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Pikeville

Kentucky · 7,754 residents · 20.764 sq mi
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Pikeville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,122. Population has grown 23% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $226,200. The poverty rate of 29.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,754
+23%since 2000
from 6,295 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
373 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 303 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.2
−1%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Pikeville
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,122
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,026 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,215
+36%since 2000
from $21,426 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,200
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$732
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
41.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 47.4% in 2000
58.6% rent
Afford Score
5.8
+24%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(5,882)
Black2.6%(165)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(88)
Asian1.3%(79)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.9%(810)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(6,732)
Black3.8%(295)
Hispanic / Latino3%(234)
Asian2.5%(195)
Other2.9%(225)
Diversity Score28.5%(2,210)
Diversity Score
28
+121%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.1%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+44%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 49.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.0%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
53.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pikeville, Kentucky?

Pikeville, Kentucky has about 7,754 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pikeville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Pikeville, Kentucky earns about $39,122 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pikeville, Kentucky expensive?

In Pikeville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $226,200, and the typical rent is about $732 a month.

How educated are people in Pikeville, Kentucky?

About 41.1% of adults age 25 and over in Pikeville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pikeville, Kentucky?

About 29.8% of people in Pikeville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pikeville, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Pikeville, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,430 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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