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Pike County

Indiana · 12,845 residents · 334.351 sq mi
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Pike County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,222. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $80,700. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
12,845
Unchangedsince 2000
from 12,837 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.8
+10%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,222
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,759 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,005
+23%since 2000
from $16,217 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing4.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$528
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.2%
−34.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
17.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+19%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(12,666)
Black0.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(74)
Asian0.1%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(257)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(12,544)
Black0.3%(38)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(120)
Asian0.2%(25)
Other0.2%(28)
Diversity Score4.1%(525)
Diversity Score
4
+104%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+43%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.5%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.3%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pike County, Indiana?

Pike County, Indiana has about 12,845 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pike County, Indiana earns about $41,222 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pike County, Indiana expensive?

In Pike County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $80,700, and the typical rent is about $528 a month.

How educated are people in Pike County, Indiana?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Pike County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pike County, Indiana?

About 12.9% of people in Pike County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pike County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Pike County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 336 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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