Pike County, Illinois Demographics 2026

Name: Pike County, Illinois Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Pike County, Illinois has a population of 14,469, the 73rd most populous county in Illinois. The median household income is $59,777 and the median home value is $101,400. The poverty rate is 14.8%.

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

Pike County Quick Facts

Population 14,469

Median Household Income $59,777

Median Home Value $101,400

Poverty Rate 14.8%

Unemployment Rate 3.9%

Median Age 43.0 years

Homeownership Rate 77.6%

Affordability Ratio 1.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.5%

High School Graduation 91.4%

Cities/Places 18

Population 14,469 73rd of 102

Median Income $59,777 28% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.8%

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	14,625	14,469	-1.1%
Median household income	$58,029	$59,777	+3.0%
Median home value	$100,100	$101,400	+1.3%

Median Household Income

Pike

$59,777

$83,390

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Pike

$101,400

$263,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.1%

$25K-$50K 20.3%

$50K-$100K 31.6%

$100K+ 26.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.9%

$10K-$15K

5.1%

$15K-$20K

5.1%

$20K-$25K

4.9%

$25K-$30K

3.5%

$30K-$35K

3.4%

$35K-$40K

5.3%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

4.7%

$50K-$60K

7.8%

$60K-$75K

8.6%

$75K-$100K

15.2%

$100K-$125K

8.9%

$125K-$150K

6.4%

$150K-$200K

8.0%

$200K+

2.8%

Employment

3.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8%|National: 5.2%

60.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.6%

Renter 22.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $676/mo 13.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.2%

18-34

18.0%

35-54

23.5%

55-74

25.8%

75+

9.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 61 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Pike County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Pittsfield	4,420	$54,643	17.9%	$111,400
Barry	1,512	$76,042	15.3%	$92,700
Griggsville	1,310	$36,667	23.4%	$86,200
Pleasant Hill	970	$49,904	17.8%	$78,200
Hull	413	$60,863	19.7%	$96,900
Nebo	266	$44,625	17.8%	$46,200
Kinderhook	249	$60,536	16.6%	$70,800
New Canton	230	$58,000	17.8%	$83,900
Milton	217	$50,769	15.7%	$71,300
Perry	206	$44,792	18.9%	$86,900
El Dara	118	$58,125	18.6%	$72,100
Baylis	102	$40,000	24.5%	N/A
New Salem	93	$46,875	24.7%	$84,000
Rockport	67	N/A	0.0%	$54,400
Pearl	64	N/A	12.5%	$58,600
Detroit	30	N/A	16.7%	$74,000
Florence	14	$28,333	0.0%	$75,000
Valley City	12	N/A	50.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Pike County is located in Illinois with a total population of 14,469. It is the 73rd most populous county out of 102 in Illinois. The county encompasses 18 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pike County is 43.0 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pike County is $59,777. This is 28% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.8%. This is 26% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $101,400. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Pike County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pike County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (94.7% vs 58.1%). The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 18.8%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

18.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.4%.

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 Illinois 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, Illinois?

Pike County has a population of 14,469, making it the 73rd most populous county in Illinois.

What is the median income in Pike County?

The median household income in Pike County is $59,777 with a poverty rate of 14.8%.

How many cities are in Pike County, Illinois?

Pike County contains 18 Census-designated places.