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Pikeville Micro

Pikeville, KY · 2 counties · 104,475 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 $30,805. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,455. The poverty rate of 24.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
104,475
−6%since 2000
from 111,177 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
89 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 94 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+9%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
90K97K104K111K119K1990201020202024Pikeville
202492K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,805
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,876 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,806
+33%since 2000
from $13,408 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing12.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,455
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,886 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$507
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.4%
−46.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
25.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+4%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(102,055)
Black0.6%(640)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(665)
Asian0.4%(366)
Other0.8%(885)
Diversity Score6%(6,281)
Diversity Score
6
+39%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+25%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.7%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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 104,475 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pikeville, KY?

The typical household in Pikeville, KY earns about $30,805 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 $65,455, and the typical rent is about $507 a month.

How educated are people in Pikeville, KY?

About 11.9% 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 24.4% 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 11,694 residents, a change of about -10 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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