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Pope

Mississippi · 268 residents · 1.45 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $111,500. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
268
+11%since 2000
from 241 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
185 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 166 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+16%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1152483805136461990201020202024Pope
2024413
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$21,162
+56%since 2000
from $13,543 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,500
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$945
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
37.0% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(192)
Black22%(59)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(2)
Diversity Score48%(129)
Diversity Score
48
+52%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.6%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+23.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+9%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 92.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.2%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.4%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
64.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pope, Mississippi?

Pope, Mississippi has about 268 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Pope, Mississippi expensive?

In Pope, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $111,500, and the typical rent is about $945 a month.

How educated are people in Pope, Mississippi?

About 35.6% 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 23.4% 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 96 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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