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Pope County, AR
8 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Pope County, Arkansas.
Population
64,131
Land area
811sq mi
People per sq mi
79
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Pope County
Pope County at a glance
- Pope County is 35% denser than Arkansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 12th among 75 counties in Arkansas.
- The median household income is $57,344, 6% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,100 (10% below Arkansas) and median rent is $859 a month.
- Its largest cities are Russellville (29,162), Pottsville (3,229) and Atkins (2,877).
Local data for Pope County, AR
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools26
- Colleges2
- Libraries4
- Banks27
- Post Offices10
- Parks25
- Grocery Stores20
- Restaurants169
- Affordable Housing11
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers7
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment9
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities10
- Historic Places29
Housing and community stats
Pope County, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,344
Poverty rate
16.9%
Median home value
$170,100
Prices +3.2% in a year
Median rent
$859/mo
Homeownership
70.4%
Bachelor's or higher
24.7%
Median age
37.0
Average commute
20.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,095), Irish Americans (5,637), Mexican Americans (3,721).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,790
26,837 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,559
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$412M
FY 2026, $6,494 per person
PPP loans
$91.2M
1,569 loans, 12,253 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$207K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Pope County, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled11.5%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pope County, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
487
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
72
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 30°F
46.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone29 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pope County, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.6%
U.S. 33.3% +11.3 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Pope County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Pope County, AR?
- Russellville is the largest city or town in Pope County, with about 29,162 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Pope County?
- Pope County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 72686, 72801, 72802, 72823, 72837.
- What is the population of Pope County, AR?
- About 64,131 people live in Pope County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Pope County?
- Pope County borders Johnson County, Logan County, Conway County, Yell County, Van Buren County, Searcy County, Newton County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023