Pope County, Illinois

Total Population: 3,757

County Seat: Golconda

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Median Home Value

$165,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$62,500

Across all households

Median Age

50.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

16.8%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)89.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)5.0%
Hispanic or Latino2.6%
Two or More Races2.6%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.7%

Under 18 Years

15.7%

65 Years and Over

26.0%

Male

51.7%

Female

48.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.5%

No Health Insurance

2.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

16.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$62,500

Mean Household Income

$78,018

Per Capita Income

$31,016

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

59.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

9.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$165,300

Median Rent

$438/mo

Total Housing Units

2,273

Owner-Occupied

86.1%

Renter-Occupied

13.9%

Vacancy Rate

40.0%

Married Couple Households

54.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

21.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

19.3%

Average Household Size

2.63

Broadband Internet Access

73.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

7.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17151.