Pikeville is a city located in Bledsoe County Tennessee. Pikeville has a 2024 population of 1,898. It is also the county seat of Bledsoe County. Pikeville is currently growing at a rate of 0.96% annually and its population has increased by 4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,825 in 2020.
The average household income in Pikeville is $48,075 with a poverty rate of 34.8%. The median age in Pikeville is 30 years: 28.8 years for males, and 38 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pikeville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,607 | 60.57% |
| Black or African American | 507 | 19.11% |
| Two or more races | 483 | 18.21% |
| Other race | 29 | 1.09% |
| Native American | 27 | 1.02% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 644 | 3.83 | 45.2 | 54.8 |
| Non Family | 226 | 1.14 | 50.9 | 49.1 |
| Married | 219 | 3.39 | 55.3 | 44.7 |
| Female | 166 | 7.73 | 13.3 | 86.7 |
| Male | 33 | 5.58 | 100 | 0 |
4.17
Average Family Size
3.83
Average Household Size
45.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 120 | 6.47% |
| Associates Degree | 92 | 4.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 84 | 4.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 80 | 4.31% |
| High School Graduate | 1,096 | 59.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 121 | 6.52% |
| Some College | 262 | 14.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,193 | 1,003 | 123 |
| Black | 460 | 444 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 158 | 135 | 41 |
| Hispanic | 109 | 98 | 41 |
| Native American | 27 | 26 | 0 |
| Other Race | 17 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 96.52%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 37.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,463 | $0 | $46,098 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,833 | $71,875 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,766 | $28,955 | $13,704 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $41,518 | $13,333 |
| Overall | $28,976 | $29,108 | $25,313 |
| Some College | $27,130 | $0 | $27,125 |
$28,976
Average Earnings
$29,108
Average Male
$25,313
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.92% of Pikeville residents speak only English, while 3.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,449 | 474 | 32.71% |
| Multiple | 473 | 326 | 68.92% |
| Black | 476 | 49 | 10.29% |
| Hispanic | 198 | 31 | 15.66% |
| Other | 29 | 6 | 20.69% |
34.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.83%
Male Poverty Rate
39.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pikeville is Multiple, with 68.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pikeville is Black, with 10.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54.12% |
| Some College | 15.65% |
| High School | 13.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 77.78% |
| Female Employed | 12.21% |
| Male Employed | 2.82% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $40,119 | $54,978 |
| Households | $32,917 | $48,075 |
| Married Families | $48,854 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,500 | $28,529 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
24.0%
Male Marriage Rate
34.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
73
Number of Veterans
73
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 47 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 43 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61 | 4.51% |
| Native American | 10 | 37.04% |
| Black | 2 | 0.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55%
Labor Force Participation
54.4%
Employment Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.63%
Born in Pikeville
95.1%
Native Born
4.9%
Foreign Born
4.33%
Non Citizen
0.57%
Naturalized
95.1% of Pikeville residents were born in the United States, with 59.63% having been born in Tennessee. 4.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,989 | 18 | 0.91% |
| 2028 | 1,971 | 18 | 0.92% |
| 2027 | 1,953 | 19 | 0.98% |
| 2026 | 1,934 | 18 | 0.94% |
| 2025 | 1,916 | 18 | 0.95% |
| 2024 | 1,898 | 18 | 0.96% |
| 2023 | 1,880 | 21 | 1.13% |
| 2022 | 1,859 | 27 | 1.47% |
| 2021 | 1,832 | 7 | 0.38% |
| 2020 | 1,825 | 87 | 5.01% |
| 2019 | 1,738 | 27 | 1.58% |
| 2018 | 1,711 | -20 | -1.16% |
| 2017 | 1,731 | 9 | 0.52% |
| 2016 | 1,722 | 13 | 0.76% |
| 2015 | 1,709 | 26 | 1.54% |
| 2014 | 1,683 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2013 | 1,682 | -9 | -0.53% |
| 2012 | 1,691 | -6 | -0.35% |
| 2011 | 1,697 | 87 | 5.4% |
| 2010 | 1,610 | 0 | 0% |