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Pikeville

Tennessee · 1,608 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 $22,292. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,700. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 49% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,608
−10%since 2000
from 1,781 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
658 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 729 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.9
+14%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Pikeville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,292
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,438 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,730
+15%since 2000
from $12,754 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$405
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
22.6%
−31.3 ptssince 2000
from 53.8% in 2000
50.4% rent
Vacancy rate
19.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+36%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,680)
Black3.1%(55)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(15)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.6%(188)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(1,484)
Black2.8%(45)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(58)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other3.2%(52)
Diversity Score22.2%(358)
Diversity Score
22
+110%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+28%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
22.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.7%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
57.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pikeville, Tennessee?

Pikeville, Tennessee has about 1,608 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pikeville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Pikeville, Tennessee earns about $22,292 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 $86,700, and the typical rent is about $405 a month.

How educated are people in Pikeville, Tennessee?

About 10.7% 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 26.3% of people in Pikeville, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pikeville, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Pikeville, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 163 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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