Pike County, Illinois Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 73rd-largest in Illinois

The population of Pike County, Illinois is 14,625 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 73rd-largest county in Illinois. The median household income is $58,029, the median home value is $100,100, and the median age is 42.9.

The population of Pike County has declined 13.0% since 2010 (16,395 → 14,258), a -0.99% annualized rate.

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

14,625

Population

-0.99%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$58,029

Median Income

$100,100

Median Home Value

Pike County covers 831 sq mi of land at 17.6 people per square mile.

About Pike County, IL

Pike County is a county in Illinois with a population of 14,625. It ranks #73 among counties in Illinois by population. The median age is 42.9, older than the national median. The population is 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

The median household income in Pike County is $58,029, below the US median of $74,580. 11.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $100,100, with monthly rent averaging $659. The homeownership rate of 78.5% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Pike County reflects 18.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.9% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 24.0 minutes each way.

Pike County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Pike County had a population of 16,395 in 2010 and 14,258 in 2024, a -13.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 16,395 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.98%.

14,258

Population (2024)

16,395

Population (2010)

16,395

Peak (2010)

-0.98%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	16,395	-	-	estimate
2011	16,348	-47	-0.29%	estimate
2012	16,233	-115	-0.70%	estimate
2013	16,069	-164	-1.01%	estimate
2014	15,953	-116	-0.72%	estimate
2015	15,794	-159	-1.00%	estimate
2016	15,757	-37	-0.23%	estimate
2017	15,669	-88	-0.56%	estimate
2018	15,614	-55	-0.35%	estimate
2019	15,574	-40	-0.26%	estimate
2020	14,637	-937	-6.02%	estimate
2021	14,621	-16	-0.11%	estimate
2022	14,492	-129	-0.88%	estimate
2023	14,339	-153	-1.06%	estimate
2024	14,258	-81	-0.56%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	96.1%
Black or African American	0.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.5%
Two or More Races	0.7%

Age & Sex

42.9

Median Age

50.1%

Female

49.9%

Male

21.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.1%

5–9

6.7%

10–14

6.2%

15–19

6.2%

20–24

5.0%

25–34

10.9%

35–44

11.8%

45–54

11.8%

55–59

6.7%

60–64

6.9%

65–74

12.1%

75–84

5.3%

85+

4.2%

Children (under 15): 19.0% · Seniors (65+): 21.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$58,029$-23,673 vs state
Mean household income	$72,468
Per-capita income	$30,438
Poverty rate	11.0%+2.8% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.7%
Employment-to-population	55.9%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

24.8%

Manufacturing

9.8%

Public administration

8.5%

Agriculture

7.3%

Construction

6.2%

Information

6.0%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.9%

Education & health care

5.8%

The largest employment sector in Pike County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.2%

Drive alone

1.6%

Carpool

81.9%

Public transit

6.9%

Work from home

24.0 min

Avg commute

Housing

$100,100$-150,400 vs state

Median home value

$659

Median rent

78.5%

Homeownership rate

7,296

Total housing units

79.7%

Occupied

20.3%

Vacant

21.5%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.1%

With health insurance

86.8%

With broadband internet

20.7%

Foreign-born

8.4%

Veterans (18+)

17.0%

With a disability

97.6%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

91.8%

High School+

18.8%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pike County, Illinois has a population of 14,625 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 73rd-largest county in Illinois. Population density is 18 people per square mile.

The population of Pike County has declined 13.0% since 2010 (16,395 → 14,258), a -0.99% annualized rate.

The median household income in Pike County, Illinois is $58,029, with mean (average) household income of $72,468 and per-capita income of $30,438. 11.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Pike County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (96.1%), Two or more races (0.7%), Black or African American (0.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Pike County, Illinois is 42.9 years. Residents are 50.1% female and 49.9% male.

The median home value in Pike County is $100,100 and median monthly rent is $659. 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 7,296 total housing units, 20.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Pike County, Illinois is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

Chicago is among the largest cities associated with Pike County, Illinois, with a population of 2,707,648.