The Town FilesPope County, Illinois
3,739 people. The median home is worth $143,800 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $60,050.
Towns in Pope County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golconda | 630 | $69,300 | $41,875 | 58.7 |
People and housing
| Pope County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $143,800 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $449 | $960 |
| Median household income | $60,050 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 53.9 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.7% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.3% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
643 jobs in 2024, average pay $41,535 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 643 storm events in Pope County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Pope County has been included in 12 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| November 26, 2013 | Tornado | DR-4157: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| June 7, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1991: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 2, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1826: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).