Pike County Summary

Life in Pike County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Pike County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Pike County:

  • The population in Pike County is 40,098.

  • The median home value in Pike County is $100,926.

  • The median income in Pike County is $40,131.

  • The median rent in Pike County is $831.

  • The unemployment rate in Pike County is 7.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Pike County is 30.7%.

  • The average high in Pike County is 81.3° and there are 134.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Pike County

List Of Cities & Towns in Pike County

McComb, MS Population 12,295

Magnolia, MS Population 3,243

Summit, MS Population 2,774

Osyka, MS Population 408

Map Of Pike County

Pike County, MS Weather

  • The average high in Pike County is 81.3°.

  • There are 82.4 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 134.1 inches of rain each year with 0.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:25 hours of sun each day in Pike County.

StatPike County
Mean High81.3
Nice Days82.4
Rainfall134.1
Snowfall0.4
Sunny_hours5:25
81.3°
Average High
134.1
Inches of Rain

Pike County Photos

Steam Locomotive   Mccomb Ms
Source: Wikipedia User Steve Wilson | CC BY 2.0

Pike County Demographics

Population over time in Pike County

The current population in Pike County is 40,098. The population has increased 1.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 40,262 2.3%
2021 39,365 -0.4%
2020 39,532 -

Gender in Pike County

  • Pike County is 52.8% female with 21,179 female residents.

  • Pike County is 47.2% male with 18,918 male residents.

Female
52.8% (21,179)
Male
47.2% (18,918)
Gender Pike County MS USA
Female 52.8% 51.4% 50.4%
Male 47.2% 48.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Pike County

Pike County is:

  • 42.4% White with 16,982 White residents.

  • 54.0% African American with 21,636 African American residents.

  • 0.4% American Indian with 160 American Indian residents.

  • 0.5% Asian with 219 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 12 Other residents.

  • 1.1% Two Or More with 447 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.6% Hispanic with 642 Hispanic residents.

White
42.4% (16,982)
African American
54.0% (21,636)
American Indian
0.4% (160)
Asian
0.5% (219)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (12)
Two Or More
1.1% (447)
Hispanic
1.6% (642)

Table: Pike County By Race

Race Pike County MS USA
White 42.4% 55.9% 58.9%
African American 54.0% 37.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.4% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 1.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.1% 2.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.6% 3.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Pike County, Mississippi

  • 13.8% of households in Pike County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 9.1% of households in Pike County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.9% of households in Pike County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.7% of households in Pike County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 17.6% of households in Pike County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.9% of households in Pike County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Pike County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 6.3% of households in Pike County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 2.7% of households in Pike County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.3% of households in Pike County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
13.8% (5,536)
$10,000 to $14,999
9.1% (3,654)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.9% (4,759)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.7% (3,875)
$35,000 to $49,999
17.6% (7,054)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.9% (6,363)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.8% (3,918)
$100,000 to $149,999
6.3% (2,531)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.7% (1,066)
$200,000 or more
3.3% (1,337)
Income Pike County MS USA
Less than $10,000 13.8% 7.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 9.1% 6.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.9% 11.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.7% 9.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 17.6% 13.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.9% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.8% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 6.3% 13.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.7% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.3% 4.7% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Pike County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Pike County completed < 9th grade.

  • 13.0% of adults in Pike County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 35.0% of adults in Pike County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Pike County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Pike County completed associate's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Pike County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Pike County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Pike County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Pike County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (1,603)
9-12th Grade
13% (5,212)
High School / GED
35% (14,034)
Some College
20% (8,019)
Associate's Degree
11% (4,410)
Bachelor's Degree
10% (4,009)
Master's Degree
5% (2,004)
Professional Degree
1% (400)
Doctorate Degree
1% (400)
Education Pike County MS USA
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 13% 9% 6%
High School / GED 35% 30% 26%
Some College 20% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 10% 15% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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