Pope County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pope County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 63,830. It is the 12th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pope County is 36.7 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pope County is $54,606. This is 7% lower than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 30% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.5%. This is 10% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $161,700. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $175,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pope County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.6%. The Black or African American population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 14.8%.

Education

24.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.0%.