Living in Pope, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pope · Census data 2020–2024
Pope has 413 residents with a median age of 40.9. The median household income is $59,167 (5% higher than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $106,500, the median rent is $938/month.
Pope is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Pope at a glance
- Population
- 413
- Median age
- 40.9State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $59,167State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $106,500State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $938/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 62.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Pope a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Mississippi median; home values 37% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 16.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Pope
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pope the median home value is $106,500, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $938 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,575 a month in housing costs.
Pope median household income
The median household income in Pope is $59,167 and the income per person is $30,095. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Pope: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 184
- Owner-occupied
- 62.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.8%
- Vacant
- 10.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.52
Pope demographics
- Population
- 413
- Median age
- 40.9
- Under 18
- 14.5%
- 65 and older
- 28.3%
- Households
- 164
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pope ›
Education in Pope
36% of adults 25 and older in Pope have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pope
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Drive alone
- 86%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.1%
Pope vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pope | 413 | $59,167 | $106,500 | $938 |
| Courtland | 1,205 | $46,544 | $93,600 | $925 |
| Batesville | 7,387 | $51,727 | $222,400 | $895 |
| Oakland | 402 | $32,697 | — | — |
| Crowder | 606 | $27,273 | $49,600 | $453 |
| Sardis | 2,445 | $32,205 | $82,600 | $703 |
| Charleston | 1,979 | $36,892 | $88,800 | $683 |
| Water Valley | 3,376 | $42,684 | $135,500 | $606 |
| Marks | 1,377 | $32,132 | $96,700 | $876 |
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What is the median household income in Pope, MS?
The median household income in Pope is $59,167, 5% higher than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Pope?
The median home value in Pope is $106,500, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Pope?
The median gross rent in Pope is $938 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Pope, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Mississippi median; home values 37% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 16.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Pope?
The median age in Pope is 40.9 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Pope?
The average commute to work in Pope is 31 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pope?
The unemployment rate in Pope is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pope?
36% of adults in Pope have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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