Pike County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Name: Pike County, Mississippi Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Pike County, Mississippi has a population of 39,602, the 19th most populous county in Mississippi. The median household income is $43,814 and the median home value is $110,800. The poverty rate is 27.1%.

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

Pike County Quick Facts

Population 39,602

Median Household Income $43,814

Median Home Value $110,800

Poverty Rate 27.1%

Unemployment Rate 5.8%

Median Age 37.9 years

Homeownership Rate 66.8%

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 15.3%

High School Graduation 84.1%

Cities/Places 5

Population 39,602 19th of 82

Median Income $43,814 22% lower than state

Poverty Rate 27.1%

Unemployment 5.8%

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	39,930	39,602	-0.8%
Median household income	$41,578	$43,814	+5.4%
Median home value	$110,500	$110,800	+0.3%

Median Household Income

Pike

$43,814

$56,447

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Pike

$110,800

$169,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 31.9%

$25K-$50K 25.5%

$50K-$100K 27.7%

$100K+ 14.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

9.0%

$10K-$15K

10.3%

$15K-$20K

7.9%

$20K-$25K

4.7%

$25K-$30K

4.5%

$30K-$35K

4.7%

$35K-$40K

2.9%

$40K-$45K

8.4%

$45K-$50K

5.1%

$50K-$60K

10.2%

$60K-$75K

6.8%

$75K-$100K

10.6%

$100K-$125K

4.8%

$125K-$150K

4.3%

$150K-$200K

2.8%

$200K+

3.0%

Employment

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

51.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.8%

Renter 33.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $919/mo 25.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.5%

18-34

21.5%

35-54

22.9%

55-74

23.2%

75+

6.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 56 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Pike County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
McComb	12,049	$40,707	27.1%	$98,700
Magnolia	3,059	$55,057	29.8%	$72,500
Summit	2,451	$29,375	45.8%	$113,600
Osyka	411	$41,042	21.4%	$85,600
Fernwood	57	$91,125	21.1%	$445,000

Explore Mississippi Rankings

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Population Overview

Pike County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 39,602. It is the 19th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pike County is 37.9 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pike County is $43,814. This is 22% lower than the state median of $56,447. It is also 46% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 27.1%. This is 44% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. 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 5.8%. The median home value is $110,800. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $169,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Pike County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pike County is Black or African American, making up 53.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 41.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 3.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.0%.

Education

15.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.1%.

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 Mississippi 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, Mississippi?

Pike County has a population of 39,602, making it the 19th most populous county in Mississippi.

What is the median income in Pike County?

The median household income in Pike County is $43,814 with a poverty rate of 27.1%.

How many cities are in Pike County, Mississippi?

Pike County contains 5 Census-designated places.