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Pike County

Ohio · 27,061 residents (2025 est.) · 440.282 sq mi
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Pike County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,736. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% 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 $163,800. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,044
−2%since 2000
from 27,695 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
61 / sq mi
−3%since 2009
from 63 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
+18%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:27,061 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
24K25K26K28K29K1990201020202024Pike County
202427K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.2%(1,673)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.2%(1,397)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.7%(2,080)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.5%(1,748)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(1,490)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.7%(3,177)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.9%(3,227)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.5%(3,389)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.7%(3,708)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.4%(3,096)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.8%(1,304)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.8%(755)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,736
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,649 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,737
+103%since 2000
from $16,093 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.6%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.521
+21%since 2010
from 0.432 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,800
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$907
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $424 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
31.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.3%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+15%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
36
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-Hispanic96.3%(26,666)
Black0.9%(240)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(155)
Asian0.2%(51)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(25,534)
Black1%(260)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(150)
Asian0.4%(117)
Other3.6%(983)
Diversity Score
13
+25%since 2009
from 11 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
22
+5%since 2020
from 21 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
Mexican0.5%(128)
Puerto Rican0.1%(22)
Asian origin
Indonesian0.2%(63)
Filipino0.1%(34)
Korean0%(10)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.6%(154)
Ancestry
German14.3%(3,854)
English13.5%(3,645)
Irish9.6%(2,606)
American7.8%(2,102)
French1.7%(453)
Italian1.2%(320)
Scottish1.1%(293)
Scotch-Irish1.1%(285)
Greek0.8%(208)
British0.6%(155)
Polish0.5%(134)
Swedish0.4%(107)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.4%(103)
Welsh0.2%(63)
Norwegian0.2%(56)
Czech0.1%(27)
Swiss0.1%(26)
Romanian0.1%(23)
Hungarian0.1%(21)
Arab0.1%(17)
Jordanian0.1%(17)
Austrian0.1%(17)
Belgian0.1%(14)
Finnish0%(11)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.9%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+46%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−13.9 ptssince 2011
from 19.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.3%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2012
from 21.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.3%
+17.1 ptssince 2017
from 65.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 97.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.2%(3,022)
Married54.1%(5,797)
Widowed2.7%(293)
Divorced15%(1,607)
Women 15+
Never married22%(2,453)
Married51.7%(5,772)
Widowed12.7%(1,420)
Divorced13.7%(1,530)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pike County, Ohio?

Pike County, Ohio has about 27,044 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pike County, Ohio earns about $52,736 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pike County, Ohio expensive?

In Pike County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $163,800, and the typical rent is about $907 a month.

How educated are people in Pike County, Ohio?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Pike County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pike County, Ohio?

About 21.3% of people in Pike County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pike County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Pike County, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,795 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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