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Pope County, MN market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Pope County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 11,420
- +0.8% since 2020
- Households
- 4,958
- Median household income
- $76,220
- +24.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $255,100
- Jobs located here
- 4,359
- Highest market score
- 77
- Doctors, dentists and clinics, #154 of 2,394 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 11,420 people live in Pope County, in 4,958 households. Population estimates put the population change in Pope County from 2020 to 2025 at +0.8%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Pope County is $76,220 a year, 6% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 24.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Pope County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 130, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (68).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Pope County are for medical and dental practices (77), auto repair shops (76) and auto repair and car care businesses (75). Pope County ranks #154 of 2,394 scored counties for medical and dental practices.
For its number of households, Pope County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for insurance agencies (42% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (50% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Pope County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Pope County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 77 | #154 of 2,394 | 21 | 42.4 | $329K | 216 | 4 |
| Auto repair shops | 76 | #180 of 2,378 | 6 | 12.1 | $1M | 232 | 5 |
| Auto repair and car care | 75 | #216 of 2,401 | 11 | 22.2 | $562K | 209 | 7 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 70 | #404 of 2,405 | 39 | 78.7 | $487K | 131 | 15 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 67 | #342 of 2,088 | 5 | 10.1 | $857K | 129 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 67 | #385 of 2,385 | 15 | 30.3 | $323K | 152 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 62 | #454 of 2,176 | 5 | 10.1 | Index only | 252 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 61 | #617 of 2,200 | 5 | 10.1 | $826K | 94 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 59 | #742 of 2,339 | 10 | 20.2 | $484K | 113 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 58 | #651 of 2,229 | 7 | 14.1 | Index only | 227 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 58 | #801 of 2,405 | 20 | 40.3 | $950K | 143 | 10 |
| Convenience stores | 53 | #1,025 of 2,261 | 5 | 10.1 | $5.9M | 75 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 52 | #1,124 of 2,402 | 11 | 22.2 | $2.7M | 80 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 47 | #1,166 of 2,057 | 5 | 10.1 | $2.6M | 108 | 11 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 39 | #1,304 of 1,771 | 6 | 12.1 | $999K | 60 | 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 38 | #1,486 of 2,063 | 7 | 14.1 | $2.7M | 73 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 33 | #1,215 of 1,493 | 6 | 12.1 | $999K | 34 | 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 26 | #1,935 of 2,272 | 11 | 22.2 | $862K | 69 | 6 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.1 | $4.7M | 115 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.1 | $2.4M | 189 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.1 | $2.4M | 273 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.1 | $3.3M | 69 | 5 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.1 | $1.7M | 72 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.1 | $4.7M | 93 | 4 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.1 | $654K | 65 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.1 | $2.3M | 96 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.1 | $2.1M | 67 | 5 |
| Gas stations | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.1 | $5.2M | 219 | 7 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.1 | $1.4M | 110 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.1 | $1.6M | 184 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.0 | $3.5M | Too few | 4 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.0 | $9.5M | Too few | 4 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.0 | $446K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.0 | $14.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.0 | $2.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.0 | $3.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.0 | $2.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.0 | $4.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.0 | $6.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.0 | $13.2M | Too few | 6 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.0 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.0 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.0 | $4.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.0 | $4.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.0 | $6.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Pope County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $6.2M | $1,246 | 130 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $15.7M | $3,158 | 122 |
| Food away from home | $19M | $3,832 | 94 |
| Groceries | $29.7M | $5,997 | 95 |
| Personal care products and services | $4.8M | $977 | 97 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2M | $395 | 68 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4.3M | $865 | 88 |
| Medical and dental services | $6.9M | $1,393 | 108 |
| Pets | $4.1M | $833 | 92 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $9.6M | $1,936 | 94 |
| Vehicle insurance | $9.5M | $1,912 | 98 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $13.2M | $2,653 | 88 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $6M | $1,209 | 86 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $68.7M | $13,860 | 83 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Pope County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 11,420+0.8% since 2020
- Households
- 4,958
- Median age
- 45.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 84%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 675 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 17
- Median household income
- $76,220+24.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $94,724
- Median home value
- $255,100
- Jobs located here
- 4,359
- Daytime population
- 10,290Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Pope County?
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Questions
How fast is Pope County, MN growing?
Population estimates put Pope County at 11,420 people in 2025, up 0.8% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 4,958 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 24.4%, before inflation.
How much do households in Pope County, MN spend?
Households in Pope County spend about $68.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $29.7M on groceries and $19M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Pope County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 130, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (68).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Pope County, MN?
Of the business types scored in Pope County, medical and dental practices (77), auto repair shops (76) and auto repair and car care businesses (75) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For medical and dental practices, that ranks #154 of 2,394 scored counties.
How does Pope County, MN compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Pope County is $76,220, 6% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $255,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for insurance agencies (42% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (50% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 18 of the 56 business types have a score in Pope County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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