Pike County's 2026 population is estimated at 38,398, reflecting a -0.75% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Pike County is the 19th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 40,442 and has grown -5.05% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.9 years
Female: 39.8 years
Male: 35.6 years
There are 29,502 adults, (7,100 of whom are seniors) in Pike County.
Female: 20,955 (52.9%)
Male: 18,647 (47.1%)
The racial composition of Pike County includes 53.67% Black or African American, 41.65% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 21,253 | 53.67% |
| White | 16,496 | 41.65% |
| Two or more races | 1,183 | 2.99% |
| Other race | 268 | 0.68% |
| Native American | 215 | 0.54% |
| Asian | 187 | 0.47% |
Pike County 's average per capita income is $38,429. Household income levels show a median of $43,814. The poverty rate stands at 27.13%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $69,295 | - |
| Families | $49,888 | $69,114 |
| Households | $43,814 | $60,063 |
| Non Families | $26,855 | $43,356 |
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