City · Tennessee
Pikeville, Tennessee
Pikeville, city, in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. Pikeville had 1,872 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,824 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,319 (±437). GEOID 4758120.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,872
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,824 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,319 ±437
Median household income
$37,688
±$11,707 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$168,500
±$26,980 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$630
±$283 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is Pikeville and what county is it in?
Pikeville is a city in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. It covers 2.4 square miles of land, 747 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Pikeville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,872 people lived in Pikeville on July 1, 2025, up 3.7% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,824 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,319 (±437).
| Measure | Pikeville | Bledsoe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,319 ±437 | 15,032 | no clear change |
| Households | 611 ±107 | 4,858 | −196 |
| Average household size | 3.49 ±0.57 | 2.85 | +0.76 |
| Housing units | 764 ±136 | 5,912 | no clear change |
Pikeville's population since 2000
From 1,781 in 2000 to 1,872 in 2025: up 5.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Pikeville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Pikeville?
The median resident of Pikeville is 36.1 years old; 16.5% are under 18 and 20.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 60.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 23.9%.
| Measure | Pikeville | Bledsoe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1 ±7.0 | 45.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.5% ±7.8 pts | 15.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.0% ±4.7 pts | 20.8% | – |
| Male | 60.3% ±5.9 pts | 57.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.4% ±6.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 60.9% ±8.9 pts | 86.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 23.9% ±9.1 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±1.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±2.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.1% ±5.3 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.3% ±4.4 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.1% ±3.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.0% ±2.5 pts | 4.9% | – |
| With a disability | 16.7% ±5.0 pts | 23.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 36.6% ±12.9 pts | 17.3% | +30.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.9% ±5.4 pts | 80.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.1% ±5.0 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.5% ±2.6 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 72.6% ±14.7 pts | 87.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 19.5% ±14.4 pts | 3.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Pikeville earn?
Half of Pikeville's 611 households earn less than $37,688 a year (±$11,707), against $54,720 in Bledsoe County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $33,508 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pikeville | Bledsoe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $37,688 ±$11,707 | $54,720 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $48,192 ±$9,355 | $67,637 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,073 ±$3,987 | $25,573 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 22.6% ±12.3 pts | 20.7% | −22.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 54.2% ±29.1 pts | 32.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 38.1% ±10.3 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 85.9% ±6.4 pts | 87.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 77.3% ±7.4 pts | 84.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Pikeville?
Owners occupy 51.2% of Pikeville's occupied homes and renters 48.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $168,500 by its owner (±$26,980). The median renter pays $630 a month including utilities, and 35.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pikeville | Bledsoe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $168,500 ±$26,980 | $189,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $630 ±$283 | $830 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.3% ±14.5 pts | 33.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,163 ±$109 | $1,169 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 51.2% ±10.4 pts | 82.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 48.8% ±10.4 pts | 17.5% | – |
| Housing units | 764 ±136 | 5,912 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±12.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.1% ±6.5 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 57.6% ±9.7 pts | 66.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.2% ±6.1 pts | 27.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±5.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.1% ±2.8 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.9% ±4.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 17.7% ±6.4 pts | 5.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Pikeville building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Pikeville in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 5.9 across Tennessee.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Pikeville work and get to work?
79.4% of Pikeville's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 18.6 minutes.
| Measure | Pikeville | Bledsoe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.3% ±11.6 pts | 47.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.9% ±1.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 79.4% ±12.7 pts | 78.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.3% ±11.4 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 2.5% ±2.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.8% ±2.6 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.6 min ±3.0 | 35.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Pikeville?
No census tract lies mostly in Pikeville; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9531.02Bledsoe County | 4,382 | $45,257 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Pikeville) · Census block assignment files
How does Pikeville compare with other places in Tennessee?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Pikeville is the 7,912th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 183rd-most populous of 345 in Tennessee.
Pikeville ranks 270th of 287 places in Tennessee with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 183rd | 345 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 114th | 230 |
| Residents per square mile | 126th | 289 |
| Median household income | 270th | 287 |
| Per capita income | 268th | 289 |
| Median home value | 208th | 285 |
| Median gross rent | 246th | 265 |
| Poverty rate | 58th | 239 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 240th | 276 |
| Median age | 224th | 289 |
| Owner-occupied share | 250th | 289 |
| Travel time to work | 269th | 288 |
Pikeville's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
Every place in Tennessee, sortable · Compare Pikeville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Pikeville?
17 of the 57 figures for Pikeville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Pikeville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Pikeville.