Pike County's estimated 2026 population is 18,029 with a growth rate of 0.19% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Pike County is the 62nd largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 18,474 and has seen a growth of -2.41% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Pike County includes 89.38% White, 4.79% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
White (89.38%)
Black or African American (4.79%)
Two or more races (4.51%)
Native American (0.58%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.32%)
Asian (0.29%)
Other race (0.12%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,752 | 89.38% |
| Black or African American | 844 | 4.79% |
| Two or more races | 795 | 4.51% |
| Native American | 102 | 0.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 57 | 0.32% |
| Asian | 51 | 0.29% |
| Other race | 22 | 0.12% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Pike County's average per capita income is $44,193. Household income levels show a median of $57,572. The poverty rate stands at 16.27%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,941 | - |
| Families | $80,577 | $89,209 |
| Households | $57,572 | $74,695 |
| Non Families | $29,920 | $39,430 |
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