Pike County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28113 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 39,602 | — | #1,217 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $43,814 | -41.7% | #2,995 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.9 years | -2.6% | #2,603 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $110,800 | -60.7% | #2,838 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $919 | -21.0% | #1,334 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 27.1% | +115.4% | #3,042 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Pike County has a population of 39,602, making it the #1,217 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.9 years, which is 2.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Pike County is $43,814, ranking #2,995 out of 3,222 counties — 41.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 27.1% and unemployment stands at 5.8%.
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The median home value in Pike County is $110,800 (-60.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $919/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.8%.
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87.1% of residents in Pike County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.0% below the national rate.
About Pike County, Mississippi
Pike County, Mississippi has a total population of 39,602, making it the 1,217th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pike County is 37.9 years, which is 2.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pike County is $43,814, which ranks #2,995 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 41.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 27.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8%.
The median home value in Pike County is $110,800, 60.7% below the national median. Renters in Pike County pay a median gross rent of $919 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pike County, 15.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.9 min.
Pike County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 53.6% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (41.4%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
All data for Pike County, Mississippi 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.