Pikeville town, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Pikeville town is a small community located in North Carolina, within Wayne County. The total population is 747. It ranks as the 513th most populous out of 774 cities and towns in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pikeville town is 39.3 years. This is about average than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pikeville town is $61,071. This is 13% lower than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.4%. This is 47% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $133,400. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $259,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Pikeville town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 64.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pikeville town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 19.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.3%) is well below the state average of 10.9%.

Education

21.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 79.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pikeville town, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 774 Census-designated places in North Carolina. For official data, visit data.census.gov.