Pike County, Ohio Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 79th-largest in Ohio
The population of Pike County, Ohio is 27,080 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 79th-largest county in Ohio. The median household income is $49,552, the median home value is $148,500, and the median age is 41.1.
The population of Pike County has declined 5.4% since 2010 (28,606 → 27,065), a -0.39% annualized rate.
27,080
Population
-0.39%
Annual growth
62
People / sq mi
$49,552
Median Income
$148,500
Median Home Value
Pike County covers 440 sq mi of land at 61.5 people per square mile.
About Pike County, OH
Pike County is a county in Ohio with a population of 27,080. It ranks #79 among counties in Ohio by population. The median age is 41.1, older than the national median. The population is 49.9% male and 50.1% female.
The median household income in Pike County is $49,552, below the US median of $74,580. 15.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $148,500, with monthly rent averaging $833. The homeownership rate of 65.8% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Pike County reflects 14.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 27.8 minutes each way.
Pike County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Pike County had a population of 28,606 in 2010 and 27,065 in 2024, a -5.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 28,606 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.39%.
27,065
Population (2024)
28,606
Population (2010)
28,606
Peak (2010)
-0.39%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 28,606 |
| 2011 | 28,471 |
| 2012 | 28,365 |
| 2013 | 28,266 |
| 2014 | 28,176 |
| 2015 | 28,115 |
| 2016 | 28,101 |
| 2017 | 28,084 |
| 2018 | 27,908 |
| 2019 | 27,784 |
| 2020 | 27,076 |
| 2021 | 27,103 |
| 2022 | 26,991 |
| 2023 | 26,983 |
| 2024 | 27,065 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95.2% |
| Black or African American | 1.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
41.1
Median Age
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Male
18.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.5% · Seniors (65+): 18.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $49,552$-20,128 vs state |
| Mean household income | $77,942 |
| Per-capita income | $31,082 |
| Poverty rate | 15.7%+6.5% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% |
| Employment-to-population | 48.1% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Pike County is professional & business services, accounting for 27.9% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
1.5%
Carpool
86.4%
Public transit
6.4%
Work from home
27.8 min
Avg commute
Housing
$148,500$-50,700 vs state
Median home value
$833
Median rent
65.8%
Homeownership rate
12,071
Total housing units
89.6%
Occupied
10.4%
Vacant
34.2%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
94.4%
With health insurance
90.5%
With broadband internet
12.8%
Foreign-born
8.5%
Veterans (18+)
23.9%
With a disability
98.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
85.6%
High School+
14.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pike County, Ohio has a population of 27,080 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 79th-largest county in Ohio. Population density is 62 people per square mile.
The population of Pike County has declined 5.4% since 2010 (28,606 → 27,065), a -0.39% annualized rate.
The median household income in Pike County, Ohio is $49,552, with mean (average) household income of $77,942 and per-capita income of $31,082. 15.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Pike County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (95.2%), Hispanic or Latino (1.5%), Black or African American (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Pike County, Ohio is 41.1 years. Residents are 50.1% female and 49.9% male.
The median home value in Pike County is $148,500 and median monthly rent is $833. 65.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 12,071 total housing units, 10.4% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Pike County, Ohio is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 27.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.
Columbus is among the largest cities associated with Pike County, Ohio, with a population of 906,480.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.