Pike County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Name: Pike County, Arkansas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Pike County, Arkansas has a population of 10,115, the 60th most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $49,269 and the median home value is $121,600. The poverty rate is 20.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Pike County Quick Facts

Population 10,115

Median Household Income $49,269

Median Home Value $121,600

Poverty Rate 20.7%

Unemployment Rate 3.9%

Median Age 41.2 years

Homeownership Rate 75.0%

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.1%

High School Graduation 87.4%

Cities/Places 7

Population 10,115 60th of 75

Median Income $49,269 19% lower than state

Poverty Rate 20.7%

Unemployment 3.9%

How Pike County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	10,182	10,115	-0.7%
Median household income	$51,000	$49,269	-3.4%
Median home value	$115,400	$121,600	+5.4%

Median Household Income

Pike

$49,269

$60,773

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Pike

$121,600

$188,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 26.9%

$25K-$50K 23.6%

$50K-$100K 28.2%

$100K+ 21.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.6%

$10K-$15K

8.5%

$15K-$20K

4.4%

$20K-$25K

5.4%

$25K-$30K

4.6%

$30K-$35K

6.3%

$35K-$40K

3.9%

$40K-$45K

4.1%

$45K-$50K

4.7%

$50K-$60K

5.8%

$60K-$75K

9.1%

$75K-$100K

13.3%

$100K-$125K

8.5%

$125K-$150K

3.8%

$150K-$200K

5.2%

$200K+

3.9%

Employment

3.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

50.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.0%

Renter 25.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $686/mo 16.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.3%

18-34

19.2%

35-54

24.2%

55-74

25.8%

75+

8.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 51 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Pike County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Glenwood	1,841	$33,500	38.8%	$132,500
Murfreesboro	1,819	$53,264	20.7%	$119,300
Kirby	579	$66,607	11.9%	$163,700
Delight	312	$36,094	21.8%	$71,400
Antoine	159	N/A	24.5%	N/A
Daisy	138	$80,625	20.3%	$152,300
Newhope	88	$33,819	18.2%	N/A

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Population Overview

Pike County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 10,115. It is the 60th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pike County is 41.2 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 38.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pike County is $49,269. This is 19% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.7%. This is 29% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. 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 21% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $121,600. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Pike County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pike County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.0%. The Black or African American population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

19.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.4%.

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 Arkansas 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Pike County, Arkansas?

Pike County has a population of 10,115, making it the 60th most populous county in Arkansas.

What is the median income in Pike County?

The median household income in Pike County is $49,269 with a poverty rate of 20.7%.

How many cities are in Pike County, Arkansas?

Pike County contains 7 Census-designated places.