Pope County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05115 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64,131 | — | #861 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,344 | -23.7% | #2,306 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.0 years | -4.9% | #2,742 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $170,100 | -39.7% | #1,808 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $859 | -26.1% | #1,678 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.9% | +34.1% | #2,282 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Pope County has a population of 64,131, making it the #861 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.0 years, which is 4.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in Pope County is $57,344, ranking #2,306 out of 3,222 counties — 23.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.9% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.
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The median home value in Pope County is $170,100 (-39.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $859/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.4%.
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92.7% of residents in Pope County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.1% above the national rate.
About Pope County, Arkansas
Pope County, Arkansas has a total population of 64,131, making it the 861st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pope County is 37.0 years, which is 4.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pope County is $57,344, which ranks #2,306 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.
The median home value in Pope County is $170,100, 39.7% below the national median. Renters in Pope County pay a median gross rent of $859 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pope County, 24.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.2 min.
Pope County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 80.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.0%) and Two or More Races (4.9%).
All data for Pope County, Arkansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.