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Pike County

Illinois · 14,231 residents (2025 est.) · 831.352 sq mi
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Pike County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,777. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 2,915 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $101,400. Households here earn about 28% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,469
−17%since 2000
from 17,384 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
17 / sq mi
−12%since 2009
from 20 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
43.0
+8%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:14,231 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K16K17K18K1990201020202024Pike County
202414K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.2%(896)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.2%(898)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.7%(972)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196%(866)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.6%(671)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.4%(1,656)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.9%(1,723)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.6%(1,685)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.5%(1,950)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.3%(1,778)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.5%(794)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4%(580)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,777
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,127 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,134
+102%since 2000
from $15,946 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
+8%since 2010
from 0.400 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$676
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
22.3% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
−8%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
32
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Pike County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(16,868)
Black1.5%(260)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(87)
Asian0.2%(41)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(13,698)
Black0.6%(87)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(298)
Asian0.3%(41)
Other2.4%(345)
Diversity Score
13
+56%since 2009
from 8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
22
−11%since 2020
from 24 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.2%(177)
Colombian0.5%(69)
Salvadoran0.2%(23)
Honduran0.1%(9)
Cuban0%(5)
Asian origin
Filipino0.1%(17)
Chinese0.1%(13)
Asian Indian0.1%(11)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German20.9%(3,026)
English12.5%(1,808)
American10.3%(1,488)
Irish10.2%(1,477)
Scottish2.3%(328)
French2.2%(325)
Italian1.6%(228)
Dutch0.8%(111)
Swiss0.5%(74)
Welsh0.5%(69)
Polish0.4%(64)
Russian0.4%(57)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.3%(41)
Greek0.2%(36)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(35)
Slovak0.2%(35)
British0.2%(34)
Danish0.2%(31)
Norwegian0.2%(29)
Ukrainian0.2%(26)
Portuguese0.2%(22)
Czech0.1%(10)
Arab0.1%(8)
Lebanese0.1%(8)
Canadian0.1%(8)
Finnish0%(5)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+30%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.4%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 16.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.2%
+19.5 ptssince 2017
from 63.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.1%(1,801)
Married50.3%(2,906)
Widowed4.3%(251)
Divorced14.3%(824)
Women 15+
Never married22.6%(1,337)
Married48.9%(2,897)
Widowed10.9%(647)
Divorced17.6%(1,040)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pike County, Illinois?

Pike County, Illinois has about 14,469 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pike County, Illinois earns about $59,777 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pike County, Illinois expensive?

In Pike County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $101,400, and the typical rent is about $676 a month.

How educated are people in Pike County, Illinois?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Pike County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pike County, Illinois?

About 14.8% of people in Pike County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pike County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Pike County, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,108 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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