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Pike County

State:
Kentucky
County Seat:
Pikeville

Pike County's estimated 2025 population is 55,285 with a growth rate of -0.62% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Pike County is the 18th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 65,076 and has seen a growth of -15.05% since that time.

55,285
Total Population
70
Population Density (miĀ²)
18
Population Rank (State)
-344 -0.62%
Annual Population Growth

Pike County Population

Pike County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Pike County includes 95.13% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Asian

Other race

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Native American

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White54,66995.13%
Two or more races1,8093.15%
Black or African American3530.61%
Asian2910.51%
Other race2420.42%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander610.11%
Native American410.07%

Pike County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Pike County's average per capita income is $40,357. Household income levels show a median of $42,179. The poverty rate stands at 25.05%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$68,170$85,109
Families$58,340$74,247
Households$42,179$60,376
Non Families$19,274$31,538

$40,357

Average Income

$42,179

Median Household Income

25.05%

Poverty Rate