Pope County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17151 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,739 | — | #2,982 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,050 | -20.1% | #2,077 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 53.9 years | +38.6% | #84 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $143,800 | -49.0% | #2,335 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $449 | -61.4% | #3,194 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% | +5.6% | #1,605 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Pope County has a population of 3,739, making it the #2,982 most populous county in the US. The median age is 53.9 years, which is 38.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Pope County is $60,050, ranking #2,077 out of 3,222 counties — 20.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.3% and unemployment stands at 2.8%.
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The median home value in Pope County is $143,800 (-49.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $449/mo and the homeownership rate is 86.3%.
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96.9% of residents in Pope County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.7% above the national rate.
About Pope County, Illinois
Pope County, Illinois has a total population of 3,739, making it the 2,982nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pope County is 53.9 years, which is 38.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pope County is $60,050, which ranks #2,077 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8%.
The median home value in Pope County is $143,800, 49.0% below the national median. Renters in Pope County pay a median gross rent of $449 per month. The homeownership rate is 86.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pope County, 15.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 53.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.6 min.
Pope County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (4.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.0%).
All data for Pope County, Illinois 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.