Pope County
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Pope County: Government transfers accounted for 39.5% of income in 2022, up from 23.8% in 1970
In 2022, government transfers contributed 39.5% of income in Pope County. How does this compare to historical figures?
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FOIA request sent to Pope County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Pope County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.
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2022: Comparing aging and government transfer dependency in Pope County since 1970
Since 1970, Pope County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 13.3%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 0.1%.
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39.5% of income in Pope County came from government transfers in 2022, ranking it fourth in Illinois
In 2022, government transfers made up 39.5% of income in Pope County—ranking it fourth most dependent among Illinois counties.
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Pope County ranks 16th in Illinois for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022
In 2022, residents of Pope County received an average of $14,432 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 16th highest in Illinois.
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Pope County announces tentative property tax equalization multiplier for 2024
Pope County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR).
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‘The new Law is a clear violation of the 2nd Amendment to the U. S. Constitution’
Pope County Sheriff Jerry Suits has joined the Illinois sheriffs who’ve said they will not enforce the state’s new assault weapons ban.
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Census Bureau reports Pope County population was 4,203 in 2019
Pope County had a population of 4,203 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Southern Illinois News.
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Census Bureau reports Pope County population was 4,177 in 2020
Pope County had a population of 4,177 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Southern Illinois News.
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Pope county population decreases by 111 people between 2017 and 2018
Pope county population decreased by 111 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Pope county population decreases by 111 people between 2017 and 2018
Pope county population decreased by 111 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Pope County ranked 100th in Illinois for resident earnings in 2018
Pope County ranked 100th among counties in Illinois by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Pope County ranked 100th in Illinois for resident earnings in 2019
Pope County ranked 100th among counties in Illinois by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Pope County convicted of homicide
There was an offender convicted of homicide released on parole in Pope County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Southern Illinois News.
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Q1 2019 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Pope County?
There was one offender released on parole during that lives in Pope County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Southern Illinois News.
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Q4 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Pope County?
There were three offenders released on parole during the fourth quarter that live in Pope County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Southern Illinois News.
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Q3 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Pope County?
There was one offender released on parole during that lives in Pope County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Southern Illinois News.
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Q2 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Pope County?
There was one offender released on parole during that lives in Pope County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Southern Illinois News.
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2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Pope County?
There were five offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Pope County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Southern Illinois News.
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Q4 2018 Recap: Parolees in Pope County convicted of property crimes
There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole in Pope County during the fourth quarter of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Southern Illinois News.