Pike County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pike County is located in Alabama with a total population of 32,987. It is the 36th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pike County is 31.6 years. This is 20% lower than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pike County is $48,677. This is 24% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 40% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.3%. This is 49% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $157,600. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $209,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 61.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pike County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 37.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 5.6%.

Education

28.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 1% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Pike County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alabama and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.