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Pope County, MN
9 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Pope County, Minnesota.
Population
11,418
Land area
675sq mi
People per sq mi
17
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Pope County
Pope County at a glance
- Pope County is 77% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $76,220 a year, 14% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $255,100 (23% below Minnesota) and median rent is $902 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Glenwood (2,633), Starbuck (1,235) and Cyrus (355).
Local data for Pope County, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pope County, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,220
Poverty rate
9.4%
Median home value
$255,100
Prices +7.3% in a year
Median rent
$902/mo
Homeownership
83.5%
Bachelor's or higher
23.9%
Median age
45.3
Average commute
22.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,200), Norwegian Americans (3,033), Irish Americans (954).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,343
4,400 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,989
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$97.6M
FY 2026, $8,633 per person
PPP loans
$44.7M
1,054 loans, 4,959 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$59.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Pope County, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.8%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked4.6%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home11.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pope County, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
443
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 2°F
26.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pope County, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Pope County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Pope County, MN?
- Glenwood is the largest city or town in Pope County, with about 2,633 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Pope County?
- Pope County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 56244, 56316, 56323, 56334, 56349.
- What is the population of Pope County, MN?
- About 11,418 people live in Pope County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Pope County?
- Pope County borders Stearns County, Kandiyohi County, Douglas County, Swift County, Stevens County, Grant County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023