Pike County, Georgia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 94th-largest in Georgia

The population of Pike County, Georgia is 19,540 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 94th-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $84,184, the median home value is $265,700, and the median age is 39.9.

The population of Pike County has grown 15.3% since 2010 (17,929 → 20,669), a +1.02% annualized rate.

Pike County within Georgia · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

19,540

Population

+1.02%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$84,184

Median Income

$265,700

Median Home Value

Pike County covers 216 sq mi of land at 90.4 people per square mile.

About Pike County, GA

Pike County is a county in Georgia with a population of 19,540. It ranks #94 among counties in Georgia by population. The median age is 39.9, in line with the national median. The population is 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

The median household income in Pike County is $84,184, above the US median of $74,580. 7.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $265,700, with monthly rent averaging $1,056. The homeownership rate of 84.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Pike County reflects 21.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 5.9% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 35.3 minutes each way.

Pike County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Pike County had a population of 17,929 in 2010 and 20,669 in 2024, a 15.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 20,669 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.03%.

20,669

Population (2024)

17,929

Population (2010)

20,669

Peak (2024)

1.03%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	17,929	-	-	estimate
2011	17,792	-137	-0.76%	estimate
2012	17,780	-12	-0.07%	estimate
2013	17,784	+4	+0.02%	estimate
2014	17,774	-10	-0.06%	estimate
2015	17,935	+161	+0.91%	estimate
2016	17,916	-19	-0.11%	estimate
2017	18,213	+297	+1.66%	estimate
2018	18,622	+409	+2.25%	estimate
2019	18,953	+331	+1.78%	estimate
2020	18,943	-10	-0.05%	estimate
2021	19,545	+602	+3.18%	estimate
2022	19,936	+391	+2.00%	estimate
2023	20,422	+486	+2.44%	estimate
2024	20,669	+247	+1.21%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	87.7%
Black or African American	8.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.7%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

39.9

Median Age

51.3%

Female

48.7%

Male

16.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.5%

5–9

6.2%

10–14

7.2%

15–19

7.3%

20–24

5.7%

25–34

11.6%

35–44

13.1%

45–54

14.0%

55–59

8.1%

60–64

5.3%

65–74

9.4%

75–84

4.7%

85+

1.9%

Children (under 15): 18.9% · Seniors (65+): 16.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$84,184+$9,520 vs state
Mean household income	$102,353
Per-capita income	$36,105
Poverty rate	7.2%-2.7% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.6%
Employment-to-population	56.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

19.8%

Construction

12.7%

Manufacturing

11.4%

Retail trade

9.8%

Finance & real estate

9.7%

Public administration

7.3%

Education & health care

6.1%

Arts, entertainment & food

6.0%

The largest employment sector in Pike County is professional & business services, accounting for 19.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.4%

Drive alone

3.4%

Carpool

81.4%

Public transit

5.9%

Work from home

35.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$265,700$-7,200 vs state

Median home value

$1,056

Median rent

84.8%

Homeownership rate

7,262

Total housing units

89.6%

Occupied

10.4%

Vacant

15.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

85.6%

With health insurance

93.2%

With broadband internet

19.8%

Foreign-born

9.3%

Veterans (18+)

11.2%

With a disability

98.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

90.0%

High School+

21.4%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pike County, Georgia has a population of 19,540 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 94th-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 90 people per square mile.

The population of Pike County has grown 15.3% since 2010 (17,929 → 20,669), a +1.02% annualized rate.

The median household income in Pike County, Georgia is $84,184, with mean (average) household income of $102,353 and per-capita income of $36,105. 7.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Pike County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (87.7%), Black or African American (8.5%), Hispanic or Latino (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Pike County, Georgia is 39.9 years. Residents are 51.3% female and 48.7% male.

The median home value in Pike County is $265,700 and median monthly rent is $1,056. 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 7,262 total housing units, 10.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Pike County, Georgia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 19.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

Atlanta is among the largest cities associated with Pike County, Georgia, with a population of 499,287.