Pope County, Arkansas Demographics 2026
Pope County, Arkansas has a population of 64,131, the 12th most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $57,344 and the median home value is $170,100. The poverty rate is 16.9%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Pope County Quick Facts
How Pope County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 63,830 | 64,131 | +0.5% |
| Median household income | $54,606 | $57,344 | +5.0% |
| Median home value | $161,700 | $170,100 | +5.2% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 51 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Pope County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russellville | 29,162 | $50,877 | 20.8% | $172,400 |
| Pottsville | 3,229 | $68,558 | 11.9% | $171,600 |
| Atkins | 2,877 | $61,908 | 9.7% | $124,400 |
| Dover | 1,795 | $32,332 | 30.5% | $112,200 |
| London | 1,217 | $49,688 | 24.8% | $99,800 |
| Hector | 334 | $46,250 | 17.7% | $124,200 |
| Appleton | 292 | $39,306 | 19.5% | $117,900 |
| Oak Grove | 91 | $69,038 | 17.6% | $130,200 |
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Population Overview
Pope County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 64,131. It is the 12th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Pope County is 37.0 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 38.5 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Pope County is $57,344. This is 6% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 29% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.9%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $170,100. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $188,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 66.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Pope County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.0%. The Black or African American population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.
Education
24.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Pope County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Arkansas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Pope County, Arkansas?
Pope County has a population of 64,131, making it the 12th most populous county in Arkansas.
What is the median income in Pope County?
The median household income in Pope County is $57,344 with a poverty rate of 16.9%.
How many cities are in Pope County, Arkansas?
Pope County contains 8 Census-designated places.