Pike County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pike County is located in Ohio with a total population of 27,080. It is the 79th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pike County is 41.1 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pike County is $49,552. This is 29% lower than the state median of $69,680. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 37% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.9%. This is 50% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $148,500. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $199,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 65.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pike County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.6% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.1%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

14.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.6%.