Pope County GIS Maps
Pope County, Arkansas, has 63,381 residents and covers 812.5 square miles. The population grew 2.6% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Pope County is 05115.
Russellville is the county's largest population center. Pope County also includes 8 zip codes, 8 public school districts and 35 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Pope County Trends
- Population
- 63,381▴
- Median Home Value
- $161,700▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 13,262▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Pope County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Pope County Population
Pope County had 63,381 residents in 2020. That was 2.6% higher than in 2010. Pope County added 8,912 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 78 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Russellville, Russellville and Dover.
Population Trend in Pope County AR
Pope County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Pope County Zip Codes
Pope County has 8 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Russellville (72802), Russellville (72801) and Dover (72837). Russellville is the largest zip by population, with about 22,752 residents or 36% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 78% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Pope County AR
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72802 | Russellville | 22,752 | ▴ 8.5% |
| 72801 | Russellville | 18,510 | ▾ -0.9% |
| 72837 | Dover | 7,897 | ▴ 0.7% |
| 72823 | Atkins | 6,404 | ▾ -5.3% |
| 72858 | Pottsville | 3,476 | ▴ 9.4% |
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Pope County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Pope County Demographics
Pope County has a median age of 36.7, which makes the county a little younger than Arkansas overall. About 23.2% of residents are under 18, while 16.1% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 30.6% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 24.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 25.1%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Pope County AR
Median Age
36.7
Under 18
23.2%
Age 65+
16.1%
Bachelor's+
24.6%
Pope County School Districts
Pope County is served by 8 public school districts with 13,262 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Russellville Schools, Pottsville Public Schools and Clinton. Those three districts account for about 66% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Pope County AR
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russellville Schools | 5,591 | 42.2% | ▴ 1.7% |
| Pottsville Public Schools | 1,838 | 13.9% | ▴ 2.2% |
| Clinton School District | 1,260 | 9.5% | ▾ -3.4% |
| Lamar School District | 1,254 | 9.5% | ▴ 5.1% |
| Dover School District | 1,205 | 9.1% | ▾ -1.1% |
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Pope County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Pope County Housing & Real Estate
Pope County has a median home value of $161,700 and a median gross rent of $855. About 71% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Arkansas median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $293,950 and homes spent about 92 days on the market.
Pope County Housing Mix
Pope County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Pope County Housing Trends
Pope County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Pope County, AR
Pope County has 2,813 business listings across 538 categories. The largest categories in Pope County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (131, 4.7%), Landmark And Historical Building (50, 1.8%), and Auto Repair (46, 1.6%). The full Pope County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Pope County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Pope County, AR
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 131 | 4.7% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 50 | 1.8% |
| Auto Repair | 46 | 1.6% |
| Gas Stations | 39 | 1.4% |
| Fast Food | 35 | 1.2% |
| Beauty Salons | 34 | 1.2% |
| Insurance Agencies | 34 | 1.2% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 33 | 1.2% |
| Car Dealerships | 32 | 1.1% |
| Baptist Church | 30 | 1.1% |
Pope County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom House | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Russellville |
| Arkansas Tech University Wilson Residence Hall | Accommodation | Russellville |
| John W Stottman Jr CPA PA | Accountant | Russellville |
| Mack's Pines | Active Life | Dover |
| Outdoor Cover Warehouse | Adventure Sports Center | Russellville |
| RHR Adpro Advertising LLC | Advertising Agency | Russellville |
| Arkansas Valley Farmers Association | Agricultural Cooperatives | Russellville |
| River Valley Tractor | Agricultural Service | Russellville |
| Sanders Ford Tractor | Agriculture | Russellville |
| Farm Credit of Western Arkansas - Russellville | Agriculture Association | Russellville |
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Pope County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Pope County Basemaps
Pope County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Pope County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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