Pike County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17149 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,469 | — | #2,189 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,777 | -20.5% | #2,102 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.0 years | +10.5% | #1,202 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $101,400 | -64.0% | #2,967 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $676 | -41.9% | #2,842 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.8% | +17.8% | #1,925 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Pike County has a population of 14,469, making it the #2,189 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.0 years, which is 10.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Pike County is $59,777, ranking #2,102 out of 3,222 counties — 20.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.8% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.
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The median home value in Pike County is $101,400 (-64.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $676/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.7%.
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94.3% of residents in Pike County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.8% above the national rate.
About Pike County, Illinois
Pike County, Illinois has a total population of 14,469, making it the 2,189th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pike County is 43.0 years, which is 10.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pike County is $59,777, which ranks #2,102 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.
The median home value in Pike County is $101,400, 64.0% below the national median. Renters in Pike County pay a median gross rent of $676 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pike County, 18.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.7 min.
Pike County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.1%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
All data for Pike County, Illinois comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.