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Pikeville, KY · 2 counties · 89,122 residents (2025 est.) · 1,179.522 sq mi
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Pikeville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,150. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 19,226 residents. 17% 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 $106,905. The poverty rate of 25.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
91,951
−17%since 2000
from 111,177 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
78 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 94 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.1
+17%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:89,122 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
90K97K104K111K119K1990201020202024Pikeville
202492K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,150
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,876 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,419
+97%since 2000
from $13,408 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.496
+6%since 2010
from 0.467 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing4.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,905
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,886 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$787
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+21%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(108,549)
Black0.8%(852)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(710)
Asian0.3%(368)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(4,798)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(86,862)
Black0.6%(548)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1,041)
Asian0.5%(458)
Other3.3%(3,042)
Diversity Score13.3%(12,223)
Segregation Score27.6%(25,410)
Diversity Score
13
+208%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
−34%since 2020
from 42 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.1%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+39%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 44.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.1%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 28.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.8%
+16.8 ptssince 2017
from 67.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

PikevilleCENTRAL7,270
What's inside

2 component counties

Pike CountyCENTRAL54,721Floyd County34,401
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pikeville, KY?

Pikeville, KY has about 91,951 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pikeville, KY?

The typical household in Pikeville, KY earns about $43,150 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pikeville, KY expensive?

In Pikeville, KY, the median home is worth about $106,905, and the typical rent is about $787 a month.

How educated are people in Pikeville, KY?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Pikeville, KY hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pikeville, KY?

About 25.8% of people in Pikeville, KY live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pikeville, KY grown since 1990?

Yes, Pikeville, KY has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24,218 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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