Pope County, Illinois Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Pope County, Illinois
Pope County, Illinois Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
3,739
Median Age
53.9
Male Median
56.5
Female Median
52.9
Pope County, Illinois Population Growth

Pope County, Illinois Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -15.5%%.
-15.5%% Growth
Pope County, Illinois Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Pope County, Illinois Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 53.9 | 3,739 |
| 2023 | 50.8 | 3,757 |
| 2022 | 49.7 | 3,799 |
| 2021 | 49.8 | 3,820 |
| 2020 | 56.8 | 4,177 |
| 2019 | 52.5 | 4,203 |
| 2018 | 53.7 | 4,249 |
| 2017 | 52.2 | 4,360 |
| 2016 | 50.6 | 4,255 |
| 2015 | 47.7 | 4,331 |
| 2014 | 48.0 | 4,362 |
| 2013 | 48.2 | 4,383 |
| 2012 | 47.9 | 4,399 |
| 2011 | 48.3 | 4,418 |
| 2010 | 46.5 | 4,426 |
Pope County, Illinois Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.7% |
| 5–17 | 9.8% |
| 18–24 | 6.7% |
| 25–34 | 6.7% |
| 35–54 | 22.7% |
| 55–64 | 20.5% |
| 65+ | 29.0% |
Dependency Ratios for Pope County, Illinois
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 76.7
- Youth Dependency:
- 25.5
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 51.2
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Pope County, Illinois
The median age in Pope County, Illinois is 53.9 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Pope County, Illinois is 3,739.
In Pope County, Illinois, seniors (ages 65+) make up 29.0% of the population, while children under 18 represent 9.8%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Pope County, Illinois is aging.