COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Pike County

Pennsylvania · 46,302 residents · 544.895 sq mi

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The short version

Pike County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,608. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 1990. Median home value is $117,500.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 39.6

US median: 35.2

Less educated

19% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

More affordable

home values down 24%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

46,302

+66%since 1990

from 27,966 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

85 / sq mi

+66%since 1990

from 51 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

39.6

+10%since 1990

from 35.9 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202461K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$44,608

+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $30,314 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$20,315

+47%since 1990

from $13,785 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

6.9%

−0.2 ptssince 1990

from 7.1% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$117,500

−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $117,800 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$701

−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $548 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

84.8%

+1.5 ptssince 1990

from 83.3% in 1990

15.2% rent

Afford Score

2.6

−32%since 1990

from 3.9 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic97.9%(27,377)

Black1.1%(317)

Hispanic / Latino2.7%(766)

Asian0.4%(100)

Diversity Score11.4%(3,189)

2000

White, non-Hispanic89.8%(41,569)

Black3.1%(1,430)

Hispanic / Latino5%(2,315)

Asian0.6%(283)

Diversity Score20.7%(9,566)

Diversity Score

+81%since 1990

from 11 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

19.0%

+4.3 ptssince 1990

from 14.7% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

86.8%

+7.6 ptssince 1990

from 79.2% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

6.7%

+1.4 ptssince 1990

from 5.3% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

34.7 min

+29%since 1990

from 26.9 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pike County, Pennsylvania?

Pike County, Pennsylvania has about 46,302 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Pike County, Pennsylvania earns about $44,608 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pike County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Pike County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $117,500, and the typical rent is about $701 a month.

How educated are people in Pike County, Pennsylvania?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Pike County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pike County, Pennsylvania?

About 6.9% of people in Pike County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pike County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Pike County, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18,336 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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

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