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Pikeville Micro

Pikeville, KY · 2 counties · 94,611 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 $34,850. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 13% 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 $79,395. The poverty rate of 26.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
94,611
−15%since 2000
from 111,177 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
80 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 94 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+17%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
90K97K104K111K119K1990201020202024Pikeville
202492K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,850
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,876 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,534
+61%since 2000
from $13,408 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,395
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,886 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$680
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+11%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(90,289)
Black0.6%(606)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1,003)
Asian0.5%(465)
Other0.8%(760)
Diversity Score7.5%(7,058)
Segregation Score41.6%(39,324)
Diversity Score
7
+73%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
42
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.1%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+31%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 44.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.0%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 94,611 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pikeville, KY?

The typical household in Pikeville, KY earns about $34,850 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 $79,395, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in Pikeville, KY?

About 13.1% 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 26.5% 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 21,558 residents, a change of about -19 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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