County · Arkansas
Pike County, Arkansas
Pike County, Arkansas. Pike County had 9,964 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.0% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. It holds 7 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 05109.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,964
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,171 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,115
Median household income
$49,269
±$7,508 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$121,600
±$10,067 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$686
±$64 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
How many people live in Pike County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 10,171 residents in Pike County. The Census Bureau estimates 9,964 for July 1, 2025, down 2.0% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 10,115 over 600 square miles of land.
| Measure | Pike County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,115 | 3,049,391 | −641 |
| Households | 4,082±188 | 1,205,987 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.42±0.11 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,324±24 | 1,394,673 | −307 |
Pike County's population since 2000
From 11,303 in 2000 to 9,964 in 2025: down 11.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Pike County?
Pike County holds 7 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Glenwood with 2,016 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Glenwood | 2,068 | $33,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Murfreesboro | 1,495 | $53,264 |
| KirbyGEOID 0537060 | 721 | $66,607 |
| Delight | 288 | $36,094 |
| NewhopeGEOID 0549370 | 169 | $33,819 |
| AntoineGEOID 0501540 | 113 | not published |
| DaisyGEOID 0517140 | 88 | $80,625 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Pike County?
The median resident of Pike County is 41.2 years old; 22.3% are under 18 and 21.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.0%. 4.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pike County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.2±1.4 | 38.5 | −1.9 |
| Under 18 years | 22.3%±0.4 pts | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.0%±0.6 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.0% | 9.0% | +1.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.4%±0.9 pts | 67.4% | −4.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.3%±0.9 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.7%±1.3 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.2%±0.9 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.9%±1.0 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.8%±1.6 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 19.3%±2.2 pts | 18.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.9%±2.1 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.4%±2.6 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.1%±3.0 pts | 25.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.2%±1.8 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0%±1.0 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 Pike County earn?
Half of Pike County's 4,082 households earn less than $49,269 a year (±$7,508), against $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $49,721 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pike County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,269±$7,508 | $60,773 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $72,456±$9,528 | $84,759 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,240±$3,935 | $34,225 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.7%±3.5 pts | 16.0% | +5.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.9%±8.6 pts | 21.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.4%±3.3 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.1%±2.5 pts | 86.7% | – |
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 Pike County?
Owners occupy 75.0% of Pike County's occupied homes and renters 25.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $121,600 by its owner (±$10,067). The median renter pays $686 a month including utilities, and 48.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pike County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $121,600±$10,067 | $188,000 | +$17,114 |
| Median gross rent | $686±$64 | $947 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.1%±13.2 pts | 35.9% | +18.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,110±$87 | $1,345 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.0%±3.5 pts | 66.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,324±24 | 1,394,673 | −307 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±1.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.9%±5.3 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.8%±4.3 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 26.8%±4.3 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.7 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.7%±1.8 pts | 4.1% | – |
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 do people in Pike County get to work?
81.8% of Pike County's workers drive alone and 4.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.9%.
| Measure | Pike County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.4%±2.8 pts | 58.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9%±1.3 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.8%±3.6 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.4%±2.9 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±1.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.8%±2.5 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.9 min±3.0 | 22.5 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 are Pike County's census tracts?
Pike County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $46,861 (Tract 9533) to $71,607 (Tract 9534).
| Tract 953305109953300 | 3,588±341 | $46,861 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 953405109953400 | 2,310±385 | $71,607 |
| Tract 953505109953500 | 4,217±317 | $47,289 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Pike County compare with Arkansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 60th of 75 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 45th of 75 |
| Residents per square mile | 59th of 75 |
| Median household income | 45th of 75 |
| Median home value | 45th of 75 |
| Median gross rent | 58th of 75 |
| Poverty rate | 21st of 75 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24th of 75 |
| Median age | 40th of 75 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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