City

Pope, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Panola County  ·  Mississippi

👥2,557Population
💰$76,741Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.6Median Age
🏠$128,800Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓33.9%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊11.2%Unemployment▲ 129% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 38.4% Female 61.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.5%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 8.1%Other: 1.9%Race
White88.5%
Hispanic1.5%
Black8.1%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty4.2% ▼ 59% below avg
College Grads33.9% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment11.2% ▲ 129% above avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.8%)
HS Graduate421 (28.4%)
Some College302 (20.4%)
Associates246 (16.6%)
Bachelors276 (18.6%)
Graduate Degree226 (15.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 28.4%Some College: 20.4%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 18.6%Graduate: 15.2%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad28.4%
Some College20.4%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors18.6%
Graduate15.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.5%Renter: 30.5%Tenure
Owner69.5%
Renter30.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,741 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$128,800 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$960/mo
Total Housing Units1,108
Vacant Units119

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
65%
About Pope, MS

Pope is a city in Mississippi, located in Panola County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,557 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.6 years.

Economically, Pope is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,741 is near the national average. Approximately 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Pope is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $128,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $960 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pope is moderately educated. 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.46%).

Pope, MS offers residents above-average earning potential within Mississippi.

ZIP Codes in Pope
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38658 2,557 $76,741 $128,800 $960 11.2% 33.9% 69.5%