Pope County, Illinois
Total Population: 3,757
County Seat: Golconda
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
91.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
16.8%
Enrolled in College (18+)
6.6%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.