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Pope, MS
Village in Panola County, Mississippi.
Population
413
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
285
ZIP codes
0
Pope and its ZIP codes
Pope at a glance
- Pope is about 4.5 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
Local data for Pope, MS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Panola County. PPP loans are for Pope.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,819
10,737 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,138
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$218M
FY 2026, $6,568 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Pope, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
466
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
84
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 31°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pope, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.1%
U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Pope
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CourtlandTown | 1.8 mi | 1.1 |
| BatesvilleCity | 7.3 mi | 20 |
| OaklandTown | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| CrowderTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| SardisTown | 15 mi | 2 |
| CharlestonCity | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| TillatobaTown | 16 mi | 1 |
| Water ValleyCity | 19 mi | 7 |
| MarksCity | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| LambertTown | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| ComoTown | 21 mi | 1.9 |
| FalconTown | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| TaylorVillage | 21 mi | 2.9 |
| DarlingCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.7 |
| SledgeTown | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| CoffeevilleTown | 22 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pope, MS in?
- Pope is in Panola County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Pope, MS?
- About 413 people live in Pope, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pope?
- Nearby places include Courtland (1.8 mi), Batesville (7.3 mi), Oakland (11 mi), Crowder (11 mi), Sardis (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023