Pike County, IN

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Pike County Overview

12,227
TOTAL POPULATION
6,092
MALE POPULATION
6,135
FEMALE POPULATION
99.30
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.71
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,321
PER CAPITA INCOME
$80,942
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$64,182
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
44.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
55.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,947
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
5,780
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
58.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Pike County Area Codes

Race in Pike County

The most populous races in Pike County are White / Caucasian (11,752 | 96.1%), Hispanic or Latino (279 | 2.3%), and Some other Race (226 | 1.8%).
Race in Pike County
Race# Population% Population
Asian300.3%
Black / African American700.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2792.3%
Native / Alaskan110.1%
White / Caucasian11,75296.1%
Two or more Races1381.1%
Some other Race2261.8%
Total12,227100.0%

Ancestry in Pike County

The most populous ancestries reported in Pike County are English (2,926 | 23.9%), German (2,714 | 22.2%), Irish (1,414 | 11.6%), American (1,113 | 9.1%), and Scottish (328 | 2.7%), together accounting for 69.5% of all Pike County residents.
Ancestry in Pike County
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1,1139.1%
Austrian70.1%
Bhutanese40.0%
Blackfeet180.2%
British690.6%
Burmese130.1%
Canadian50.0%
Cherokee130.1%
Croatian120.1%
Czechoslovakian140.1%
Dutch810.7%
English2,92623.9%
European1010.8%
French1261.0%
German2,71422.2%
German Russian30.0%
Greek380.3%
Irish1,41411.6%
Italian1020.8%
Korean300.3%
Lithuanian70.1%
Mexican2772.3%
Northern European390.3%
Norwegian1040.9%
Polish1901.5%
Puerto Rican20.0%
Russian590.5%
Scandinavian720.6%
Scotch-Irish1731.4%
Scottish3282.7%
Swedish880.7%
Swiss50.0%
Welsh270.2%
Yugoslavian20.0%
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Immigrants in Pike County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Pike County came from Asia (38 | 0.3%), Latin America (33 | 0.3%), Philippines (30 | 0.3%), South Eastern Asia (30 | 0.3%), and Central America (23 | 0.2%), together accounting for 1.3% of all Pike County residents.
Immigrants in Pike County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia380.3%
Canada50.0%
Caribbean100.1%
Central America230.2%
Cuba100.1%
Europe110.1%
Germany20.0%
India80.1%
Latin America330.3%
Mexico230.2%
Northern Europe90.1%
Philippines300.3%
South Central Asia80.1%
South Eastern Asia300.3%
Western Europe20.0%
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Sex and Age in Pike County

Sex and Age in Pike County

The most populous age groups in Pike County are 60 to 64 Years (630 | 10.3%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (516 | 8.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Pike County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years331 (5.4%)341 (5.6%)
5 to 9 Years307 (5.0%)381 (6.2%)
10 to 14 Years435 (7.1%)329 (5.4%)
15 to 19 Years378 (6.2%)512 (8.4%)
20 to 24 Years294 (4.8%)312 (5.1%)
25 to 29 Years354 (5.8%)322 (5.2%)
30 to 34 Years337 (5.5%)311 (5.1%)
35 to 39 Years362 (5.9%)283 (4.6%)
40 to 44 Years344 (5.7%)346 (5.6%)
45 to 49 Years388 (6.4%)365 (5.9%)
50 to 54 Years416 (6.8%)371 (6.0%)
55 to 59 Years313 (5.1%)391 (6.4%)
60 to 64 Years630 (10.3%)516 (8.4%)
65 to 69 Years464 (7.6%)372 (6.1%)
70 to 74 Years267 (4.4%)370 (6.0%)
75 to 79 Years182 (3.0%)266 (4.3%)
80 to 84 Years159 (2.6%)142 (2.3%)
85 Years and over131 (2.1%)205 (3.3%)
Total6,092 (100.0%)6,135 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Pike County

Median Family Size in Pike County

The median family size in Pike County is 3.01 persons per family, with married-couple families (2,741 | 86.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.06 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (220 | 6.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.45 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Pike County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,741 (86.1%)3.06
Single Male/Father222 (7.0%)2.95
Single Female/Mother220 (6.9%)2.45
Total Families3,183 (100.0%)3.01

Median Household Size in Pike County

The median household size in Pike County is 2.39 persons per household, with single male/father households (222 | 4.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.6 persons per household. non-family households (1,848 | 36.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.16 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Pike County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,741 (54.5%)3.07
Single Male/Father222 (4.4%)3.60
Single Female/Mother220 (4.4%)2.91
Non-family1,848 (36.7%)1.16
Total Households5,031 (100.0%)2.39

Household Size by Marriage Status in Pike County

Out of a total of 5,031 households in Pike County, 3,183 (63.3%) are family households, while 1,848 (36.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,595, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,533.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Pike County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,533 (30.5%)
2-Person Households1,595 (31.7%)298 (5.9%)
3-Person Households725 (14.4%)17 (0.3%)
4-Person Households394 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households323 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households101 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households45 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,183 (63.3%)1,848 (36.7%)

Female Fertility in Pike County

Fertility by Age in Pike County

Average fertility rate in Pike County is 29.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 71.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 91.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Pike County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years67 (91.8%)71.0
35 to 50 years6 (8.2%)6.0
Total73 (100.0%)29.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Pike County

83.6% of women with births (73) in Pike County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 17.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Pike County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years55 (82.1%)12 (17.9%)
35 to 50 years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total61 (83.6%)12 (16.4%)

Fertility by Education in Pike County

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Pike County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma38 (52.0%)39.0
College or Associate's Degree29 (39.7%)39.0
Bachelor's Degree6 (8.2%)19.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total73 (100.0%)29.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Pike County

16.4% of women with births in Pike County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 31.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Pike County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma26 (68.4%)12 (31.6%)
College or Associate's Degree29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total61 (83.6%)12 (16.4%)

Income in Pike County

Income Overview in Pike County

Per Capita Income in Pike County is $31,321, while median incomes of families and households are $80,942 and $64,182 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income12,227$31,321
Median Family Income3,183$80,942
Mean Family Income3,183$92,343
Median Household Income5,031$64,182
Mean Household Income5,031$75,704
Income Deficit3,183$10,947
Wage / Income Gap (%)12,22744.75%
Wage / Income Gap ($)12,22755.25¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index12,2270.39

Earnings by Sex in Pike County

Average Earnings in Pike County are $37,880, $48,790 for men and $26,955 for women, a difference of 44.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Pike County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male3,327 (53.9%)$48,790
Female2,843 (46.1%)$26,955
Total6,170 (100.0%)$37,880

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Pike County

The most common earnings brackets in Pike County are $100,000+ for men (522 | 15.7%) and $7,500 to $9,999 for women (288 | 10.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Pike County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less166 (5.0%)140 (4.9%)
$2,500 to $4,99995 (2.9%)127 (4.5%)
$5,000 to $7,49996 (2.9%)124 (4.4%)
$7,500 to $9,99964 (1.9%)288 (10.1%)
$10,000 to $12,499114 (3.4%)131 (4.6%)
$12,500 to $14,99963 (1.9%)192 (6.8%)
$15,000 to $17,49973 (2.2%)52 (1.8%)
$17,500 to $19,99944 (1.3%)112 (3.9%)
$20,000 to $22,49928 (0.8%)103 (3.6%)
$22,500 to $24,99956 (1.7%)122 (4.3%)
$25,000 to $29,999157 (4.7%)190 (6.7%)
$30,000 to $34,999172 (5.2%)176 (6.2%)
$35,000 to $39,999181 (5.4%)175 (6.2%)
$40,000 to $44,999188 (5.7%)163 (5.7%)
$45,000 to $49,999197 (5.9%)163 (5.7%)
$50,000 to $54,999163 (4.9%)94 (3.3%)
$55,000 to $64,999294 (8.8%)136 (4.8%)
$65,000 to $74,999212 (6.4%)183 (6.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999442 (13.3%)132 (4.6%)
$100,000+522 (15.7%)40 (1.4%)
Total3,327 (100.0%)2,843 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Pike County

Average earnings in Pike County are $54,237 for men and $32,908 for women, a difference of 39.3%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $85,987, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $35,125. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $59,153, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $21,911.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Pike County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$35,125$25,000
High School Diploma$52,762$21,911
College or Associate's Degree$54,423$34,271
Bachelor's Degree$85,987$42,750
Graduate Degree$59,375$59,153
Total$54,237$32,908

Family Income in Pike County

Family Income Brackets in Pike County

According to the Pike County family income data, there are 668 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.0% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 67 families (2.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Pike County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000672.1%
$10,000 to $14,9991053.3%
$15,000 to $24,999922.9%
$25,000 to $34,9991755.5%
$35,000 to $49,99937211.7%
$50,000 to $74,99956017.6%
$75,000 to $99,99966821.0%
$100,000 to $149,99964020.1%
$150,000 to $199,99938212.0%
$200,000+1153.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Pike County

6-person families (108 | 3.4%) account for the highest median family income in Pike County with $132,500 per family, while 2-person families (1,720 | 54.0%) have the highest median income of $36,170 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Pike County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,720 (54.0%)$72,339
3-Person Families661 (20.8%)$83,378
4-Person Families384 (12.1%)$117,609
5-Person Families272 (8.6%)$103,643
6-Person Families108 (3.4%)$132,500
7+ Person Families38 (1.2%)$89,063
Total3,183 (100.0%)$80,942

Family Income by Number of Earners in Pike County

The median family income in Pike County is $80,942, with families comprising 3+ earners (285) having the highest median family income of $155,417, while families with no earners (675) have the lowest median family income of $48,550, accounting for 8.9% and 21.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Pike County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners675 (21.2%)$48,550
1 Earner718 (22.6%)$57,917
2 Earners1,505 (47.3%)$96,133
3+ Earners285 (8.9%)$155,417
Total3,183 (100.0%)$80,942

Household Income in Pike County

Household Income Brackets in Pike County

With 860 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Pike County, accounting for 17.1% of all households. In contrast, only 131 households (2.6%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Pike County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001563.1%
$10,000 to $14,9993026.0%
$15,000 to $24,9993877.7%
$25,000 to $34,9994238.4%
$35,000 to $49,99975515.0%
$50,000 to $74,99986017.1%
$75,000 to $99,99984016.7%
$100,000 to $149,99978515.6%
$150,000 to $199,9993877.7%
$200,000+1312.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Pike County

The median household income in Pike County is $64,182, with the highest median household income of $84,692 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,856 households (36.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $44,362, with 1,700 households (33.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Pike County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years174 (3.5%)$58,167
25 to 44 Years1,301 (25.9%)$69,614
45 to 64 Years1,856 (36.9%)$84,692
65+ Years1,700 (33.8%)$44,362
Total5,031 (100.0%)$64,182

Poverty in Pike County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Pike County

With 12.3% poverty level for males and 9.6% for females among the residents of Pike County, 5 year old males and 35 to 44 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 13 males (43.3%) and 138 females (22.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Pike County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years68 (20.7%)69 (20.3%)
5 Years13 (43.3%)15 (13.6%)
6 to 11 Years109 (26.4%)13 (3.3%)
12 to 14 Years34 (11.4%)21 (10.3%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years42 (21.4%)17 (10.8%)
18 to 24 Years46 (10.9%)21 (3.6%)
25 to 34 Years66 (9.8%)60 (9.6%)
35 to 44 Years109 (15.8%)138 (22.0%)
45 to 54 Years80 (10.0%)56 (7.6%)
55 to 64 Years100 (10.7%)63 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years59 (8.1%)39 (5.3%)
75 Years and over19 (4.1%)64 (12.4%)
Total745 (12.3%)576 (9.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Pike County

According to the poverty statistics in Pike County, males aged 15 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Pike County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years260 (79.3%)271 (79.7%)
5 Years17 (56.7%)95 (86.4%)
6 to 11 Years304 (73.6%)379 (96.7%)
12 to 14 Years265 (88.6%)183 (89.7%)
15 Years53 (100.0%)85 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years154 (78.6%)140 (89.2%)
18 to 24 Years377 (89.1%)561 (96.4%)
25 to 34 Years610 (90.2%)566 (90.4%)
35 to 44 Years579 (84.2%)488 (78.0%)
45 to 54 Years717 (90.0%)676 (92.3%)
55 to 64 Years831 (89.3%)834 (93.0%)
65 to 74 Years672 (91.9%)693 (94.7%)
75 Years and over448 (95.9%)450 (87.5%)
Total5,287 (87.6%)5,421 (90.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Pike County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Pike County show that 5.2% or 144 of the total 2,741 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 2 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.8%, which includes 68 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Pike County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,720 (96.2%)68 (3.8%)
1 or 2 Children620 (95.2%)31 (4.8%)
3 or 4 Children257 (85.7%)43 (14.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total2,597 (94.8%)144 (5.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Pike County

According to the poverty data in Pike County, 27.0% or 60 single-father households and 25.0% or 55 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 28 households (60.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 41 households (41.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Pike County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)41 (41.0%)
1 or 2 Children32 (36.4%)14 (12.0%)
3 or 4 Children28 (60.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total60 (27.0%)55 (25.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Pike County

The poverty data for Pike County shows that 144 of the married-couple family households (5.2%) and 115 of the single-parent households (26.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 28 household (58.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Pike County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children68 (3.8%)41 (21.8%)
1 or 2 Children31 (4.8%)46 (22.4%)
3 or 4 Children43 (14.3%)28 (58.3%)
5 or more Children2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total144 (5.2%)115 (26.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Pike County

Employment by Class of Employer in Pike County

Among the 5,430 employed individuals in Pike County, private company employees (4,165 | 76.7%), local government employees (493 | 9.1%), and not-for-profit organizations (244 | 4.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Pike County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees4,16576.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2304.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1883.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations2444.5%
Local Government Employees4939.1%
State Government Employees971.8%
Federal Government Employees130.2%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total5,430100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Pike County

According to the labor force statistics for Pike County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (9,965), 58.0% or 5,780 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.6% or 208 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 86.9% or 1,338 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.0% or 68 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Pike County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years468 (62.2%)28 (6.0%)
20 to 24 Years486 (80.2%)68 (14.0%)
25 to 29 Years525 (77.7%)21 (4.0%)
30 to 34 Years518 (79.9%)24 (4.6%)
35 to 44 Years1,119 (83.8%)44 (3.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,338 (86.9%)17 (1.3%)
55 to 59 Years561 (79.7%)7 (1.2%)
60 to 64 Years482 (42.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years236 (16.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over46 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,780 (58.0%)208 (3.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Pike County

According to labor force statistics for Pike County, 75.1% of individuals (4,543) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (6,049) are in the labor force, with 2.5% or 114 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.3% or 745 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 15.1% or 25 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Pike County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School166 (32.2%)78 (15.1%)
High School Diploma1,976 (72.0%)52 (1.9%)
College / Associate Degree1,658 (85.6%)60 (3.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher745 (87.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,543 (75.1%)151 (2.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Pike County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Pike County are Management (422 | 7.6%), Community & Social Service (372 | 6.7%), Education Instruction & Library (289 | 5.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (251 | 4.5%), and Health Technologists (170 | 3.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Pike County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Pike County, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (98.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (93.6%), and Education Instruction & Library (90.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Pike County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management195 (46.2%)227 (53.8%)
Business & Financial91 (58.3%)65 (41.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science140 (98.6%)2 (1.4%)
Computers & Mathematics19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering108 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science13 (86.7%)2 (13.3%)
Community & Social Service 63 (16.9%)309 (83.1%)
Education, Arts & Media11 (45.8%)13 (54.2%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library27 (9.3%)262 (90.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment25 (52.1%)23 (47.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating16 (6.4%)235 (93.6%)
Health Technologists16 (9.4%)154 (90.6%)
Total (Category)505 (37.6%)838 (62.4%)
Total (Overall)2,903 (52.1%)2,668 (47.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Pike County are Food Preparation & Serving (266 | 4.8%), Healthcare Support (241 | 4.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (199 | 3.6%), Security & Protection (121 | 2.2%), and Personal Care & Service (93 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Pike County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Pike County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (69.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (63.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (86.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (85.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Pike County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support33 (13.7%)208 (86.3%)
Security & Protection84 (69.4%)37 (30.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention28 (43.1%)37 (56.9%)
Law Enforcement56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving39 (14.7%)227 (85.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance126 (63.3%)73 (36.7%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)93 (100.0%)
Total (Category)282 (30.6%)638 (69.4%)
Total (Overall)2,903 (52.1%)2,668 (47.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Pike County are Office & Administration (446 | 8.0%), and Sales & Related (351 | 6.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Pike County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Pike County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related169 (48.1%)182 (51.8%)
Office & Administration86 (19.3%)360 (80.7%)
Total (Category)255 (32.0%)542 (68.0%)
Total (Overall)2,903 (52.1%)2,668 (47.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Pike County are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (342 | 6.1%), Construction & Extraction (309 | 5.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (77 | 1.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Pike County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Pike County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction297 (96.1%)12 (3.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair330 (96.5%)12 (3.5%)
Total (Category)704 (96.7%)24 (3.3%)
Total (Overall)2,903 (52.1%)2,668 (47.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Pike County are Production (1,018 | 18.3%), Material Moving (546 | 9.8%), and Transportation (219 | 3.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Pike County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Pike County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production697 (68.5%)321 (31.5%)
Transportation179 (81.7%)40 (18.3%)
Material Moving281 (51.5%)265 (48.5%)
Total (Category)1,157 (64.9%)626 (35.1%)
Total (Overall)2,903 (52.1%)2,668 (47.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Pike County

Employment Industries in Pike County

The major employment industries in Pike County include Manufacturing (1,187 | 21.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (649 | 11.7%), Retail Trade (589 | 10.6%), Transportation & Warehousing (403 | 7.2%), and Utilities (390 | 7.0%).
Employment Industries in Pike County

Employment Industries by Sex in Pike County

The Pike County industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (95.2%), Utilities (94.6%), and Construction (93.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Educational Services (88.4%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (87.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Pike County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting160 (95.2%)8 (4.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction156 (80.0%)39 (20.0%)
Construction259 (93.5%)18 (6.5%)
Manufacturing787 (66.3%)400 (33.7%)
Wholesale Trade8 (14.3%)48 (85.7%)
Retail Trade288 (48.9%)301 (51.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing183 (45.4%)220 (54.6%)
Utilities369 (94.6%)21 (5.4%)
Information37 (68.5%)17 (31.5%)
Finance & Insurance57 (53.3%)50 (46.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing16 (29.1%)39 (70.9%)
Professional & Scientific84 (35.7%)151 (64.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support110 (64.3%)61 (35.7%)
Educational Services39 (11.6%)298 (88.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance82 (12.6%)567 (87.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation10 (15.4%)55 (84.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services48 (23.6%)155 (76.3%)
Public Administration89 (44.1%)113 (55.9%)
Total2,903 (52.1%)2,668 (47.9%)

Education in Pike County

School Enrollment in Pike County

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,416 students in Pike County are high school (631 | 26.1%), middle school (612 | 25.3%), and elementary school (542 | 22.4%).
School Enrollment in Pike County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1867.7%
Kindergarten1104.5%
Elementary School54222.4%
Middle School61225.3%
High School63126.1%
College / Undergraduate26410.9%
Graduate / Professional712.9%
Total2,416100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Pike County

Out of a total of 2,416 students who are enrolled in schools in Pike County, 140 (5.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,276 (94.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 12 (31.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 743 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Pike County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds121 (93.1%)9 (6.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old549 (88.3%)73 (11.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds743 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds491 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds170 (99.4%)1 (0.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds81 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds96 (68.6%)44 (31.4%)
35 Years and over26 (68.4%)12 (31.6%)
Total2,276 (94.2%)140 (5.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Pike County

Education (303 | 23.6%), science & technology (260 | 20.2%), business (199 | 15.5%), engineering (98 | 7.6%), and social sciences (82 | 6.4%) are the most common fields of study among 1,286 individuals in Pike County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Pike County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics493.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural705.4%
Physical & Health Sciences141.1%
Psychology80.6%
Social Sciences826.4%
Engineering987.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology26020.2%
Business19915.5%
Education30323.6%
Literature & Languages322.5%
Liberal Arts & History725.6%
Visual & Performing Arts332.6%
Communications201.6%
Arts & Humanities463.6%
Total1,286100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Pike County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Pike County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Pike County are males with 2 vehicles (984, accounting for 34.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (835, making up 38.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Pike County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle17 (0.6%)20 (0.8%)
1 Vehicle188 (6.7%)216 (8.3%)
2 Vehicles984 (34.8%)835 (32.2%)
3 Vehicles739 (26.2%)730 (28.1%)
4 Vehicles577 (20.4%)639 (24.6%)
5 or more Vehicles319 (11.3%)153 (5.9%)
Total2,824 (100.0%)2,593 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Pike County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Pike County are 30 to 34 minutes (658 commuters, 12.7%), 25 to 29 minutes (637 commuters, 12.3%), and 15 to 19 minutes (577 commuters, 11.1%).
Commute Time in Pike County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2595.0%
5 to 9 Minutes4789.2%
10 to 14 Minutes55410.7%
15 to 19 Minutes57711.1%
20 to 24 Minutes4268.2%
25 to 29 Minutes63712.3%
30 to 34 Minutes65812.7%
35 to 39 Minutes4037.8%
40 to 44 Minutes3536.8%
45 to 59 Minutes54310.5%
60 to 89 Minutes2214.3%
90 or more Minutes761.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Pike County

The most common commute times in Pike County are 30 to 34 minutes (359 commuters, 13.0%) for males and 25 to 29 minutes (386 commuters, 16.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Pike County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes153 (5.5%)106 (4.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes197 (7.1%)281 (11.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes315 (11.4%)239 (9.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes233 (8.4%)344 (14.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes240 (8.7%)186 (7.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes251 (9.1%)386 (16.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes359 (13.0%)299 (12.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes311 (11.3%)92 (3.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes174 (6.3%)179 (7.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes310 (11.2%)233 (9.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes177 (6.4%)44 (1.8%)
90 or more Minutes45 (1.6%)31 (1.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Pike County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Pike County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (531, 19.2%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (359, 14.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Pike County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM188 (6.8%)72 (3.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM240 (8.7%)168 (6.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM254 (9.2%)108 (4.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM353 (12.8%)149 (6.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM368 (13.3%)262 (10.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM531 (19.2%)316 (13.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM137 (5.0%)359 (14.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM108 (3.9%)331 (13.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)39 (1.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM79 (2.9%)67 (2.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM21 (0.8%)76 (3.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM5 (0.2%)12 (0.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM109 (3.9%)257 (10.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM372 (13.5%)204 (8.4%)
Total2,765 (100.0%)2,420 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Pike County

Occupancy by Ownership in Pike County

Of the total 5,031 dwellings in Pike County, owner-occupied units account for 4,308 (85.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 723 (14.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Pike County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units4,30885.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units72314.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units5,031100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Pike County

Occupancy by Household Size in Pike County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,53330.5%
2-Person Household1,89337.6%
3-Person Household74214.7%
4+ Person Household86317.2%
Total Housing Units5,031100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Pike County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Pike County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,098 (71.6%)435 (28.4%)
2-Person Household1,778 (93.9%)115 (6.1%)
3-Person Household608 (81.9%)134 (18.1%)
4+ Person Household824 (95.5%)39 (4.5%)
Total Housing Units4,308 (85.6%)723 (14.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Pike County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Pike County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School394 (77.2%)116 (22.8%)
High School Diploma1,897 (85.9%)311 (14.1%)
College/Associate Degree1,313 (86.5%)205 (13.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher704 (88.5%)91 (11.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Pike County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Pike County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years82216.3%
35 to 44 Years65313.0%
45 to 54 Years79215.7%
55 to 64 Years1,06421.1%
65 to 74 Years1,00019.9%
75 to 84 Years4619.2%
85 Years and Over2394.8%
Total5,031100.0%

Housing Finances in Pike County

Median Income by Occupancy in Pike County

Median Income by Occupancy in Pike County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied4,308 (85.6%)$71,264
Renter-Occupied723 (14.4%)$32,434
Average5,031 (100.0%)$64,182

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Pike County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Pike County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00041 (0.9%)20 (2.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99923 (0.5%)73 (10.1%)
$10,000 to $14,999201 (4.7%)102 (14.1%)
$15,000 to $19,999129 (3.0%)42 (5.8%)
$20,000 to $24,999166 (3.8%)52 (7.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999330 (7.7%)94 (13.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999569 (13.2%)186 (25.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999784 (18.2%)77 (10.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999798 (18.5%)42 (5.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999749 (17.4%)35 (4.8%)
$150,000 or more518 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,308 (100.0%)723 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Pike County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Pike County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300366 (8.5%)46 (6.4%)
$300 to $499882 (20.5%)153 (21.2%)
$500 to $7991,052 (24.4%)177 (24.5%)
$800 to $999541 (12.6%)169 (23.4%)
$1,000 to $1,499861 (20.0%)27 (3.7%)
$1,500 to $1,999370 (8.6%)19 (2.6%)
$2,000 to $2,499108 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99978 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more50 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,308 (100.0%)723 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Pike County

Housing Structures in Pike County

Housing Structures in Pike County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached4,23884.2%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments300.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments450.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments631.3%
10 or more Apartments981.9%
Mobile Home / Other55711.1%
Total5,031100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Pike County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Pike County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached3,808 (89.8%)430 (10.2%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)45 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)63 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)98 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other500 (89.8%)57 (10.2%)
Total4,308 (85.6%)723 (14.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Pike County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Pike County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room16 (0.4%)6 (0.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms130 (3.0%)174 (24.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,604 (37.2%)337 (46.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,549 (36.0%)134 (18.5%)
8 or more Rooms1,009 (23.4%)72 (10.0%)
Total4,308 (100.0%)723 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Pike County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Pike County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,819 (42.2%)193 (26.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas963 (22.4%)158 (21.8%)
Electricity1,260 (29.2%)357 (49.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene14 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels240 (5.6%)3 (0.4%)
No Fuel Used12 (0.3%)12 (1.7%)
Total4,308 (100.0%)723 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Pike County

Household Vehicle Usage in Pike County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle81 (1.9%)93 (12.9%)
1 Vehicle713 (16.6%)336 (46.5%)
2 Vehicles1,666 (38.7%)247 (34.2%)
3 or more Vehicles1,848 (42.9%)47 (6.5%)
Total4,308 (100.0%)723 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Pike County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Pike County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,8892,419
Median Property Value$104,300$150,800
Median Household Income$48,698$450
Monthly Housing Costs$406$50
Real Estate Taxes$715$53

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Pike County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Pike County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000510 (27.0%)99 (4.1%)
$50,000 to $99,999393 (20.8%)606 (25.1%)
$100,000 to $299,999918 (48.6%)1,306 (54.0%)
$300,000 to $499,99954 (2.9%)355 (14.7%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)45 (1.9%)
$750,000 to $999,99914 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)8 (0.3%)
Total1,889 (100.0%)2,419 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Pike County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Pike County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00058 (3.1%)90 (3.7%)
$10,000 to $24,999378 (20.0%)6 (0.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999195 (10.3%)118 (4.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999326 (17.3%)135 (5.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999365 (19.3%)243 (10.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999387 (20.5%)419 (17.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999112 (5.9%)411 (17.0%)
$150,000 or more68 (3.6%)637 (26.3%)
Total1,889 (100.0%)2,419 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Pike County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Pike County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x815 (43.1%)90,077 (3,723.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x360 (19.1%)1,386 (57.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x400 (21.2%)609 (25.2%)
4.0x or more286 (15.1%)164 (6.8%)
Total1,889 (100.0%)2,419 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Pike County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Pike County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800982 (52.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499386 (20.4%)756 (31.2%)
$800 to $1,499443 (23.4%)838 (34.6%)
Total1,889 (100.0%)2,419 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Pike County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pike County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pike County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years761 (93.7%)51 (6.3%)
6 to 18 Years2,065 (97.9%)45 (2.1%)
19 to 25 Years789 (93.3%)57 (6.7%)
26 to 34 Years1,035 (89.7%)119 (10.3%)
35 to 44 Years1,250 (95.1%)64 (4.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,468 (96.0%)61 (4.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,780 (97.4%)48 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,463 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older981 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11,592 (96.3%)445 (3.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Pike County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Pike County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born761 (93.7%)51 (6.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen2,065 (97.9%)45 (2.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen789 (93.3%)57 (6.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Pike County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Pike County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,172 (90.0%)130 (10.0%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,187 (96.1%)89 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,826 (94.5%)106 (5.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,171 (97.7%)52 (2.3%)
$100,000 and over4,209 (98.5%)66 (1.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pike County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pike County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6450 (55.4%)481 (59.2%)
6 to 18 Years401 (19.0%)1,782 (84.5%)
19 to 25 Years253 (29.9%)712 (84.2%)
25 to 34 Years223 (19.3%)905 (78.4%)
35 to 44 Years337 (25.7%)926 (70.5%)
45 to 54 Years162 (10.6%)1,338 (87.5%)
55 to 64 Years535 (29.3%)1,389 (76.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,432 (97.9%)741 (50.6%)
75 Years and over981 (100.0%)601 (61.3%)
Total4,774 (39.7%)8,875 (73.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Pike County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Pike County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years60 (6.0%)4 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years78 (7.1%)40 (3.3%)
35 to 64 Years427 (17.7%)297 (13.2%)
65 to 74 Years214 (29.3%)242 (33.1%)
75 Years and over184 (39.4%)220 (42.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Pike County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Pike County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years15 (1.4%)8 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years118 (4.9%)62 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years87 (11.9%)64 (8.7%)
75 Years and over86 (18.4%)77 (15.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Pike County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years13 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years15 (1.4%)14 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years55 (2.3%)113 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years33 (4.5%)67 (9.1%)
75 Years and over36 (7.7%)98 (19.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Pike County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years60 (6.0%)4 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years34 (3.1%)17 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years127 (5.3%)99 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years3 (0.4%)37 (5.1%)
75 Years and over31 (6.6%)49 (9.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Pike County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years23 (2.1%)1 (0.1%)
35 to 64 Years254 (10.5%)224 (9.9%)
65 to 74 Years128 (17.5%)203 (27.7%)
75 Years and over147 (31.5%)117 (22.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Pike County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years14 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years20 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years61 (2.5%)39 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years27 (3.7%)38 (5.2%)
75 Years and over47 (10.1%)47 (9.1%)

Technology Access in Pike County

Computing Device Access in Pike County

Computing Device Access in Pike County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop3,24664.5%
Smartphone4,23284.1%
Tablet2,43148.3%
No Computing Device60512.0%
Total5,031100.0%

Internet Access in Pike County

Internet Access in Pike County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet390.8%
Broadband Home2,30045.7%
Cellular Data Only1,22224.3%
Satellite Internet3527.0%
No Internet1,17423.3%
Total5,031100.0%

Pike County Summary

Pike County is located in the southwestern corner of Indiana, and is part of the Wabash Valley region. It is bordered by Gibson County to the north, Warrick County to the east, Posey County to the south, and the state of Illinois to the west. The county seat is Petersburg, and the largest city is Winslow. The county was established in 1817 and named for Zebulon Pike, an explorer and brigadier general in the War of 1812.

Geography

Pike County covers an area of 437 square miles, of which 434 square miles is land and 3 square miles is water. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of the county. The highest point is located in the northwest corner of the county, at an elevation of 890 feet. The county is drained by the Patoka River, which flows through the center of the county.
The climate of Pike County is humid continental, with hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters. The average annual temperature is 54°F, and the average annual precipitation is 40 inches.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Pike County had a population of 12,845. The racial makeup of the county was 95.3% White, 1.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
The median household income in Pike County was $41,945, and the median family income was $50,945. The per capita income was $20,845. About 11.2% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

The economy of Pike County is largely based on agriculture. The county is home to several large farms, and the main crops grown are corn, soybeans, and wheat. The county also has a thriving livestock industry, with cattle, hogs, and poultry being the main animals raised.
The county also has a strong manufacturing sector, with several factories producing automotive parts, furniture, and other products. The county is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.

The unemployment rate in Pike County was 4 2 in 2019 lower than the national average of 3 7

History

Pike County was established in 1817, and was named for Zebulon Pike, an explorer and brigadier general in the War of 1812. The county was originally part of Gibson County, and was split off in 1817.
The first settlers in the county were mostly of German and Irish descent, and they established small farms in the area. The county was largely rural until the late 19th century, when the railroad was built through the county. This led to the development of several small towns, including Petersburg, Winslow, and Otwell.
The county continued to grow throughout the 20th century, and by the 2000 census, the population had reached 12,845. The county has remained largely rural, and the economy is still largely based on agriculture.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Pike County?
Total Population of Pike County is 12,227.
What is the Total Male Population of Pike County?
Total Male Population of Pike County is 6,092.
What is the Total Female Population of Pike County?
Total Female Population of Pike County is 6,135.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Pike County?
There are 99.30 Males per 100 Females in Pike County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Pike County?
There are 100.71 Females per 100 Males in Pike County.
What is the Median Population Age in Pike County?
Median Population Age in Pike County is 43.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Pike County
Average Family Size in Pike County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Pike County
Average Household Size in Pike County is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Pike County?
Per Capita income in Pike County is $31,321.
What is the Median Family Income in Pike County?
Median Family Income in Pike County is $80,942.
What is the Median Household income in Pike County?
Median Household Income in Pike County is $64,182.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Pike County?
Income or Wage Gap in Pike County is 44.8%.
Women in Pike County earn 55.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Pike County?
Family Income Deficit in Pike County is $10,947.
Families that are below poverty line in Pike County earn $10,947 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Pike County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Pike County is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in Pike County?
There are 5,780 People in the Labor Forcein in Pike County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Pike County?
58.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Pike County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Pike County?
Unemployment Rate in Pike County is 3.6%.