Pope, MN County is a vibrant, small community located in central Minnesota with an estimated population of 11,216 people and a population density of 17 people per square mile. The county is home to many local businesses including The Pope County Tribune, The Merchants Bank of Minnesota, and the Pope County Free Fair. Year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, bird watching and fishing at the nearby Lake Minnewaska can be enjoyed by the locals. Other organizations in the area include Pope County Historical Society and Pope County United Way which help to support local youth programs and provide resources to those who need it most. Sports are also very popular in Pope County with high school athletics being a big part of life for many families. Local events like fishing tournaments on Lake Minnewaska or baseball games at Glenwood High School draw large crowds throughout the year.
The population in Pope County is 11,216. There are 17 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Pope County is 45.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Pope County is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Pope County
- 61.0% are married
- 8.8% are divorced
- 27.3% are married with children
- 8.1% have children, but are single
Race in Pope County
- 96.5% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander