Pope County, Minnesota
MN · FIPS 27121 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,418 | — | #2,394 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $76,220 | +1.4% | #766 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.3 years | +16.5% | #703 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $255,100 | -9.5% | #869 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $902 | -22.4% | #1,428 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% | -25.2% | #671 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Pope County has a population of 11,418, making it the #2,394 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.3 years, which is 16.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Pope County is $76,220, ranking #766 out of 3,222 counties — 1.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.4% and unemployment stands at 1.3%.
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The median home value in Pope County is $255,100 (-9.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $902/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.5%.
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97.0% of residents in Pope County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.7% above the national rate.
About Pope County, Minnesota
Pope County, Minnesota has a total population of 11,418, making it the 2,394th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pope County is 45.3 years, which is 16.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pope County is $76,220, which ranks #766 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3%.
The median home value in Pope County is $255,100, 9.5% below the national median. Renters in Pope County pay a median gross rent of $902 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pope County, 23.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 29.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.1 min.
Pope County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.1%).
All data for Pope County, Minnesota 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.