Pike County's estimated 2026 population is 38,398 with a growth rate of -0.75% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Pike County is the 19th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 40,442 and has seen a growth of -5.05% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Pike County includes 54.09% Black or African American, 42% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (54.09%)
White (42%)
Two or more races (2.16%)
Other race (0.68%)
Asian (0.56%)
Native American (0.51%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 21,599 | 54.09% |
| White | 16,769 | 42% |
| Two or more races | 863 | 2.16% |
| Other race | 273 | 0.68% |
| Asian | 223 | 0.56% |
| Native American | 203 | 0.51% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Pike County's average per capita income is $35,956. Household income levels show a median of $41,578. The poverty rate stands at 27.48%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $69,167 | - |
| Families | $49,545 | $67,379 |
| Households | $41,578 | $57,646 |
| Non Families | $24,937 | $42,143 |
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