Pike County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pike County is located in Indiana with a total population of 12,187. It is the 84th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pike County is 43.5 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pike County is $66,250. This is 5% lower than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 16% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $128,400. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Pike County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pike County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.5%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

15.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.2%.