Pike County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pike County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 39,930. It is the 19th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pike County is 37.1 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pike County is $41,578. This is 24% lower than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 47% lower. The poverty rate stands at 27.5%. This is 44% higher than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. 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 5.9%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $110,500. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Pike County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pike County is Black or African American, making up 54.0% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 41.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 3.6%.

Education

15.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.0%.