Pike County, Missouri Demographics 2026
Pike County, Missouri has a population of 17,623, the 61st most populous county in Missouri. The median household income is $57,572 and the median home value is $129,400. The poverty rate is 16.3%.
Pike County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 39 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Pike County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | 4,130 | $51,675 | 21.1% | $116,400 |
| Louisiana | 3,231 | $46,006 | 27.9% | $81,100 |
| Frankford | 486 | $48,750 | 24.6% | $55,700 |
| Clarksville | 446 | $62,045 | 4.9% | $92,500 |
| Eolia | 426 | $57,500 | 8.2% | $99,500 |
| Curryville | 214 | $47,500 | 20.1% | $58,900 |
| Annada | 61 | $51,250 | 52.5% | N/A |
| Paynesville | 49 | $58,750 | 10.2% | $104,200 |
| St. Clement | 29 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Tarrants | 19 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Ashley | 10 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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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. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.
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. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Pike County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Missouri 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, Missouri?
Pike County has a population of 17,623, making it the 61st most populous county in Missouri.
What is the median income in Pike County?
The median household income in Pike County is $57,572 with a poverty rate of 16.3%.
How many cities are in Pike County, Missouri?
Pike County contains 11 Census-designated places.