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Pope County, Arkansas
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Map of Arkansas highlighting Pope County Location in the state of Arkansas
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Founded	November 2, 1829
Named for	John Pope
Seat	Russellville
Largest city	Russellville
Area
• Total
• Land
• Water	, 2.2%
Population
• (2010)	61,754
• Density	76/sq mi (29/km²)
Congressional district	3rd
Time zone	Central: UTC-6/-5
Website	www.popecountyar.com

Pope County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 61,754. The county seat is Russellville. The county was formed on November 2, 1829, from a portion of Crawford County and named for John Pope, the third governor of the Arkansas Territory. It is an alcohol prohibition or dry county.

Pope County is part of the Russellville, AR Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Civil War and Reconstruction

See also: Arkansas in the American Civil War

A large Democratic majority was ardently split into a "town or country" dichotomy at the local level. Further, the county was split between Union and Confederate sympathizers, with deep grudges being held by both sides for grievances committed during the opposite's rule during the war. After the war, Republicans controlled local government and the Democrats controlled the county economy. The political situation and cultural differences kept tensions high between the groups, occasionally resulting in violence. The most violent episode came to be known as the Pope County Militia War, a six-month drama involving robbery, plundering and murder. The state-controlled militia eventually arrived to enforce martial law in the county, making the local Democrats who were providing armed resistance to Clayton's Republican army heroes to Confederate sympathizers around the state.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (2.2%) is water.

Major highways

• 20px Interstate 40
• 20px U.S. Highway 64
• 20px Arkansas Highway 7
• 20px Arkansas Highway 7S
• 20px Arkansas Highway 7T
• 20px Arkansas Highway 16
• 20px Arkansas Highway 27
• 25px Arkansas Highway 105
• 25px Arkansas Highway 123
• 25px Arkansas Highway 124
• 25px Arkansas Highway 164
• 25px Arkansas Highway 247
• 25px Arkansas Highway 324
• 25px Arkansas Highway 326
• 25px Arkansas Highway 331
• 25px Arkansas Highway 333
• 25px Arkansas Highway 363
• 20px Arkansas Highway 980

Adjacent counties

• Newton County (northwest)
• Searcy County & Van Buren County (northeast)
• Conway County (southeast)
• Yell County (south)
• Logan County (southwest)
• Johnson County (west)

National protected areas

• Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge (part)
• Ozark National Forest (part)

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%± <tr><td style="text-align:center">1830</td><td style="padding-left:8px; ">1,483</td><td style="font-size:85%"></td><td style="padding-left:8px; text-align: center;">—</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center">1840</td><td style="padding-left:8px; ">2,850</td><td style="font-size:85%"></td><td style="padding-left:8px; text-align: center;">%</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center">1850</td><td style="padding-left:8px; ">4,710</td><td style="font-size:85%"></td><td style="padding-left:8px; text-align: center;">%</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center">1860</td><td style="padding-left:8px; ">7,883</td><td style="font-size:85%"></td><td style="padding-left:8px; text-align: center;">%</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center">1870</td><td style="padding-left:8px; ">8,386</td><td style="font-size:85%"></td><td style="padding-left:8px; text-align: center;">%</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center">1880</td><td style="padding-left:8px; ">14,322</td><td style="font-size:85%"></td><td style="padding-left:8px; text-align: center;">%</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center">1890</td><td style="padding-left:8px; ">19,458</td><td style="font-size:85%"></td><td style="padding-left:8px; text-align: center;">%</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center">1900</td><td style="padding-left:8px; ">21,715</td><td style="font-size:85%"></td><td style="padding-left:8px; text-align: center;">%</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center">1910</td><td style="padding-left:8px; ">24,527</td><td style="font-size:85%"></td><td style="padding-left:8px; text-align: center;">%</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center">1920</td><td style="padding-left:8px; ">27,153</td><td style="font-size:85%"></td><td style="padding-left:8px; text-align: center;">%</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center">1930</td><td style="padding-left:8px; ">26,547</td><td style="font-size:85%"></td><td style="padding-left:8px; text-align: center;">%</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center">1940</td><td style="padding-left:8px; ">25,682</td><td style="font-size:85%"></td><td style="padding-left:8px; text-align: center;">%</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center">1950</td><td style="padding-left:8px; ">23,291</td><td style="font-size:85%"></td><td style="padding-left:8px; text-align: center;">%</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center">1960</td><td style="padding-left:8px; ">21,177</td><td style="font-size:85%"></td><td style="padding-left:8px; text-align: center;">%</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center">1970</td><td style="padding-left:8px; ">28,607</td><td style="font-size:85%"></td><td style="padding-left:8px; text-align: center;">%</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center">1980</td><td style="padding-left:8px; ">39,021</td><td style="font-size:85%"></td><td style="padding-left:8px; text-align: center;">%</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center">1990</td><td style="padding-left:8px; ">45,883</td><td style="font-size:85%"></td><td style="padding-left:8px; text-align: center;">%</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center">2000</td><td style="padding-left:8px; ">54,469</td><td style="font-size:85%"></td><td style="padding-left:8px; text-align: center;">%</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center">2010</td><td style="padding-left:8px; ">61,754</td><td style="font-size:85%"></td><td style="padding-left:8px; text-align: center;">%</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center">Est. 2013</td><td style="padding-left:8px; ">62,547</td><td style="font-size:85%"></td><td style="padding-left:8px; text-align: center;">%</td></tr><tr><td colspan=4 style="border-top:1px solid black; font-size:85%; text-align:left">U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2013</td></tr>

File:USA Pope County, Arkansas age pyramid.svg

Age pyramid Pope County

As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 54,469 people, 20,701 households, and 15,008 families residing in the county. The population density was 67 people per square mile (26/km²). There were 22,851 housing units at an average density of 28 per square mile (11/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 93.73% White, 2.61% Black or African American, 0.68% Native American, 0.64% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.93% from other races, and 1.39% from two or more races. 2.06% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 20,701 households out of which 34.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.60% were married couples living together, 10.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.50% were non-families. 23.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the county the population was spread out with 25.50% under the age of 18, 11.60% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 21.90% from 45 to 64, and 12.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 96.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $32,069, and the median income for a family was $39,055. Males had a median income of $29,914 versus $19,307 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,918. About 11.60% of families and 15.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.80% of those under age 18 and 14.00% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

Cities

• Atkins
• Dover
• London
• Russellville

Towns

• Hector
• Pottsville

Unincorporated communities

• Augsburg
• Nogo

Townships

File:Pope County Arkansas 2010 Township Map large.jpg

Townships in Pope County, Arkansas as of 2010

Townships in Arkansas are the divisions of a county. Each township includes unincorporated areas; some may have incorporated cities or towns within part of their boundaries. Arkansas townships have limited purposes in modern times. However, the United States Census does list Arkansas population based on townships (sometimes referred to as "county subdivisions" or "minor civil divisions"). Townships are also of value for historical purposes in terms of genealogical research. Each town or city is within one or more townships in an Arkansas county based on census maps and publications. The townships of Pope County are listed below; listed in parentheses are the cities, towns, and/or census-designated places that are fully or partially inside the township.

Pope County formerly included 10 more townships. Allen Township was moved into Hogan Township around 1910, and Hill Township, Galla Creek Township, Independence Township, Lee Township, North Fork Township, Sand Spring Township, and Sulphur Township were also formerly active townships in Pope County. Holla Bend Township, containing the Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge, has also been disbanded.

Township	FIPS code	ANSI code (GNIS ID)	Population center(s)	Pop. (2010)	Pop. density (/mi²)	Pop. density (/km²)	Land area (mi²)	Land area (km²)	Water area (mi²)	Water area (km²)	Geographic coordinates
Bayliss	05-90159	69697		708	24.6	9.5			24|10|N|93|14|06|W|region:US-AR		name= }}
Burnett	05-90558	69698		452	20.9	8.1			19|10|N|92|52|33|W|region:US-AR		name= }}
Center	05-90735	69699		515	36.8	14.2			24|20|N|92|57|16|W|region:US-AR		name= }}
Clark	05-90813	69700	London	2969	115.3	44.6			19|45|N|93|14|46|W|region:US-AR		name= }}
Convenience	05-90921	69701		933	50.4	19.4			20|00|N|92|56|41|W|region:US-AR		name= }}
Dover	05-91134	69702	Dover	5277	119.1	46.0			23|30|N|93|07|01|W|region:US-AR		name= }}
Freeman	05-91377	69703		98	0.8	0.3			39|10|N|93|04|06|W|region:US-AR		name= }}
Galla	05-91407	69704	Pottsville	3523	88.7	34.3			13|15|N|93|02|46|W|region:US-AR		name= }}
Griffin	05-91536	69705		901	26.5	10.2			25|30|N|92|52|36|W|region:US-AR		name= }}
Gum Log	05-91560	69706		1420	71.6	27.6			16|30|N|92|59|51|W|region:US-AR		name= }}
Illinois	05-91812	69707	Russellville	25841	540.9	208.9			17|00|N|93|07|46|W|region:US-AR		name= }}
Jackson	05-91875	69708	Hector	1191	11.5	4.4			29|20|N|92|57|01|W|region:US-AR		name= }}
Liberty	05-92181	69709		805	14.2	5.5			29|40|N|93|03|16|W|region:US-AR		name= }}
Martin	05-92415	69710		1482	23.7	9.2			28|25|N|93|10|06|W|region:US-AR		name= }}
Moreland	05-92553	69711		700	52.2	20.2			21|30|N|92|59|46|W|region:US-AR		name= }}
Phoenix	05-92871	69712		334	26.7	10.3			24|30|N|93|00|31|W|region:US-AR		name= }}
Smyrna	05-93420	69713		173	2.4	0.9			38|10|N|92|53|46|W|region:US-AR		name= }}
Valley	05-93765	69714		2776	125.7	48.5			20|05|N|93|02|46|W|region:US-AR		name= }}
Wilson	05-94089	69715	Atkins	4371	77.6	30.0			13|30|N|92|55|01|W|region:US-AR		name= }}
Source: "Census 2000 U.S. Gazetteer Files". U.S. Census Bureau, Geography Division.

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Pope County, Arkansas

References

• Arsenault, Raymond (1988) [1984]. The Wild Ass of the Ozarks (2nd ed.). Knoxville, Tennessee: University of Tennessee Press in arrangement with Temple University Press (original publisher). ISBN 0-87049-569-0. OCLC 16684346. 

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