Pike County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29163 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,711 | — | #1,998 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,989 | -26.8% | #2,474 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.6 years | +1.8% | #2,236 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $146,000 | -48.2% | #2,312 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $778 | -33.1% | #2,285 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.0% | +26.7% | #2,116 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Pike County has a population of 17,711, making it the #1,998 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.6 years, which is 1.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Pike County is $54,989, ranking #2,474 out of 3,222 counties — 26.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.0% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.
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The median home value in Pike County is $146,000 (-48.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $778/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.3%.
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91.0% of residents in Pike County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.8% below the national rate.
About Pike County, Missouri
Pike County, Missouri has a total population of 17,711, making it the 1,998th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pike County is 39.6 years, which is 1.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pike County is $54,989, which ranks #2,474 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.
The median home value in Pike County is $146,000, 48.2% below the national median. Renters in Pike County pay a median gross rent of $778 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pike County, 16.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.3 min.
Pike County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (5.0%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
All data for Pike County, Missouri 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.