Pike, New York Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 199, Pike's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Pike is a small community located in New York, within Wyoming County. The total population is 199. It ranks as the 1216th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pike is 43.1 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 39.8 years. 12.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pike is $70,455. This is 18% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.1%. This is 28% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 14.0%. This is 120% higher than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $141,300. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Pike is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 59% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pike has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.9% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 0.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (88.9% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 13.4%.

Education

24.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pike, New York is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,289 Census-designated places in New York. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.