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Pope

Mississippi · 215 residents · 1.45 sq mi
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Pope has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,813. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $84,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
215
−11%since 2000
from 241 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
148 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 166 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+8%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1152483805136461990201020202024Pope
2024413
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,813
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,726
+53%since 2000
from $13,543 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.315
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information23.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,300
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.0%
−48.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
22.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+46%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(202)
Black14.5%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.5%(76)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(186)
Black11.6%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score28.9%(62)
Diversity Score
29
−8%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+20%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 92.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.1%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pope, Mississippi?

Pope, Mississippi has about 215 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pope, Mississippi?

The typical household in Pope, Mississippi earns about $42,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pope, Mississippi expensive?

In Pope, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $84,300, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Pope, Mississippi?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Pope, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pope, Mississippi?

About 12.4% of people in Pope, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pope, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Pope, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 43 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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