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 63,475.

  • The median home value in Pope County is $185,921.

  • The median income in Pope County is $51,678.

  • The median rent in Pope County is $810.

  • The unemployment rate in Pope County is 4.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Pope County is 17.9%.

  • The average high in Pope County is 76.9° and there are 121.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Pope County

List Of Cities & Towns in Pope County

Russellville, AR Population 28,946

Pottsville, AR Population 3,141

Atkins, AR Population 2,865

Dover, AR Population 1,800

London, AR Population 1,113

Hector, AR Population 379

Map Of Pope County

Pope County, AR Weather

  • The average high in Pope County is 76.9°.

  • There are 81.86 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 121.4 inches of rain each year with 1.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:48 hours of sun each day in Pope County.

StatPope County
Mean High76.9
Nice Days81.86
Rainfall121.4
Snowfall1.7
Sunny_hours5:48
76.9°
Average High
121.4
Inches of Rain

Pope County Photos

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Pope County Demographics

Population over time in Pope County

The current population in Pope County is 63,475. The population has decreased -0.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 63,234 -1.1%
2021 63,926 0.3%
2020 63,761 -

Gender in Pope County

  • Pope County is 50.5% female with 32,074 female residents.

  • Pope County is 49.5% male with 31,401 male residents.

Female
50.5% (32,074)
Male
49.5% (31,401)
Gender Pope County AR USA
Female 50.5% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 49.5% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Pope County

Pope County is:

  • 82.3% White with 52,258 White residents.

  • 2.4% African American with 1,499 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 191 American Indian residents.

  • 0.9% Asian with 598 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 35 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 142 Other residents.

  • 3.9% Two Or More with 2,447 Two Or More residents.

  • 9.9% Hispanic with 6,305 Hispanic residents.

White
82.3% (52,258)
African American
2.4% (1,499)
American Indian
0.3% (191)
Asian
0.9% (598)
Hawaiian
0.1% (35)
Other
0.2% (142)
Two Or More
3.9% (2,447)
Hispanic
9.9% (6,305)

Table: Pope County By Race

Race Pope County AR USA
White 82.3% 69.7% 58.9%
African American 2.4% 15.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.9% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.4% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.9% 4.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 9.9% 8.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Pope County, Arkansas

  • 5.6% of households in Pope County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.0% of households in Pope County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Pope County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.8% of households in Pope County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.0% of households in Pope County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.4% of households in Pope County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.3% of households in Pope County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.8% of households in Pope County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.8% of households in Pope County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.6% of households in Pope County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.6% (3,551)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.0% (3,194)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.7% (7,445)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.8% (7,488)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.0% (8,887)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.4% (11,650)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.3% (7,190)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.8% (7,466)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.8% (4,317)
$200,000 or more
3.6% (2,283)
Income Pope County AR USA
Less than $10,000 5.6% 6.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.0% 5.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.7% 10.2% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.8% 10.0% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.0% 13.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.4% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.3% 12.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.8% 13.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.8% 5.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.6% 5.6% 11.4%

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

  • 6.0% of adults in Pope County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Pope County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 34.0% of adults in Pope County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Pope County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Pope County completed associate's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in Pope County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Pope County completed master's degree.

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

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

< 9th Grade
5% (3,808)
9-12th Grade
9% (5,712)
High School / GED
34% (21,581)
Some College
20% (12,695)
Associate's Degree
7% (4,443)
Bachelor's Degree
16% (10,156)
Master's Degree
6% (3,808)
Professional Degree
1% (634)
Doctorate Degree
1% (634)
Education Pope County AR USA
< 9th Grade 5% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 7% 6%
High School / GED 34% 34% 26%
Some College 20% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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