Pike County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pike County is located in Georgia with a total population of 19,540. It is the 94th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pike County is 39.9 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pike County is $84,184. This is 13% higher than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.6%. This is 29% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $265,700. Housing costs are 3% lower than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pike County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.4% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 8.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (86.4% vs 49.8%). The Black or African American population (8.5%) is well below the state average of 31.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

21.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.0%.