Pike County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Name: Pike County, Pennsylvania Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Pike County, Pennsylvania has a population of 60,621, the 41st most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $81,323 and the median home value is $272,600. The poverty rate is 9.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Pike County Quick Facts

Population 60,621

Median Household Income $81,323

Median Home Value $272,600

Poverty Rate 9.8%

Unemployment Rate 7.5%

Median Age 49.4 years

Homeownership Rate 87.0%

Affordability Ratio 3.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 29.7%

High School Graduation 93.2%

Cities/Places 13

Population 60,621 41st of 67

Median Income $81,323 4% higher than state

Poverty Rate 9.8%

Unemployment 7.5%

How Pike County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	59,691	60,621	+1.6%
Median household income	$79,318	$81,323	+2.5%
Median home value	$250,900	$272,600	+8.6%

Median Household Income

Pike

$81,323

$77,971

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Pike

$272,600

$254,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.0%

$25K-$50K 15.5%

$50K-$100K 33.7%

$100K+ 38.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.7%

$10K-$15K

2.4%

$15K-$20K

3.5%

$20K-$25K

2.4%

$25K-$30K

3.5%

$30K-$35K

2.7%

$35K-$40K

3.2%

$40K-$45K

3.0%

$45K-$50K

3.1%

$50K-$60K

7.7%

$60K-$75K

10.5%

$75K-$100K

15.5%

$100K-$125K

12.4%

$125K-$150K

6.6%

$150K-$200K

9.1%

$200K+

10.6%

Employment

7.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

55.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 87.0%

Renter 13.0%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,378/mo 20.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.2%

18-34

16.7%

35-54

24.0%

55-74

32.2%

75+

9.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Pike County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Hemlock Farms	3,392	$79,980	4.5%	$334,000
Pocono Woodland Lakes	3,202	$118,814	1.8%	$348,000
Pine Ridge	3,099	$67,296	18.8%	$217,500
Gold Key Lake	2,563	$99,125	8.6%	$233,400
Matamoras	2,539	$76,500	4.8%	$245,700
Conashaugh Lakes	1,538	$94,219	11.2%	$295,600
Birchwood Lakes	1,399	$67,500	13.9%	$168,700
Milford	1,198	$74,844	11.3%	$362,600
Pocono Ranch Lands	1,187	$73,508	20.7%	$227,100
Sunrise Lake	1,126	$72,143	1.8%	$191,000
Fawn Lake Forest	765	$88,083	11.6%	$249,300
Pocono Mountain Lake Estates	700	$63,481	40.0%	$189,800
Masthope	689	$100,394	19.3%	$336,800

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Population Overview

Pike County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 60,621. It is the 41st most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pike County is 49.4 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pike County is $81,323. This is 4% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 7.5%. This is 42% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $272,600. Housing costs are 7% higher than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pike County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.4%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

29.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Pike County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Pennsylvania 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, Pennsylvania?

Pike County has a population of 60,621, making it the 41st most populous county in Pennsylvania.

What is the median income in Pike County?

The median household income in Pike County is $81,323 with a poverty rate of 9.8%.

How many cities are in Pike County, Pennsylvania?

Pike County contains 13 Census-designated places.