Pike County, KY Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Pike County | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,955 | 4,499,518 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 71.0 | 111.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.26% | 0.30% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.6 | 37.6 | 37.1 |
| Households | 24,449 | 1,791,595 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Pike County declined by 7.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 57,466 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Pike County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Pike County | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,650 | $62,784 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.84% | 4.94% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Pike County is about 32% lower than in Kentucky.
Housing
| Metric | Pike County | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $34,951 | $126,174 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $836 | $933 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 75.1% | 68.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Pike County is about 3.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $836 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Pike County spend about 40 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 168 hours, about 7.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Pike County | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.2 | 20.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 40.4 | 41.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 168 | 173 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,213 | $5,361 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 4.5% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,650 | 6,995 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 474 | 832 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Kentucky:
Calloway County (13.4 min), McCracken County (14.0 min), Clinton County (15.3 min).
Slowest:
Owen County (37.1 min), Menifee County (36.6 min), Bracken County (33.6 min).
The average commute time in Pike County is 20 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Kentucky.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Pike County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Pike County | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.5% | 24.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Kentucky:
Fayette County (0.4), Oldham County (0.4), Campbell County (0.3).
Lowest:
Leslie County (0.1), Lee County (0.1), Elliott County (0.1).
Health
Pike County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Pike County | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 72.7 | 75.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 25.6% | 23.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 28.6% | 26.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Kentucky:
Oldham County (0.8), Boone County (0.8), Scott County (0.8).
Lowest:
Clay County (0.7), Bell County (0.7), McCreary County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pike County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Pike County, Kentucky?
The population of Pike County, Kentucky is 55,955, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Pike County, Kentucky?
The population density of Pike County, Kentucky is 71.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Pike County, Kentucky?
The median household income in Pike County, Kentucky is $42,650, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Pike County, Kentucky?
The median home price in Pike County, Kentucky is $34,951, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Pike County, Kentucky?
The unemployment rate in Pike County, Kentucky is 6.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.