Pike County, AL Map & Demographics
Pike County Map
Pike County Overview
$26,685
PER CAPITA INCOME
$68,530
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$42,616
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
15.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
84.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,430
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.52
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
32,997
TOTAL POPULATION
15,843
MALE POPULATION
17,154
FEMALE POPULATION
92.36
MALES / 100 FEMALES
108.27
FEMALES / 100 MALES
31.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
14,521
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
52.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Pike County Area Codes
Income in Pike County
Income Overview in Pike County
Per Capita Income in Pike County is $26,685, while median incomes of families and households are $68,530 and $42,616 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 32,997 | $26,685 |
| Median Family Income | 6,552 | $68,530 |
| Mean Family Income | 6,552 | $93,986 |
| Median Household Income | 11,996 | $42,616 |
| Mean Household Income | 11,996 | $67,849 |
| Income Deficit | 6,552 | $11,430 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 32,997 | 15.42% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 32,997 | 84.58¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 32,997 | 0.52 |
Earnings by Sex in Pike County
Average Earnings in Pike County are $28,119, $30,816 for men and $26,063 for women, a difference of 15.4%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 8,183 (51.3%) | $30,816 |
| Female | 7,754 (48.6%) | $26,063 |
| Total | 15,937 (100.0%) | $28,119 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Pike County
The most common earnings brackets in Pike County are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (800 | 9.8%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (688 | 8.9%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 479 (5.9%) | 648 (8.4%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 583 (7.1%) | 456 (5.9%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 389 (4.8%) | 543 (7.0%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 346 (4.2%) | 284 (3.7%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 210 (2.6%) | 309 (4.0%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 239 (2.9%) | 226 (2.9%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 466 (5.7%) | 428 (5.5%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 219 (2.7%) | 257 (3.3%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 213 (2.6%) | 97 (1.3%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 260 (3.2%) | 464 (6.0%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 570 (7.0%) | 688 (8.9%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 800 (9.8%) | 624 (8.1%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 403 (4.9%) | 473 (6.1%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 307 (3.7%) | 317 (4.1%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 262 (3.2%) | 334 (4.3%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 221 (2.7%) | 308 (4.0%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 418 (5.1%) | 487 (6.3%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 264 (3.2%) | 217 (2.8%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 789 (9.6%) | 352 (4.5%) |
| $100,000+ | 745 (9.1%) | 242 (3.1%) |
| Total | 8,183 (100.0%) | 7,754 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Pike County
Average earnings in Pike County are $40,705 for men and $32,347 for women, a difference of 20.5%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $66,250, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $23,996. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $58,981, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $25,283.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $23,996 | $25,283 |
| High School Diploma | $40,545 | $28,390 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $34,967 | $32,111 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $66,250 | $39,470 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,850 | $58,981 |
| Total | $40,705 | $32,347 |
Family Income in Pike County
Family Income Brackets in Pike County
According to the Pike County family income data, there are 1,415 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 118 families (1.8%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 216 | 3.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 118 | 1.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 380 | 5.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 714 | 10.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 976 | 14.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,225 | 18.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 675 | 10.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,415 | 21.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 452 | 6.9% |
| $200,000+ | 387 | 5.9% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Pike County
5-person families (322 | 4.9%) account for the highest median family income in Pike County with $103,041 per family, while 2-person families (3,203 | 48.9%) have the highest median income of $33,917 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 3,203 (48.9%) | $67,834 |
| 3-Person Families | 1,852 (28.3%) | $57,083 |
| 4-Person Families | 1,049 (16.0%) | $86,797 |
| 5-Person Families | 322 (4.9%) | $103,041 |
| 6-Person Families | 66 (1.0%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 60 (0.9%) | $90,625 |
| Total | 6,552 (100.0%) | $68,530 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Pike County
The median family income in Pike County is $68,530, with families comprising 2 earners (2,529) having the highest median family income of $103,869, while families with no earners (1,170) have the lowest median family income of $44,766, accounting for 38.6% and 17.9% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 1,170 (17.9%) | $44,766 |
| 1 Earner | 2,406 (36.7%) | $45,918 |
| 2 Earners | 2,529 (38.6%) | $103,869 |
| 3+ Earners | 447 (6.8%) | $91,588 |
| Total | 6,552 (100.0%) | $68,530 |
Household Income in Pike County
Household Income Brackets in Pike County
With 1,727 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Pike County, accounting for 14.4% of all households. In contrast, only 408 households (3.4%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 1,164 | 9.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 792 | 6.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,703 | 14.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,416 | 11.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,631 | 13.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,727 | 14.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 996 | 8.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,559 | 13.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 612 | 5.1% |
| $200,000+ | 408 | 3.4% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Pike County
The median household income in Pike County is $42,616, with the highest median household income of $58,268 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 3,859 households (32.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $16,103, with 1,530 households (12.8%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 1,530 (12.8%) | $16,103 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 3,440 (28.7%) | $40,605 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 3,859 (32.2%) | $58,268 |
| 65+ Years | 3,167 (26.4%) | $45,481 |
| Total | 11,996 (100.0%) | $42,616 |
Poverty in Pike County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Pike County
With 24.7% poverty level for males and 22.6% for females among the residents of Pike County, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 189 males (65.2%) and 1,172 females (46.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 360 (42.2%) | 320 (39.5%) |
| 5 Years | 189 (65.2%) | 61 (29.9%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 364 (33.5%) | 247 (26.5%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 98 (23.6%) | 115 (20.7%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (1.6%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 130 (31.1%) | 47 (15.4%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 1,401 (47.6%) | 1,172 (46.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 275 (13.2%) | 372 (21.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 232 (15.1%) | 218 (12.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 200 (13.2%) | 231 (12.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 279 (16.5%) | 311 (15.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 128 (9.6%) | 242 (15.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 83 (9.9%) | 164 (13.8%) |
| Total | 3,739 (24.7%) | 3,503 (22.6%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Pike County
According to the poverty statistics in Pike County, males aged 15 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 98.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 493 (57.8%) | 491 (60.5%) |
| 5 Years | 101 (34.8%) | 143 (70.1%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 723 (66.5%) | 687 (73.6%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 318 (76.4%) | 441 (79.3%) |
| 15 Years | 114 (100.0%) | 183 (98.4%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 288 (68.9%) | 258 (84.6%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 1,543 (52.4%) | 1,370 (53.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 1,802 (86.8%) | 1,393 (78.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,302 (84.9%) | 1,492 (87.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,321 (86.9%) | 1,566 (87.2%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,408 (83.5%) | 1,685 (84.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,211 (90.4%) | 1,288 (84.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 755 (90.1%) | 1,021 (86.2%) |
| Total | 11,379 (75.3%) | 12,018 (77.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Pike County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Pike County show that 4.1% or 183 of the total 4,464 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 26.8%, comprising of 48 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.4%, which includes 31 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 2,863 (96.6%) | 102 (3.4%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 1,270 (97.6%) | 31 (2.4%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 131 (73.2%) | 48 (26.8%) |
| 5 or more Children | 17 (89.5%) | 2 (10.5%) |
| Total | 4,281 (95.9%) | 183 (4.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Pike County
According to the poverty data in Pike County, 10.9% or 40 single-father households and 26.7% or 460 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 33 households (17.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 49 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 7 (4.0%) | 81 (14.6%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 33 (17.8%) | 177 (18.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 153 (86.9%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 49 (100.0%) |
| Total | 40 (10.9%) | 460 (26.7%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Pike County
The poverty data for Pike County shows that 183 of the married-couple family households (4.1%) and 500 of the single-parent households (23.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 48 households (26.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 153 household (86.4%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 102 (3.4%) | 88 (12.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 31 (2.4%) | 210 (18.7%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 48 (26.8%) | 153 (86.4%) |
| 5 or more Children | 2 (10.5%) | 49 (86.0%) |
| Total | 183 (4.1%) | 500 (23.9%) |
Race in Pike County
The most populous races in Pike County are White / Caucasian (18,678 | 56.6%), Black / African American (12,302 | 37.3%), and Two or more Races (1,108 | 3.4%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 664 | 2.0% |
| Black / African American | 12,302 | 37.3% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 799 | 2.4% |
| Native / Alaskan | 112 | 0.3% |
| White / Caucasian | 18,678 | 56.6% |
| Two or more Races | 1,108 | 3.4% |
| Some other Race | 133 | 0.4% |
| Total | 32,997 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Pike County
The most populous ancestries reported in Pike County are American (5,550 | 16.8%), English (2,172 | 6.6%), Irish (1,458 | 4.4%), German (1,135 | 3.4%), and European (465 | 1.4%), together accounting for 32.7% of all Pike County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 140 | 0.4% |
| American | 5,550 | 16.8% |
| Argentinean | 35 | 0.1% |
| Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac | 50 | 0.2% |
| Austrian | 20 | 0.1% |
| Belgian | 5 | 0.0% |
| Bhutanese | 8 | 0.0% |
| Blackfeet | 11 | 0.0% |
| British | 165 | 0.5% |
| Burmese | 128 | 0.4% |
| Cajun | 8 | 0.0% |
| Canadian | 21 | 0.1% |
| Celtic | 1 | 0.0% |
| Central American | 109 | 0.3% |
| Cherokee | 115 | 0.4% |
| Chilean | 13 | 0.0% |
| Creek | 119 | 0.4% |
| Cuban | 68 | 0.2% |
| Czech | 8 | 0.0% |
| Danish | 15 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 174 | 0.5% |
| English | 2,172 | 6.6% |
| European | 465 | 1.4% |
| Filipino | 17 | 0.1% |
| French | 341 | 1.0% |
| French Canadian | 69 | 0.2% |
| German | 1,135 | 3.4% |
| Greek | 16 | 0.1% |
| Guatemalan | 19 | 0.1% |
| Honduran | 42 | 0.1% |
| Hungarian | 5 | 0.0% |
| Indian (Asian) | 168 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 1,458 | 4.4% |
| Iroquois | 1 | 0.0% |
| Italian | 207 | 0.6% |
| Jamaican | 2 | 0.0% |
| Korean | 38 | 0.1% |
| Latvian | 23 | 0.1% |
| Lumbee | 6 | 0.0% |
| Mexican | 423 | 1.3% |
| Nicaraguan | 48 | 0.2% |
| Northern European | 51 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 145 | 0.4% |
| Pennsylvania German | 13 | 0.0% |
| Polish | 119 | 0.4% |
| Puerto Rican | 71 | 0.2% |
| Russian | 131 | 0.4% |
| Scandinavian | 41 | 0.1% |
| Scotch-Irish | 272 | 0.8% |
| Scottish | 251 | 0.8% |
| Seminole | 5 | 0.0% |
| Slavic | 1 | 0.0% |
| South American | 48 | 0.2% |
| Spanish | 1 | 0.0% |
| Sri Lankan | 70 | 0.2% |
| Subsaharan African | 140 | 0.4% |
| Swedish | 34 | 0.1% |
| Swiss | 4 | 0.0% |
| Thai | 320 | 1.0% |
| Trinidadian and Tobagonian | 1 | 0.0% |
| Turkish | 59 | 0.2% |
| Ukrainian | 61 | 0.2% |
| Welsh | 54 | 0.2% |
| West Indian | 13 | 0.0% | View All 64 Rows |
Immigrants in Pike County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Pike County came from Asia (702 | 2.1%), Latin America (336 | 1.0%), South Central Asia (302 | 0.9%), Central America (292 | 0.9%), and Eastern Asia (266 | 0.8%), together accounting for 5.8% of all Pike County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Asia | 702 | 2.1% |
| Australia | 11 | 0.0% |
| Bangladesh | 75 | 0.2% |
| Canada | 48 | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 35 | 0.1% |
| Central America | 292 | 0.9% |
| Chile | 9 | 0.0% |
| China | 250 | 0.8% |
| Cuba | 14 | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 266 | 0.8% |
| Eastern Europe | 86 | 0.3% |
| England | 3 | 0.0% |
| Europe | 214 | 0.6% |
| Fiji | 2 | 0.0% |
| France | 85 | 0.3% |
| Germany | 11 | 0.0% |
| Greece | 2 | 0.0% |
| Guatemala | 45 | 0.1% |
| Honduras | 40 | 0.1% |
| India | 70 | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | 23 | 0.1% |
| Italy | 10 | 0.0% |
| Jamaica | 2 | 0.0% |
| Japan | 2 | 0.0% |
| Korea | 14 | 0.0% |
| Latin America | 336 | 1.0% |
| Mexico | 199 | 0.6% |
| Nepal | 154 | 0.5% |
| Northern Europe | 20 | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 13 | 0.0% |
| Panama | 8 | 0.0% |
| Philippines | 38 | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2 | 0.0% |
| South America | 9 | 0.0% |
| South Central Asia | 302 | 0.9% |
| South Eastern Asia | 89 | 0.3% |
| Southern Europe | 12 | 0.0% |
| Sweden | 4 | 0.0% |
| Taiwan | 17 | 0.1% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 1 | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 45 | 0.1% |
| Ukraine | 9 | 0.0% |
| Uzbekistan | 3 | 0.0% |
| Vietnam | 28 | 0.1% |
| Western Asia | 45 | 0.1% |
| Western Europe | 96 | 0.3% | View All 46 Rows |
Sex and Age in Pike County
Sex and Age in Pike County
The most populous age groups in Pike County are 20 to 24 Years (2,767 | 17.5%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (2,298 | 13.4%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 861 (5.4%) | 813 (4.7%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 1,114 (7.0%) | 761 (4.4%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 688 (4.3%) | 956 (5.6%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 1,330 (8.4%) | 2,204 (12.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 2,767 (17.5%) | 2,298 (13.4%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 1,302 (8.2%) | 980 (5.7%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 777 (4.9%) | 811 (4.7%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 816 (5.1%) | 912 (5.3%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 723 (4.6%) | 798 (4.6%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 755 (4.8%) | 842 (4.9%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 782 (4.9%) | 955 (5.6%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 738 (4.7%) | 893 (5.2%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 955 (6.0%) | 1,109 (6.5%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 695 (4.4%) | 886 (5.2%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 654 (4.1%) | 657 (3.8%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 383 (2.4%) | 589 (3.4%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 211 (1.3%) | 379 (2.2%) |
| 85 Years and over | 292 (1.8%) | 311 (1.8%) |
| Total | 15,843 (100.0%) | 17,154 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Pike County
Median Family Size in Pike County
The median family size in Pike County is 3.40 persons per family, with single female/mother families (1,720 | 26.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.9 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (4,464 | 68.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.18 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 4,464 (68.1%) | 3.18 |
| Single Male/Father | 368 (5.6%) | 3.73 |
| Single Female/Mother | 1,720 (26.3%) | 3.90 |
| Total Families | 6,552 (100.0%) | 3.40 |
Median Household Size in Pike County
The median household size in Pike County is 2.55 persons per household, with single male/father households (368 | 3.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.18 persons per household. non-family households (5,444 | 45.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.43 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 4,464 (37.2%) | 3.20 |
| Single Male/Father | 368 (3.1%) | 4.18 |
| Single Female/Mother | 1,720 (14.3%) | 4.09 |
| Non-family | 5,444 (45.4%) | 1.43 |
| Total Households | 11,996 (100.0%) | 2.55 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Pike County
Out of a total of 11,996 households in Pike County, 6,552 (54.6%) are family households, while 5,444 (45.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 3,057, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 4,339.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 4,339 (36.2%) |
| 2-Person Households | 3,057 (25.5%) | 809 (6.7%) |
| 3-Person Households | 1,895 (15.8%) | 280 (2.3%) |
| 4-Person Households | 1,089 (9.1%) | 16 (0.1%) |
| 5-Person Households | 363 (3.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 74 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 74 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 6,552 (54.6%) | 5,444 (45.4%) |
Female Fertility in Pike County
Fertility by Age in Pike County
Average fertility rate in Pike County is 32.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 56.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 78.3% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 5 (1.7%) | 2.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 227 (78.3%) | 56.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 58 (20.0%) | 21.0 |
| Total | 290 (100.0%) | 32.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Pike County
44.5% of women with births (290) in Pike County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 48.5% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 117 (51.5%) | 110 (48.5%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 12 (20.7%) | 46 (79.3%) |
| Total | 129 (44.5%) | 161 (55.5%) |
Fertility by Education in Pike County
Average fertility rate in Pike County is 32.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 54.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 18.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 45.5% of all women with births.
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 39 (13.5%) | 34.0 |
| High School Diploma | 132 (45.5%) | 54.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 67 (23.1%) | 18.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 37 (12.8%) | 29.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 15 (5.2%) | 39.0 |
| Total | 290 (100.0%) | 32.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Pike County
55.5% of women with births in Pike County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 39 (100.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 32 (24.2%) | 100 (75.8%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 47 (70.2%) | 20 (29.8%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 37 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 13 (86.7%) | 2 (13.3%) |
| Total | 129 (44.5%) | 161 (55.5%) |
Employment Characteristics in Pike County
Employment by Class of Employer in Pike County
Among the 13,338 employed individuals in Pike County, private company employees (8,499 | 63.7%), state government employees (1,353 | 10.1%), and local government employees (1,125 | 8.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 8,499 | 63.7% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 625 | 4.7% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 700 | 5.2% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 627 | 4.7% |
| Local Government Employees | 1,125 | 8.4% |
| State Government Employees | 1,353 | 10.1% |
| Federal Government Employees | 378 | 2.8% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 31 | 0.2% |
| Total | 13,338 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Pike County
According to the labor force statistics for Pike County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (27,502), 52.8% or 14,521 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.9% or 712 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 80.4% or 2,612 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 18.3% or 182 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 995 (30.8%) | 182 (18.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 2,634 (52.0%) | 119 (4.5%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 1,785 (78.2%) | 48 (2.7%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 1,139 (71.7%) | 40 (3.5%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,612 (80.4%) | 136 (5.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,207 (66.2%) | 139 (6.3%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 1,189 (72.9%) | 37 (3.1%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 1,135 (55.0%) | 5 (0.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 622 (21.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 206 (9.5%) | 15 (7.3%) |
| Total | 14,521 (52.8%) | 712 (4.9%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Pike County
According to labor force statistics for Pike County, 71.2% of individuals (10,073) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (14,148) are in the labor force, with 4.0% or 403 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 79.2% or 3,010 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.2% or 74 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 663 (47.4%) | 157 (11.2%) |
| High School Diploma | 3,304 (65.6%) | 393 (7.8%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 3,010 (79.2%) | 68 (1.8%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 3,092 (79.0%) | 23 (0.6%) |
| Total | 10,073 (71.2%) | 566 (4.0%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Pike County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Pike County are Community & Social Service (1,765 | 12.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (1,134 | 8.2%), Education Instruction & Library (996 | 7.2%), Management (828 | 6.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (646 | 4.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Pike County, the most male-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (98.3%), Education, Arts & Media (69.1%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (60.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (97.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (87.2%), and Health Technologists (79.3%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 384 (46.4%) | 444 (53.6%) |
| Business & Financial | 126 (35.4%) | 230 (64.6%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 646 (57.0%) | 488 (43.0%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 353 (59.7%) | 238 (40.3%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 191 (51.2%) | 182 (48.8%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 102 (60.0%) | 68 (40.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 793 (44.9%) | 972 (55.1%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 349 (69.1%) | 156 (30.9%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 57 (98.3%) | 1 (1.7%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 381 (38.3%) | 615 (61.8%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 6 (2.9%) | 200 (97.1%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 83 (12.9%) | 563 (87.2%) |
| Health Technologists | 76 (20.6%) | 292 (79.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 2,032 (43.0%) | 2,697 (57.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 7,034 (51.0%) | 6,749 (49.0%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Pike County are Cleaning & Maintenance (764 | 5.5%), Food Preparation & Serving (666 | 4.8%), Personal Care & Service (408 | 3.0%), Healthcare Support (388 | 2.8%), and Security & Protection (288 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Pike County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (98.9%), Security & Protection (98.6%), and Law Enforcement (98.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (93.8%), Personal Care & Service (93.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (55.1%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 24 (6.2%) | 364 (93.8%) |
| Security & Protection | 284 (98.6%) | 4 (1.4%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 183 (98.9%) | 2 (1.1%) |
| Law Enforcement | 101 (98.1%) | 2 (1.9%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 299 (44.9%) | 367 (55.1%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 521 (68.2%) | 243 (31.8%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 26 (6.4%) | 382 (93.6%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,154 (45.9%) | 1,360 (54.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 7,034 (51.0%) | 6,749 (49.0%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Pike County are Sales & Related (1,500 | 10.9%), and Office & Administration (1,478 | 10.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 648 (43.2%) | 852 (56.8%) |
| Office & Administration | 422 (28.5%) | 1,056 (71.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,070 (35.9%) | 1,908 (64.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 7,034 (51.0%) | 6,749 (49.0%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Pike County are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (550 | 4.0%), Construction & Extraction (480 | 3.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (39 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 20 (51.3%) | 19 (48.7%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 427 (89.0%) | 53 (11.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 540 (98.2%) | 10 (1.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 987 (92.3%) | 82 (7.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 7,034 (51.0%) | 6,749 (49.0%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Pike County are Production (1,229 | 8.9%), Material Moving (797 | 5.8%), and Transportation (467 | 3.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 816 (66.4%) | 413 (33.6%) |
| Transportation | 404 (86.5%) | 63 (13.5%) |
| Material Moving | 571 (71.6%) | 226 (28.4%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,791 (71.8%) | 702 (28.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 7,034 (51.0%) | 6,749 (49.0%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Pike County
Employment Industries in Pike County
The major employment industries in Pike County include Retail Trade (2,071 | 15.0%), Manufacturing (2,069 | 15.0%), Educational Services (1,691 | 12.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,536 | 11.1%), and Transportation & Warehousing (1,042 | 7.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Pike County
The Pike County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (95.4%), and Wholesale Trade (94.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (81.9%), Finance & Insurance (81.4%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (71.0%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 73 (64.6%) | 40 (35.4%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 579 (95.4%) | 28 (4.6%) |
| Manufacturing | 1,272 (61.5%) | 797 (38.5%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 188 (94.5%) | 11 (5.5%) |
| Retail Trade | 979 (47.3%) | 1,092 (52.7%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 898 (86.2%) | 144 (13.8%) |
| Utilities | 83 (74.8%) | 28 (25.2%) |
| Information | 101 (47.4%) | 112 (52.6%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 50 (18.6%) | 219 (81.4%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 84 (56.8%) | 64 (43.2%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 347 (58.1%) | 250 (41.9%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 345 (60.4%) | 226 (39.6%) |
| Educational Services | 621 (36.7%) | 1,070 (63.3%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 278 (18.1%) | 1,258 (81.9%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 60 (29.0%) | 147 (71.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 349 (39.5%) | 534 (60.5%) |
| Public Administration | 527 (50.9%) | 509 (49.1%) |
| Total | 7,034 (51.0%) | 6,749 (49.0%) |
Education in Pike County
School Enrollment in Pike County
The most common levels of schooling among the 11,191 students in Pike County are college / undergraduate (5,344 | 47.7%), elementary school (1,530 | 13.7%), and high school (1,333 | 11.9%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 401 | 3.6% |
| Kindergarten | 513 | 4.6% |
| Elementary School | 1,530 | 13.7% |
| Middle School | 1,328 | 11.9% |
| High School | 1,333 | 11.9% |
| College / Undergraduate | 5,344 | 47.7% |
| Graduate / Professional | 742 | 6.6% |
| Total | 11,191 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Pike County
Out of a total of 11,191 students who are enrolled in schools in Pike County, 929 (8.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 10,262 (91.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 155 (43.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 379 (97.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 198 (56.1%) | 155 (43.9%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 1,650 (91.0%) | 163 (9.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 1,464 (89.6%) | 169 (10.3%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 800 (81.8%) | 178 (18.2%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 2,146 (95.3%) | 106 (4.7%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 3,318 (96.1%) | 136 (3.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 379 (97.2%) | 11 (2.8%) |
| 35 Years and over | 302 (95.0%) | 16 (5.0%) |
| Total | 10,262 (91.7%) | 929 (8.3%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Pike County
Business (1,303 | 23.4%), education (738 | 13.2%), science & technology (690 | 12.4%), arts & humanities (505 | 9.0%), and computers & mathematics (434 | 7.8%) are the most common fields of study among 5,581 individuals in Pike County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 434 | 7.8% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 348 | 6.2% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 176 | 3.2% |
| Psychology | 232 | 4.2% |
| Social Sciences | 326 | 5.8% |
| Engineering | 286 | 5.1% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 12 | 0.2% |
| Science & Technology | 690 | 12.4% |
| Business | 1,303 | 23.4% |
| Education | 738 | 13.2% |
| Literature & Languages | 67 | 1.2% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 85 | 1.5% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 216 | 3.9% |
| Communications | 163 | 2.9% |
| Arts & Humanities | 505 | 9.0% |
| Total | 5,581 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Pike County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Pike County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Pike County are males with 2 vehicles (2,372, accounting for 35.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,813, making up 38.1%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 73 (1.1%) | 288 (4.6%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,523 (22.8%) | 1,699 (27.3%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 2,372 (35.5%) | 1,813 (29.1%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 1,761 (26.4%) | 1,702 (27.4%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 586 (8.8%) | 460 (7.4%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 360 (5.4%) | 260 (4.2%) |
| Total | 6,675 (100.0%) | 6,222 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Pike County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Pike County are 10 to 14 minutes (2,620 commuters, 20.4%), 5 to 9 minutes (2,423 commuters, 18.9%), and 15 to 19 minutes (2,328 commuters, 18.1%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 691 | 5.4% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 2,423 | 18.9% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 2,620 | 20.4% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 2,328 | 18.1% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 1,602 | 12.5% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 351 | 2.7% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 910 | 7.1% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 60 | 0.5% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 192 | 1.5% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 705 | 5.5% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 754 | 5.9% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 217 | 1.7% |
Commute Time by Sex in Pike County
The most common commute times in Pike County are 10 to 14 minutes (1,346 commuters, 20.7%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (1,370 commuters, 21.5%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 428 (6.6%) | 263 (4.1%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 1,053 (16.2%) | 1,370 (21.5%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 1,346 (20.7%) | 1,274 (20.0%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 1,034 (15.9%) | 1,294 (20.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 805 (12.4%) | 797 (12.5%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 134 (2.1%) | 217 (3.4%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 496 (7.6%) | 414 (6.5%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 24 (0.4%) | 36 (0.6%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 79 (1.2%) | 113 (1.8%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 479 (7.4%) | 226 (3.5%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 436 (6.7%) | 318 (5.0%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 179 (2.8%) | 38 (0.6%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Pike County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Pike County are 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (786, 12.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (973, 15.3%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 426 (6.6%) | 146 (2.3%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 409 (6.3%) | 227 (3.6%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 463 (7.1%) | 247 (3.9%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 633 (9.8%) | 519 (8.2%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 687 (10.6%) | 733 (11.5%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 654 (10.1%) | 969 (15.2%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 737 (11.4%) | 973 (15.3%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 703 (10.8%) | 440 (6.9%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 157 (2.4%) | 205 (3.2%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 181 (2.8%) | 270 (4.3%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 223 (3.4%) | 126 (2.0%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 152 (2.3%) | 151 (2.4%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 282 (4.3%) | 861 (13.5%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 786 (12.1%) | 493 (7.7%) |
| Total | 6,493 (100.0%) | 6,360 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Pike County
Occupancy by Ownership in Pike County
Of the total 11,996 dwellings in Pike County, owner-occupied units account for 7,561 (63.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 4,435 (37.0%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 7,561 | 63.0% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 4,435 | 37.0% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 11,996 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Pike County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 4,339 | 36.2% |
| 2-Person Household | 3,866 | 32.2% |
| 3-Person Household | 2,175 | 18.1% |
| 4+ Person Household | 1,616 | 13.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 11,996 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Pike County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 2,352 (54.2%) | 1,987 (45.8%) |
| 2-Person Household | 2,772 (71.7%) | 1,094 (28.3%) |
| 3-Person Household | 1,273 (58.5%) | 902 (41.5%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 1,164 (72.0%) | 452 (28.0%) |
| Total Housing Units | 7,561 (63.0%) | 4,435 (37.0%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Pike County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 600 (52.5%) | 543 (47.5%) |
| High School Diploma | 2,535 (64.3%) | 1,410 (35.7%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 1,739 (52.5%) | 1,574 (47.5%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 2,687 (74.7%) | 908 (25.3%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Pike County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 3,144 | 26.2% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,826 | 15.2% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,580 | 13.2% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 2,279 | 19.0% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,773 | 14.8% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 1,012 | 8.4% |
| 85 Years and Over | 382 | 3.2% |
| Total | 11,996 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Pike County
Median Income by Occupancy in Pike County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 7,561 (63.0%) | $62,103 |
| Renter-Occupied | 4,435 (37.0%) | $24,061 |
| Average | 11,996 (100.0%) | $42,616 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Pike County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 189 (2.5%) | 570 (12.9%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 225 (3.0%) | 175 (4.0%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 205 (2.7%) | 591 (13.3%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 346 (4.6%) | 662 (14.9%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 395 (5.2%) | 298 (6.7%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 582 (7.7%) | 839 (18.9%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,058 (14.0%) | 568 (12.8%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,263 (16.7%) | 470 (10.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 922 (12.2%) | 71 (1.6%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,393 (18.4%) | 163 (3.7%) |
| $150,000 or more | 983 (13.0%) | 28 (0.6%) |
| Total | 7,561 (100.0%) | 4,435 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Pike County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 1,204 (15.9%) | 337 (7.6%) |
| $300 to $499 | 1,688 (22.3%) | 565 (12.7%) |
| $500 to $799 | 1,112 (14.7%) | 1,230 (27.7%) |
| $800 to $999 | 856 (11.3%) | 519 (11.7%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 1,526 (20.2%) | 1,198 (27.0%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 819 (10.8%) | 174 (3.9%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 204 (2.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 102 (1.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 50 (0.7%) | 2 (0.1%) |
| Total | 7,561 (100.0%) | 4,435 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Pike County
Housing Structures in Pike County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 7,320 | 61.0% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 121 | 1.0% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 366 | 3.0% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 608 | 5.1% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 221 | 1.8% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 686 | 5.7% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 2,674 | 22.3% |
| Total | 11,996 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Pike County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 5,599 (76.5%) | 1,721 (23.5%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 25 (20.7%) | 96 (79.3%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 4 (1.1%) | 362 (98.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 608 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 221 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 686 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 1,933 (72.3%) | 741 (27.7%) |
| Total | 7,561 (63.0%) | 4,435 (37.0%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Pike County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 45 (0.6%) | 55 (1.2%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 141 (1.9%) | 914 (20.6%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 2,461 (32.6%) | 2,130 (48.0%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 2,802 (37.1%) | 954 (21.5%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 2,112 (27.9%) | 382 (8.6%) |
| Total | 7,561 (100.0%) | 4,435 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Pike County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 1,267 (16.8%) | 595 (13.4%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 498 (6.6%) | 62 (1.4%) |
| Electricity | 5,631 (74.5%) | 3,721 (83.9%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 2 (0.0%) | 23 (0.5%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 99 (1.3%) | 17 (0.4%) |
| No Fuel Used | 64 (0.9%) | 17 (0.4%) |
| Total | 7,561 (100.0%) | 4,435 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Pike County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 219 (2.9%) | 583 (13.2%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,999 (26.4%) | 2,452 (55.3%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 2,981 (39.4%) | 990 (22.3%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 2,362 (31.2%) | 410 (9.2%) |
| Total | 7,561 (100.0%) | 4,435 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Pike County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Pike County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 4,014 | 3,547 |
| Median Property Value | $97,300 | $177,900 |
| Median Household Income | $49,318 | $585 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $377 | $43 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $339 | $500 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Pike County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 1,290 (32.1%) | 230 (6.5%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 760 (18.9%) | 457 (12.9%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 1,347 (33.6%) | 2,253 (63.5%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 379 (9.4%) | 582 (16.4%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 167 (4.2%) | 23 (0.6%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 52 (1.3%) | 2 (0.1%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 19 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 4,014 (100.0%) | 3,547 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Pike County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 276 (6.9%) | 59 (1.7%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 741 (18.5%) | 138 (3.9%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 275 (6.9%) | 205 (5.8%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 757 (18.9%) | 307 (8.7%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 681 (17.0%) | 301 (8.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 386 (9.6%) | 582 (16.4%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 500 (12.5%) | 536 (15.1%) |
| $150,000 or more | 398 (9.9%) | 893 (25.2%) |
| Total | 4,014 (100.0%) | 3,547 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Pike County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 2,100 (52.3%) | 86,961 (2,451.7%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 547 (13.6%) | 1,672 (47.1%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 414 (10.3%) | 628 (17.7%) |
| 4.0x or more | 875 (21.8%) | 498 (14.0%) |
| Total | 4,014 (100.0%) | 3,547 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Pike County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 2,146 (53.5%) | 19 (0.5%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 423 (10.5%) | 2,283 (64.4%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 162 (4.0%) | 507 (14.3%) |
| Total | 4,014 (100.0%) | 3,547 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Pike County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pike County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 2,138 (98.3%) | 37 (1.7%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 4,837 (95.5%) | 228 (4.5%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 6,303 (90.0%) | 699 (10.0%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 2,877 (85.4%) | 494 (14.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,695 (83.0%) | 553 (17.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,853 (86.0%) | 465 (14.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 3,251 (88.3%) | 432 (11.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,869 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 2,002 (99.0%) | 21 (1.0%) |
| Total | 29,825 (91.1%) | 2,929 (8.9%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Pike County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 2,138 (98.3%) | 37 (1.7%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 4,837 (95.5%) | 228 (4.5%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 6,303 (90.0%) | 699 (10.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Pike County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 6,237 (86.9%) | 939 (13.1%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 6,121 (88.5%) | 796 (11.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,727 (89.2%) | 571 (10.8%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,521 (96.0%) | 106 (4.0%) |
| $100,000 and over | 8,286 (96.6%) | 292 (3.4%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pike County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 1,285 (59.1%) | 1,060 (48.7%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 2,558 (50.5%) | 2,520 (49.7%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 766 (10.9%) | 5,682 (81.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 675 (20.0%) | 2,330 (69.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 344 (10.6%) | 2,410 (74.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 633 (19.1%) | 2,461 (74.2%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 837 (22.7%) | 2,593 (70.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,707 (94.4%) | 1,709 (59.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,985 (98.1%) | 1,285 (63.5%) |
| Total | 11,790 (36.0%) | 22,050 (67.3%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Pike County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 234 (10.0%) | 156 (7.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 431 (7.7%) | 219 (3.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 708 (14.9%) | 1,037 (18.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 641 (47.9%) | 418 (27.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 446 (53.2%) | 642 (54.2%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Pike County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (0.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 3 (0.1%) | 86 (1.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 159 (3.4%) | 88 (1.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 402 (30.0%) | 129 (8.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 291 (34.7%) | 194 (16.4%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (0.2%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 22 (0.4%) | 49 (0.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 106 (2.2%) | 194 (3.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 65 (4.9%) | 113 (7.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 92 (11.0%) | 73 (6.2%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 234 (10.0%) | 143 (6.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 378 (6.7%) | 97 (1.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 306 (6.5%) | 428 (7.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 147 (11.0%) | 58 (3.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 88 (10.5%) | 196 (16.5%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (0.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 177 (3.2%) | 28 (0.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 299 (6.3%) | 619 (11.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 307 (22.9%) | 341 (22.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 273 (32.6%) | 481 (40.6%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (0.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 80 (1.4%) | 26 (0.4%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 94 (2.0%) | 248 (4.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 64 (4.8%) | 54 (3.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 75 (8.9%) | 151 (12.7%) |
Technology Access in Pike County
Computing Device Access in Pike County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 7,114 | 59.3% |
| Smartphone | 9,652 | 80.5% |
| Tablet | 5,164 | 43.0% |
| No Computing Device | 1,610 | 13.4% |
| Total | 11,996 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Pike County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 14 | 0.1% |
| Broadband Home | 6,368 | 53.1% |
| Cellular Data Only | 2,299 | 19.2% |
| Satellite Internet | 1,233 | 10.3% |
| No Internet | 2,864 | 23.9% |
| Total | 11,996 | 100.0% |
Pike County Summary
Pike County, Alabama is located in the southeastern corner of the state, and is bordered by the states of Georgia and Florida. It is part of the Dothan Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is the second-largest county in the state. The county seat is Troy, and the population was 32,922 at the 2010 census.
History
Pike County was established in 1821, and was named for General Zebulon Pike, who was an explorer and soldier in the War of 1812. The county was originally part of the Creek Nation, and was part of the Treaty of Fort Jackson in 1814. The county was created from parts of Henry, Dale, and Montgomery counties.
The county was home to several Native American tribes, including the Creek, Choctaw, and Cherokee. The first settlers in the area were mostly Scots-Irish, and the county was largely agricultural. The county was also home to several plantations, and the economy was largely based on cotton production.
During the Civil War, Pike County was a major supplier of food and supplies to the Confederate Army. After the war, the county was largely agricultural, and the economy was based on cotton production.
Geography
Pike County is located in the southeastern corner of the state, and is bordered by the states of Georgia and Florida. It is part of the Dothan Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is the second-largest county in the state. The county has a total area of 645 square miles, of which 643 square miles is land and 2.2 square miles is water.
The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of the county. The county is drained by the Conecuh River, which flows through the county from north to south. The county is also home to several lakes, including Lake Eufaula, Lake Seminole, and Lake Jackson.
Economy
The economy of Pike County is largely based on agriculture, with cotton, soybeans, and peanuts being the main crops. The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including Troy Bedding, which produces mattresses and bedding, and Troy Lumber, which produces lumber and wood products.
The county is also home to several military installations, including Fort Rucker, which is the home of the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence. The county is also home to several colleges and universities, including Troy University, which is the largest university in the state.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 32,922 people, 12,845 households, and 8,945 families living in the county. The population density was 51.3 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 68.3% White, 28.2% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,945, and the median income for a family was $45,945. The per capita income for the county was $18,945. About 17.3% of the population was below the poverty line.
Common Questions
What is Per Capita Income in Pike County?
Per Capita income in Pike County is $26,685.
What is the Median Family Income in Pike County?
Median Family Income in Pike County is $68,530.
What is the Median Household income in Pike County?
Median Household Income in Pike County is $42,616.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Pike County?
Income or Wage Gap in Pike County is 15.4%.
Women in Pike County earn 84.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Pike County?
Family Income Deficit in Pike County is $11,430.
Families that are below poverty line in Pike County earn $11,430 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Pike County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Pike County is 0.52.
What is the Total Population of Pike County?
Total Population of Pike County is 32,997.
What is the Total Male Population of Pike County?
Total Male Population of Pike County is 15,843.
What is the Total Female Population of Pike County?
Total Female Population of Pike County is 17,154.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Pike County?
There are 92.36 Males per 100 Females in Pike County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Pike County?
There are 108.27 Females per 100 Males in Pike County.
What is the Median Population Age in Pike County?
Median Population Age in Pike County is 31.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Pike County
Average Family Size in Pike County is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Pike County
Average Household Size in Pike County is 2.5 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Pike County?
There are 14,521 People in the Labor Forcein in Pike County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Pike County?
52.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Pike County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Pike County?
Unemployment Rate in Pike County is 4.9%.