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Pike County

Missouri · 18,516 residents · 670.439 sq mi
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Pike County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,082. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $97,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
18,516
+1%since 2000
from 18,351 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
28 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+6%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K16K17K18K19K1990201020202024Pike County
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,082
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,373 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,769
+30%since 2000
from $14,462 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$524
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.0%
−33.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+10%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(16,110)
Black9.1%(1,672)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(295)
Asian0.1%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.9%(4,573)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(16,519)
Black7.2%(1,327)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(331)
Asian0.2%(43)
Other2%(377)
Diversity Score25.7%(4,750)
Diversity Score
26
+3%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+13%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% 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
6.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.4%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
45.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.6%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pike County, Missouri?

Pike County, Missouri has about 18,516 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pike County, Missouri earns about $42,082 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pike County, Missouri expensive?

In Pike County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $97,900, and the typical rent is about $524 a month.

How educated are people in Pike County, Missouri?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Pike County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pike County, Missouri?

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

Has Pike County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Pike County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,547 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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