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Pikeville

North Carolina · 712 residents · 0.755 sq mi
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Pikeville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,659. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $114,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
712
−1%since 2000
from 719 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
943 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 952 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+5%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5416146877608331990201020202024Pikeville
2024776
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,659
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,525
+49%since 2000
from $18,526 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $507 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.2%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
39.8% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+18%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(689)
Black1.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(14)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.9%(57)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(506)
Black15.7%(112)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(53)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.2%(16)
Diversity Score53.2%(379)
Diversity Score
53
+575%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+87%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.0%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 91.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.4%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.8%
−65.9 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pikeville, North Carolina?

Pikeville, North Carolina has about 712 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pikeville, North Carolina?

The typical household in Pikeville, North Carolina earns about $49,659 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pikeville, North Carolina expensive?

In Pikeville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $114,100, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Pikeville, North Carolina?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Pikeville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pikeville, North Carolina?

About 16.1% of people in Pikeville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pikeville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Pikeville, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 135 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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