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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Pikeville Micro

Pikeville, KY · 2 counties · 111,177 residents · 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 $22,876. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,886. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

111,177
−4%since 1990
from 116,169 in 1990
1990 – 2025
94 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 98 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.9
+14%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
90K97K104K111K119K1990201020202024Pikeville
202492K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,876
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,790 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,408
+60%since 1990
from $8,392 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.0%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 27.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,886
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,162 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$344
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288 in 1990
US average: $602
77.8%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 76.0% in 1990
22.2% rent
2.0
−12%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(115,274)
Black0.4%(511)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(307)
Asian0.2%(260)
Diversity Score2.6%(2,977)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(108,549)
Black0.8%(852)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(710)
Asian0.3%(368)
Diversity Score4.3%(4,798)
4
+68%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.8%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.6%
+11.2 ptssince 1990
from 50.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.7 min
−20%since 1990
from 23.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pikeville, KY?

Pikeville, KY has about 111,177 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pikeville, KY?

The typical household in Pikeville, KY earns about $22,876 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 $46,886, and the typical rent is about $344 a month.

How educated are people in Pikeville, KY?

About 9.8% 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 26.0% 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 4,992 residents, a change of about -4 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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