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Pope County

Minnesota · 11,308 residents · 674.554 sq mi
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Pope County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,878. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $185,800. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,308
+1%since 2000
from 11,236 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
17 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 17 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+8%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K11K11K11K1990201020202024Pope County
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,878
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,633 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,244
+85%since 2000
from $19,032 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,800
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$672
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
20.7% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+32%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(11,078)
Black0.2%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(57)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(223)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(10,751)
Black0.3%(34)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(191)
Asian0.4%(50)
Other2%(228)
Diversity Score10.8%(1,225)
Segregation Score17.5%(1,981)
Diversity Score
11
+447%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
18
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+68%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.9%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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POPE COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pope County, Minnesota?

Pope County, Minnesota has about 11,308 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pope County, Minnesota earns about $62,878 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 $185,800, and the typical rent is about $672 a month.

How educated are people in Pope County, Minnesota?

About 22.3% 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 8.4% 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 563 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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