Pike County, Indiana Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Pike County, Indiana, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Pike County, Indiana. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Pike County, Indiana. The estimated population of Pike County, Indiana is 12,220 people, with a median age of 44.1.

We can look at the total population in Pike County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,220
 -1.16% -2.01%
2020
12,364
 -0.11% -
2019
12,378
 -0.27% -
2018
12,411
 -0.48% -
2017
12,471
 - -

Population of Pike County, Indiana by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
96%
96.8%
 -0.83%
Black/African American
0.7%
1%
 -30.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.9%
0.5%
 +280.00%
Asian
0.3%
1%
 -70.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.1%
0.7%
 +57.14%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Pike County, Indiana by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.1 -0.45% 43.7 -0.23% 44.4 -0.67%
2020 44.3 +1.37% 43.8 +0.92% 44.7 +1.59%
2019 43.7 0% 43.4 +0.23% 44 +0.23%
2018 43.7 -0.46% 43.3 -0.23% 43.9 -0.45%
2017 43.9 - 43.4 - 44.1 -

The median age of Pike County, Indiana gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 760 -14.08% 807 -15.78% 657 681
10 to 19 752 +4.68% 685 +27.66% 783 875
20 to 29 676 -3.44% 631 -3.74% 653 606
30 to 39 631 +0.58% 654 -12% 632 578
40 to 49 861 -5.54% 785 -5.71% 813 741
50 to 59 920 -18.9% 1,038 -19.4% 755 850
60 to 69 871 +21.59% 645 +17.38% 1,071 763
70+ 785 -3.04% 970 +3.2% 761 1,001

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Pike County, Indiana is $57,283.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Pike County.

  • Under 25
    $56,354.00
  • 25 to 44
    $71,897.00
  • 45 to 64
    $68,835.00
  • 65 and over
    $40,942.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Pike County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Pike County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Pike County, Indiana is currently $69,440.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.09% of households in Pike County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Pike County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.24%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.96%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.83%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.34%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.97%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.58%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.09%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Pike County is $28,960.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Pike County by the total population of Pike County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Pike County, Indiana, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Pike County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.49%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15.88%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.69%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    64.41%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.53%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Pike County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Pike County over the age of 16 is 9,885.

Of those people, a total of 58.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Pike County is 56.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 661 62.50% 4.40%
20 to 24 years 561 87.30% 11.20%
25 to 29 years 698 85.10% 4.70%
30 to 34 years 642 73.80% 4.90%
35 to 44 years 1,360 86.10% 4.40%
45 to 54 years 1,575 79.70% 2.10%
55 to 59 years 792 78.90% 1.10%
60 to 64 years 1,101 46.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,461 17.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,034 4.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Pike County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 9,463 58.90% 3.60%
Black or African American 90 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 38 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 205 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 89 56.20% 16.00%
Hispanic or Latino 205 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,463 58.90% 3.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Pike County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Pike County is 5,615, with median earnings of $38,027.00.

Women in Pike County, Indiana earning approximately 51.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,615 $38,027.00
Male 3,017 $49,375.00
Female 2,598 $25,537.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 337 $68,783.00
Business and Financial 167 $51,906.00
Computer and Mathematical 25 $111,417.00
Architecture and Engineering 115 $100,343.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 13 $0.00
Community and Social Service 39 $42,578.00
Legal 16 $0.00
Educational and Library 294 $46,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 53 $54,453.00
Healthcare Practitioners 311 $30,750.00
Healthcare Support 210 $30,610.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 122 $16,042.00
Law Enforcement 27 $36,964.00
Food Preparation and Serving 240 $5,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 184 $17,434.00
Personal Care and Service 97 $11,378.00
Sales 354 $22,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 385 $34,547.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 68 $46,196.00
Construction and Extraction 346 $58,333.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 351 $72,557.00
Production 1,090 $42,007.00
Transportation and Material Moving 230 $34,750.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 216 $71,591.00 121 $41,164.00
Business and Financial 112 $51,875.00 55 $62,545.00
Computer and Mathematical 25 $111,417.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 115 $100,343.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 10 $0.00 3 $0.00
Community and Social Service 8 $0.00 31 $43,203.00
Legal 0 $0.00 16 $0.00
Educational and Library 56 $73,214.00 238 $43,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 39 $0.00 14 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 4 $0.00 307 $31,750.00
Healthcare Support 25 $0.00 185 $24,583.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 63 $93,277.00 59 $3,839.00
Law Enforcement 27 $36,964.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 40 $2,499.00 200 $6,625.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 97 $16,375.00 87 $20,265.00
Personal Care and Service 17 $0.00 80 $10,833.00
Sales 174 $14,695.00 180 $32,625.00
Office and Administrative Support 52 $51,250.00 333 $33,728.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 63 $45,924.00 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 334 $58,333.00 12 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 337 $73,352.00 14 $0.00
Production 755 $45,375.00 335 $32,188.00
Transportation and Material Moving 187 $41,397.00 43 $25,724.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,127 households in Pike County, with an average household size of 2.34 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,163 families in Pike County with an average family size of 2.99 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,701 195 267 1,964
Average Household Size 3.05 3.3 3.04 1.18
Total Families 2,701 195 267 0
Average Household Size 3.03 2.9 2.68 0

Poverty

Of the 3,163 families in Pike County, 6.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Pike County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,596 housing units in Pike County, Indiana.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,127 91.62%
Vacant 469 8.38%

12.96% of the total 5,596 housing units in Pike County are rental units. This is approximately 725 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,284 are occupied by the owner - or 76.55% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Pike County is $639.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Pike County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    118
  • Less than $500
    278
  • $500 to $999
    405
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    42
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Pike County is $110,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Pike County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    697
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,204
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    879
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    753
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    474
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    219
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    39
  • $1,000,000 or more
    19

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Pike County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Pike County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,053
  • 1940 to 1949
    380
  • 1950 to 1959
    473
  • 1960 to 1969
    562
  • 1970 to 1979
    973
  • 1980 to 1989
    615
  • 1990 to 1999
    693
  • 2000 to 2009
    596
  • 2010 to 2013
    235
  • 2014 or later
    16

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Pike County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    205
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,163
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,759
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,000

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Pike County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Pike County that commute to work in a particular way.

27 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Pike County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    237
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    514
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    448
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    633
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    531
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    673
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    755
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    338
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    303
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    613
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    207
  • 90 or more minutes
    81

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Pike County, Indiana in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Pike County, Indiana

We have data for 13 places in Pike County, Indiana. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.