0% of adults in Pope County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Pope County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Pope County completed associate's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Pope County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Pope County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Pope County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Pope County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (189)
9-12th Grade
7% (265)
High School / GED
41% (1,557)
Some College
23% (873)
Associate's Degree
9% (341)
Bachelor's Degree
10% (379)
Master's Degree
4% (151)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1% (37)
Education Pope County IL USA
< 9th Grade 4% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 5% 6%
High School / GED 41% 25% 26%
Some College 23% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 10% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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