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.

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

27,080

Population

-0.39%

Annual growth

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 distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 12.8% of the population. Pike County is a county in Ohio with a population of 27,080.

Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $49,552, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 15.7%, above the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $148,500, with typical rent around $833.

College attainment is 14.6%, below the national 35.0%. About 6.4% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 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%.

Pike County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

27,065

Population (2024)

28,606

Population (2010)

28,606

Peak (2010)

-0.39%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	28,606	-	-	estimate
2011	28,471	-135	-0.47%	estimate
2012	28,365	-106	-0.37%	estimate
2013	28,266	-99	-0.35%	estimate
2014	28,176	-90	-0.32%	estimate
2015	28,115	-61	-0.22%	estimate
2016	28,101	-14	-0.05%	estimate
2017	28,084	-17	-0.06%	estimate
2018	27,908	-176	-0.63%	estimate
2019	27,784	-124	-0.44%	estimate
2020	27,076	-708	-2.55%	estimate
2021	27,103	+27	+0.10%	estimate
2022	26,991	-112	-0.41%	estimate
2023	26,983	-8	-0.03%	estimate
2024	27,065	+82	+0.30%	estimate

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

Under 5

6.4%

5–9

5.1%

10–14

8.0%

15–19

6.3%

20–24

5.6%

25–34

12.0%

35–44

11.9%

45–54

12.5%

55–59

6.3%

60–64

7.6%

65–74

10.9%

75–84

4.8%

85+

2.7%

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

Professional & business services

27.9%

Manufacturing

13.1%

Education & health care

11.8%

Construction

7.3%

Finance & real estate

7.2%

Retail trade

7.0%

Public administration

6.5%

Arts, entertainment & food

2.7%

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.