Pike County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pike County is located in Alabama with a total population of 32,953. It is the 36th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pike County is 31.7 years. This is 19% lower than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pike County is $47,961. This is 23% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 39% lower. The poverty rate stands at 23.4%. This is 50% 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 3.9%. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $149,000. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $195,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 62.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pike County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 37.3%.

Education

27.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.6%.