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Pike County

Ohio · 28,709 residents · 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 $35,912. 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 $96,400. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
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
28,709
+4%since 2000
from 27,695 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
65 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 63 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+11%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K25K26K28K29K1990201020202024Pike County
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,912
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,649 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,494
+9%since 2000
from $16,093 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,400
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$615
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $424 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.0%
−32.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
31.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+24%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(26,666)
Black0.9%(240)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(155)
Asian0.2%(51)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(1,126)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(27,610)
Black0.9%(251)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(207)
Asian0.2%(55)
Other1.8%(525)
Diversity Score8.8%(2,536)
Diversity Score
9
+117%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+38%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.2%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pike County, Ohio?

Pike County, Ohio has about 28,709 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pike County, Ohio earns about $35,912 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 $96,400, and the typical rent is about $615 a month.

How educated are people in Pike County, Ohio?

About 12.6% 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 23.6% 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 4,460 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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