Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
| Below Poverty | 9.2% ▼ 8% below avg |
| College Grads | 44.9% ▲ 16% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.9% ▼ 81% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 43 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,240 (28.4%) |
| Some College | 746 (9.5%) |
| Associates | 1,316 (16.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,596 (20.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,936 (24.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,476 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $249,359 ▼ 11% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $858/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 6,544 |
| Vacant Units | 1,568 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Pope County is located in Minnesota and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 11,258 residents. With a median age of 46.6, it is a mature county.
Pope County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $72,476 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 0.9%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.2% is near the national average.
Housing in Pope County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $249,359 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $858. Homeownership rates are high at 83.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Pope County are primarily White (94.35%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 44.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Pope County, MN is a solidly middle-class area in Minnesota. The 6 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56323 | Cyrus | 579 | $70,000 | $156,300 | $650 | 2.5% | 30.2% |
| 56327 | Farwell | 771 | $79,643 | $352,600 | — | 2.4% | 48.0% |
| 56334 | Glenwood | 5,791 | $67,264 | $258,400 | $844 | 0.5% | 48.3% |
| 56349 | Lowry | 804 | $91,250 | $258,700 | $967 | 0.7% | 45.8% |
| 56381 | Starbuck | 2,371 | $78,348 | $226,000 | $866 | 1.1% | 40.5% |
| 56385 | Villard | 942 | $69,375 | $217,300 | $960 | 1.3% | 41.2% |