Pope County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Name: Pope County, Minnesota Demographics
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Pope County, Minnesota has a population of 11,418, the 64th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $76,220 and the median home value is $255,100. The poverty rate is 9.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Pope County Quick Facts

Population 11,418

Median Household Income $76,220

Median Home Value $255,100

Poverty Rate 9.4%

Unemployment Rate 1.3%

Median Age 45.3 years

Homeownership Rate 83.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.9%

High School Graduation 95.7%

Cities/Places 9

Population 11,418 64th of 87

Median Income $76,220 14% lower than state

Poverty Rate 9.4%

Unemployment 1.3%

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	11,363	11,418	+0.5%
Median household income	$72,205	$76,220	+5.6%
Median home value	$242,800	$255,100	+5.1%

Median Household Income

Pope

$76,220

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Pope

$255,100

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.7%

$25K-$50K 16.5%

$50K-$100K 31.8%

$100K+ 36.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.0%

$10K-$15K

5.0%

$15K-$20K

3.9%

$20K-$25K

3.8%

$25K-$30K

4.0%

$30K-$35K

3.9%

$35K-$40K

3.1%

$40K-$45K

2.9%

$45K-$50K

2.6%

$50K-$60K

6.1%

$60K-$75K

10.1%

$75K-$100K

15.6%

$100K-$125K

10.8%

$125K-$150K

8.9%

$150K-$200K

9.0%

$200K+

7.4%

Employment

1.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

62.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 83.5%

Renter 16.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $902/mo 14.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.4%

18-34

16.5%

35-54

21.9%

55-74

29.6%

75+

10.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Pope County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Glenwood	2,633	$42,188	18.4%	$179,400
Starbuck	1,235	$72,583	10.3%	$168,300
Cyrus	355	$57,083	12.2%	$105,200
Lowry	348	$80,000	5.6%	$177,100
Long Beach	318	$92,361	5.7%	$367,300
Villard	236	$56,000	15.7%	$152,400
Farwell	43	$59,792	14.0%	$126,800
Sedan	40	$61,042	25.0%	$85,000
Westport	37	$84,375	8.1%	$108,900

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Population Overview

Pope County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 11,418. It is the 64th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pope County is 45.3 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 10.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pope County is $76,220. This is 14% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 6% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.4%. This is 1% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 1.3%. This is 69% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $255,100. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $329,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pope County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.1%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 6.4%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

23.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.7%.

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 Minnesota 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, Minnesota?

Pope County has a population of 11,418, making it the 64th most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Pope County?

The median household income in Pope County is $76,220 with a poverty rate of 9.4%.

How many cities are in Pope County, Minnesota?

Pope County contains 9 Census-designated places.