Pope County, Arkansas is located in the north of the state and has a population of 63,234 people. It has a population density of 79.18 people per square mile, which is slightly lower than the national average of 93.29 people per square mile. Pope County is home to many local businesses, such as Barberry Ridge Golf Club, River Valley Sports Complex, and Brown's Pest Control Service. Year-round outdoor activities are also popular in this area; some nearby attractions include Lake Dardanelle State Park for camping and hiking, Ozark OHV Park for off-roading, and Ozark National Forest for wildlife viewing. Additionally, there are a number of demographic organizations that help build community spirit throughout the county such as The American Red Cross and The Salvation Army. Last but not least, sports fans can enjoy local sporting events like high school football games at Russellville High School or take part in competitive events like the Pope County Fall Classic Archery Tournament.
The population in Pope County is 63,234. There are 78 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Pope County is 36.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Pope County is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Pope County
- 49.9% are married
- 12.0% are divorced
- 31.2% are married with children
- 14.6% have children, but are single
Race in Pope County
- 84.7% are White
- 2.9% are Black
- 1.0% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 8.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander