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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Pope County

Minnesota · 11,236 residents · 674.554 sq mi
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Pope County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,633. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $79,900. With a median age of 42.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,236
+5%since 1990
from 10,745 in 1990
1990 – 2025
17 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 16 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.1
+10%since 1990
from 38.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K11K11K11K11K1990201020202024Pope County
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,633
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,131 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,032
+101%since 1990
from $9,465 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.8%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$79,900
+55%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$363
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $243 in 1990
US average: $602
81.0%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 78.7% in 1990
19.0% rent
2.2
+15%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(10,702)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0%(4)
Asian0.1%(9)
Diversity Score1.1%(117)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(11,078)
Black0.2%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(57)
Asian0.1%(9)
Diversity Score2%(223)
2
+82%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.7%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.8%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.7 min
−62%since 1990
from 33.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pope County, Minnesota?

Pope County, Minnesota has about 11,236 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pope County, Minnesota?

The typical household in Pope County, Minnesota earns about $35,633 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pope County, Minnesota expensive?

In Pope County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $79,900, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Pope County, Minnesota?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Pope County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pope County, Minnesota?

About 8.8% of people in Pope County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pope County, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Pope County, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 491 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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