Pike County's estimated 2026 population is 54,294 with a growth rate of -1.04% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Pike County is the 18th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 65,076 and has seen a growth of -16.57% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Pike County includes 95.13% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (95.13%)
Two or more races (3.15%)
Black or African American (0.61%)
Asian (0.51%)
Other race (0.42%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.11%)
Native American (0.07%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54,669 | 95.13% |
| Two or more races | 1,809 | 3.15% |
| Black or African American | 353 | 0.61% |
| Asian | 291 | 0.51% |
| Other race | 242 | 0.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 61 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 41 | 0.07% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Pike County's average per capita income is $40,357. Household income levels show a median of $42,179. The poverty rate stands at 25.05%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $68,170 | $85,109 |
| Families | $58,340 | $74,247 |
| Households | $42,179 | $60,376 |
| Non Families | $19,274 | $31,538 |
Average Income
Median Household Income
Poverty Rate
