Pike County, Missouri Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 61st-largest in Missouri

The population of Pike County, Missouri is 17,623 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 61st-largest county in Missouri. The median household income is $57,572, the median home value is $129,400, and the median age is 39.7.

The population of Pike County has declined 2.8% since 2010 (18,474 → 17,961), a -0.20% annualized rate.

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

17,623

Population

-0.20%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$57,572

Median Income

$129,400

Median Home Value

Pike County covers 670 sq mi of land at 26.3 people per square mile.

About Pike County, MO

Pike County is a county in Missouri with a population of 17,623. It ranks #61 among counties in Missouri by population. The median age is 39.7, in line with the national median. The population is 53.7% male and 46.3% female.

The median household income in Pike County is $57,572, below the US median of $74,580. 12.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $129,400, with monthly rent averaging $742. The homeownership rate of 73.3% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Pike County reflects 16.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 3.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.5 minutes each way.

Pike County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Pike County had a population of 18,474 in 2010 and 17,961 in 2024, a -2.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 18,665 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.19%.

17,961

Population (2024)

18,474

Population (2010)

18,665

Peak (2011)

-0.19%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	18,474	-	-	estimate
2011	18,665	+191	+1.03%	estimate
2012	18,554	-111	-0.59%	estimate
2013	18,607	+53	+0.29%	estimate
2014	18,493	-114	-0.61%	estimate
2015	18,404	-89	-0.48%	estimate
2016	18,508	+104	+0.57%	estimate
2017	18,556	+48	+0.26%	estimate
2018	18,495	-61	-0.33%	estimate
2019	17,678	-817	-4.42%	estimate
2020	17,413	-265	-1.50%	estimate
2021	17,606	+193	+1.11%	estimate
2022	17,650	+44	+0.25%	estimate
2023	17,927	+277	+1.57%	estimate
2024	17,961	+34	+0.19%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	89.4%
Black or African American	4.8%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

39.7

Median Age

46.3%

Female

53.7%

Male

18.8%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.7%

5–9

7.2%

10–14

6.2%

15–19

5.8%

20–24

5.4%

25–34

12.9%

35–44

12.7%

45–54

11.9%

55–59

6.3%

60–64

7.1%

65–74

10.6%

75–84

6.2%

85+

2.0%

Children (under 15): 19.1% · Seniors (65+): 18.8%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$57,572$-11,348 vs state
Mean household income	$74,695
Per-capita income	$27,443
Poverty rate	12.0%+3.6% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.5%
Employment-to-population	48.3%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

22.1%

Manufacturing

11.9%

Construction

11.4%

Retail trade

8.1%

Public administration

7.8%

Finance & real estate

6.4%

Agriculture

5.2%

Education & health care

4.4%

The largest employment sector in Pike County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.1% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

2.5%

Carpool

82.2%

Public transit

3.4%

Work from home

22.5 min

Avg commute

Housing

$129,400$-86,200 vs state

Median home value

$742

Median rent

73.3%

Homeownership rate

7,629

Total housing units

84.6%

Occupied

15.4%

Vacant

26.7%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

91.0%

With health insurance

89.1%

With broadband internet

18.1%

Foreign-born

7.0%

Veterans (18+)

15.9%

With a disability

96.6%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

87.3%

High School+

16.6%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pike County, Missouri has a population of 17,623 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 61st-largest county in Missouri. Population density is 26 people per square mile.

The population of Pike County has declined 2.8% since 2010 (18,474 → 17,961), a -0.20% annualized rate.

The median household income in Pike County, Missouri is $57,572, with mean (average) household income of $74,695 and per-capita income of $27,443. 12.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Pike County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (89.4%), Black or African American (4.8%), Hispanic or Latino (1.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Pike County, Missouri is 39.7 years. Residents are 46.3% female and 53.7% male.

The median home value in Pike County is $129,400 and median monthly rent is $742. 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 7,629 total housing units, 15.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Pike County, Missouri is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

Kansas City is among the largest cities associated with Pike County, Missouri, with a population of 508,233.