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Pike County

Alabama · 33,009 residents · 672.067 sq mi
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Pike County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,218. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $131,600. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,009
+11%since 2000
from 29,605 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
49 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 44 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.8
+7%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K29K30K32K34K1990201020202024Pike County
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,218
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,551 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,784
+60%since 2000
from $14,904 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,600
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$727
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
43.1% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+47%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(17,790)
Black36.4%(10,766)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(365)
Asian0.4%(105)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.8%(18,008)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.6%(18,036)
Black36.6%(12,068)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(905)
Asian1.7%(577)
Other2.4%(803)
Diversity Score68.7%(22,667)
Segregation Score21.7%(7,149)
Diversity Score
69
+13%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+34%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.6%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$114,000−13%
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PIKE COUNTY VS
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Home value$81,700−38%
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Home value$112,900−14%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pike County, Alabama?

Pike County, Alabama has about 33,009 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pike County, Alabama?

The typical household in Pike County, Alabama earns about $39,218 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pike County, Alabama expensive?

In Pike County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $131,600, and the typical rent is about $727 a month.

How educated are people in Pike County, Alabama?

About 29.6% of adults age 25 and over in Pike County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pike County, Alabama?

About 23.0% of people in Pike County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pike County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Pike County, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,414 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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