Pike County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pike County is located in Missouri with a total population of 17,623. It is the 61st most populous county out of 115 in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pike County is 39.7 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pike County is $57,572. This is 16% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.3%. This is 29% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 17% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $129,400. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Pike County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pike County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.8%. The Black or African American population (4.8%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

16.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.3%.