Pope, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 413, Pope's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Pope is a small community located in Mississippi, within Panola County. The total population is 413. It ranks as the 284th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pope is 40.9 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. Only 14.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pope is $59,167. This is 5% higher than the state median of $56,447. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.7%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $106,500. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $169,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Pope is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 62.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% lower than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pope is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 22.5%.

Education

36.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% higher than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pope, Mississippi is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Mississippi state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.