Pike County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21195 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 56,727 | — | #932 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $44,312 | -41.0% | #2,984 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.3 years | +11.3% | #1,117 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $112,000 | -60.3% | #2,816 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $858 | -26.2% | #1,689 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.4% | +93.5% | #2,967 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Pike County has a population of 56,727, making it the #932 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.3 years, which is 11.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Pike County is $44,312, ranking #2,984 out of 3,222 counties — 41.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 24.4% and unemployment stands at 5.2%.
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The median home value in Pike County is $112,000 (-60.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $858/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.3%.
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95.9% of residents in Pike County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.6% above the national rate.
About Pike County, Kentucky
Pike County, Kentucky has a total population of 56,727, making it the 932nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pike County is 43.3 years, which is 11.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pike County is $44,312, which ranks #2,984 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 41.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 24.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2%.
The median home value in Pike County is $112,000, 60.3% below the national median. Renters in Pike County pay a median gross rent of $858 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pike County, 17.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 47.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.3 min.
Pike County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.3%).
All data for Pike County, Kentucky 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.