Pike, California Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Pike, California had a total population of 34, the 1536th largest community in California. The poverty rate is 11.8%.
Key Takeaways
- Unemployment rate of 42.9% is notably above the national average.
Pike Quick Facts
How Pike Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 159 | 34 | No clear change (-78.6%) |
How Pike Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 100.0%
- Black: 0.0%
- Hispanic: 0.0%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 70 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 0.0%
- HS Diploma: 61.8%
- Some College: 0.0%
- Associate's: 0.0%
- Bachelor's: 38.2%
- Graduate+: 0.0%
Pike Rankings in California
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Other Cities in Sierra County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loyalton | 748 | $65,556 | 4.7% | $191,800 |
| Sierra Brooks | 397 | N/A | 17.1% | $333,100 |
| Calpine | 356 | N/A | 0.0% | $435,700 |
| Sierraville | 351 | N/A | 0.6% | N/A |
| Sierra City | 250 | $95,696 | 3.2% | $381,700 |
| Downieville | 126 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Goodyears Bar | 122 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Verdi | 70 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Alleghany | 19 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Pike
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choctaw Valley | 34 | $128,646 | $725,000 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Foresta | 34 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 73.5% |
| Pierpoint | 34 | N/A | N/A | 20.6% | 0.0% |
| Eagleville | 33 | $81,250 | $88,500 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| Elk Creek | 36 | $85,313 | $184,400 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 34, Pike's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Pike is a small community located in California, within Sierra County. The total population is 34. It ranks as the 1536th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.
Age Demographics
The median age in Pike is 42.8 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. 17.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 42.9%. This is 548% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 79% higher than the state average of 55.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Pike was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
38.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Pike, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Pike, California?
Pike, California has a population of 34 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Pike, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Pike — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Pike, CA?
The poverty rate in Pike is 11.8%. This means approximately 4 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Pike, California?
Pike's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Pike, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Pike — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Pike, California?
38.2% of adults (25+) in Pike hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.