Pope County GIS Maps
Pope County, Illinois, has 3,763 residents and covers 368.8 square miles. The population declined 15.8% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Pope County is 17151.
Golconda is the county's largest population center. Pope County also includes 5 zip codes, 1 public school district and 20 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
- 3,763▾
- Median Home Value
- $165,300▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 442▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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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 3,763 residents in 2020. That was 15.8% lower than in 2010. Pope County had 650 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 10 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Golconda, Stonefort and Vienna.
Population Trend in Pope County IL
Pope County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Pope County Zip Codes
Pope County has 5 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Golconda (62938), Stonefort (62987) and Vienna (62985). Golconda is the largest zip by population, with about 2,532 residents or 67% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 125% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Pope County IL
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62938 | Golconda | 2,532 | ▾ -16.5% |
| 62987 | Stonefort | 1,266 | ▴ 7.8% |
| 62985 | Vienna | 895 | ▴ 5.9% |
| 62947 | Herod | 533 | ▾ -1.1% |
| 62928 | Eddyville | 176 | ▾ -39.9% |
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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 50.8, which makes the county a little older than Illinois overall. About 15.7% of residents are under 18, while 26% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 26% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 16.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 37.2%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Pope County IL
Median Age
50.8
Under 18
15.7%
Age 65+
26%
Bachelor's+
16.8%
Pope County School Districts
Pope County is served by 1 public school district with 442 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Pope County IL
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pope County Community Unit School District 1 | 442 | 100% | ▾ -7.5% |
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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 $165,300 and a median gross rent of $438. About 86% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Illinois median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $161,225 and homes spent about 74 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, IL
Pope County has 192 business listings across 90 categories. The largest categories in Pope County business listings are Campgrounds & RV Parks (14, 7.3%), Churches & Religious Organizations (13, 6.8%), and Landmark And Historical Building (7, 3.6%). 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, IL
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 14 | 7.3% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 13 | 6.8% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 7 | 3.6% |
| Parks & Recreation | 6 | 3.1% |
| Lodge | 5 | 2.6% |
| Structure And Geography | 5 | 2.6% |
| Forest | 5 | 2.6% |
| Bar And Grill Restaurant | 5 | 2.6% |
| Post Offices | 5 | 2.6% |
| Public Service And Government | 4 | 2.1% |
Pope County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Glendale Stables | Active Life | Golconda |
| Dari Barr | American Restaurants | Golconda |
| Little Creek Archery II | Archery Range | Eddyville |
| Blue Fish Lagoon Bar/Video Slot Rooms | Arts And Entertainment | Golconda |
| Golconda Riverfront | Attractions And Activities | |
| Adam's Auto Works | Auto Body Shop | Golconda |
| Curt Eagan - COUNTRY Financial representative | Auto Insurance | Golconda |
| Broadway Auto Parts | Automotive Parts And Accessories | Golconda |
| NAPA Auto Parts - Blanchard Automotive | Auto Repair | Golconda |
| Banterra Bank | Banks & Credit Unions | Golconda |
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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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