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Pike County

Ohio · 27,088 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 $44,115. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $119,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,088
−2%since 2000
from 27,695 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
41.2
+17%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K25K26K28K29K1990201020202024Pike County
202427K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.1%(1,655)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.2%(1,690)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.2%(1,938)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.9%(1,858)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.6%(1,526)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.9%(2,964)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.3%(3,064)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413%(3,534)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.6%(3,942)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.7%(2,907)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.3%(1,441)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.1%(569)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,115
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,649 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,006
+62%since 2000
from $16,093 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$726
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $424 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
34.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(25,470)
Black0.7%(190)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(219)
Asian0.3%(70)
Other3%(800)
Segregation Score
21
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
Mexican0.7%(208)
Cuban0%(8)
Asian origin
Korean0%(9)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.3%(88)
Ancestry
German15.7%(4,378)
Irish10.6%(2,970)
English9.8%(2,724)
American8.9%(2,488)
Dutch2.1%(577)
Welsh1.2%(333)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(331)
Scottish1.2%(327)
French1.1%(319)
Italian0.9%(265)
Polish0.7%(198)
+ 16 more ancestry groups with data
Russian0.5%(143)
British0.4%(113)
Norwegian0.3%(81)
Greek0.3%(74)
Nigerian0.1%(39)
Swiss0.1%(39)
Danish0.1%(33)
Swedish0.1%(33)
Brazilian0.1%(26)
Hungarian0.1%(16)
Finnish0%(11)
Belgian0%(9)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+45%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−14.2 ptssince 2011
from 19.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pike County, Ohio?

Pike County, Ohio has about 27,088 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pike County, Ohio earns about $44,115 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 $119,900, and the typical rent is about $726 a month.

How educated are people in Pike County, Ohio?

About 14.2% 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 18.6% 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 2,839 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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