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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Pike County

Illinois · 17,384 residents · 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 $31,127. 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 more than doubled since 1990, reaching $54,800. Households here earn about 33% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,384
−1%since 1990
from 17,577 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
21 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 21 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.8
+6%since 1990
from 37.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,127
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,527 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,946
+56%since 1990
from $10,200 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.4%
−5.5 ptssince 1990
from 17.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,800
+50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$341
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $230 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.1%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 73.7% in 1990
22.9% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+30%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(17,536)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(71)
Asian0.1%(12)
Diversity Score1.6%(278)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(16,868)
Black1.5%(260)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(87)
Asian0.2%(41)
Diversity Score5.5%(961)
Diversity Score
6
+250%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.6%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 69.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
−35%since 1990
from 27.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Pike County to nearby counties

PIKE COUNTY VS
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Income$66,705+114%
Home value$96,400+76%
Population4,866−66%
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PIKE COUNTY VS
Brown County
Income$67,917+118%
Home value$150,300+174%
Population6,401−55%
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PIKE COUNTY VS
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Income$54,989+77%
Home value$146,000+166%
Population17,955+26%
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PIKE COUNTY VS
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Income$66,220+113%
Home value$162,600+197%
Population64,267+352%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pike County, Illinois?

Pike County, Illinois has about 17,384 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Pike County, Illinois earns about $31,127 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 $54,800, and the typical rent is about $341 a month.

How educated are people in Pike County, Illinois?

About 9.9% 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 12.4% 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 193 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9527Census Tract 9526Census Tract 9524Census Tract 9525Census Tract 9528
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