Pike County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pike County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 10,182. It is the 60th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pike County is 42.8 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pike County is $51,000. This is 13% lower than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 35% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.8%. This is 18% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $115,400. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $175,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Pike County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pike County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.9%. The Black or African American population (3.9%) is well below the state average of 14.8%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

19.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.1%.