Pike County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pike County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 59,691. It is the 42nd most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 3 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 $79,318. This is 4% higher than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is about average. The poverty rate stands at 9.3%. This is 21% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.3%. This is 40% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $250,900. Housing costs are 4% higher than the state median of $240,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% 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 77.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.0%. The Asian population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 3.7%.

Education

28.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.2%.