Pike County's estimated 2026 population is 38,425 with a growth rate of -0.74% 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 -4.99% since that time.
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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