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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pikeville

Tennessee · 1,781 residents · 2.443 sq mi
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Pikeville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,438. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $67,200. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,781
+1%since 1990
from 1,771 in 1990
1990 – 2025
729 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 725 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.7
+6%since 1990
from 35.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Pikeville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,438
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,217 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,754
+41%since 1990
from $9,065 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.2%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 26.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$67,200
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$357
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $235 in 1990
US average: $602
53.8%
−5.9 ptssince 1990
from 59.7% in 1990
46.2% rent
2.9
+9%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,700)
Black2.9%(52)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score10%(176)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,680)
Black3.1%(55)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(15)
Asian0.4%(7)
Diversity Score10.6%(188)
11
+6%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.5%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.8%
+13.9 ptssince 1990
from 48.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.6 min
+10%since 1990
from 17.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pikeville, Tennessee?

Pikeville, Tennessee has about 1,781 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pikeville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Pikeville, Tennessee earns about $23,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pikeville, Tennessee expensive?

In Pikeville, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $67,200, and the typical rent is about $357 a month.

How educated are people in Pikeville, Tennessee?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Pikeville, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pikeville, Tennessee?

About 25.2% of people in Pikeville, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pikeville, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Pikeville, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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