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Pike County, Mississippi
Pike County, Mississippi. Pike County had 38,712 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.0% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). It holds 5 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 11 census tracts. GEOID 28113.
Pike County is one of the 2 counties of the McComb, MS micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
38,712
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 40,324 · ACS 2020-2024: 39,602
Median household income
$43,814
±$1,941 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$110,800
±$9,344 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$919
±$72 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
How many people live in Pike County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 40,324 residents in Pike County. The Census Bureau estimates 38,712 for July 1, 2025, down 4.0% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 39,602 over 409 square miles of land.
| Measure | Pike County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 39,602 | 2,946,779 | +70 |
| Households | 15,007±550 | 1,145,431 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.56±0.09 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 19,200±38 | 1,341,114 | +681 |
Pike County's population since 2000
From 38,940 in 2000 to 38,712 in 2025: down 0.6%. 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 5 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is McComb with 11,697 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
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 37.9 years old; 25.5% are under 18 and 17.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 53.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 41.4%. 0.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pike County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9±0.9 | 38.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.5%±0.1 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.9%±0.2 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% | 3.7% | +0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 41.4%±0.2 pts | 55.2% | −2.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 53.6%±0.9 pts | 36.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.5%±0.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 2.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.7%±0.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.6%±1.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 19.4%±1.7 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.9%±2.8 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.1%±2.5 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.3%±2.2 pts | 25.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.9%±1.3 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±0.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
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 15,007 households earn less than $43,814 a year (±$1,941), against $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 the median was $39,116 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,698 after inflation. 27.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pike County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $43,814±$1,941 | $56,447 | +$4,698 |
| Mean household income | $60,063±$4,472 | $78,922 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,223±$1,885 | $31,549 | +$2,537 |
| People below the poverty line | 27.1%±3.7 pts | 18.9% | −5.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 38.9%±8.2 pts | 26.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.2%±2.5 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 78.8%±3.0 pts | 84.1% | – |
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 66.8% of Pike County's occupied homes and renters 33.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $110,800 by its owner (±$9,344). The median renter pays $919 a month including utilities, and 37.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pike County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $110,800±$9,344 | $169,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $919±$72 | $954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.4%±9.3 pts | 42.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,245±$87 | $1,394 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.8%±2.9 pts | 70.0% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 19,200±38 | 1,341,114 | +681 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 16.4%±5.4 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 56.7%±2.7 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 25.5%±2.5 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.3%±1.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
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 Pike County building?
Builders took permits for 6 new housing units across Pike County in 2025 (4 single-family), 0.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Pike County get to work?
82.1% of Pike County's workers drive alone and 3.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.8%.
| Measure | Pike County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.4%±3.0 pts | 57.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8%±1.8 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.1%±2.5 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.8%±2.3 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.0%±0.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.5%±1.1 pts | 5.9% | +2.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.2 min±2.9 | 25.6 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 11 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $31,016 (Tract 9505.02) to $58,542 (Tract 9501.04).
| Tract 9501.0228113950102 | 4,285±547 | $57,165 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501.0328113950103 | 2,179±502 | $32,471 |
| Tract 9501.0428113950104 | 3,627±543 | $58,542 |
| Tract 950228113950200 | 6,354±895 | $48,830 |
| Tract 950328113950300 | 4,484±853 | $31,973 |
| Tract 950428113950400 | 2,698±425 | $44,857 |
| Tract 9505.0128113950501 | 4,793±715 | $42,917 |
| Tract 9505.0228113950502 | 1,609±282 | $31,016 |
| Tract 9506.0128113950601 | 3,681±675 | $43,342 |
| Tract 9506.0228113950602 | 2,394±392 | $31,332 |
| Tract 950728113950700 | 3,498±614 | $38,106 |
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 Mississippi's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 19th of 82 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 58th of 82 |
| Residents per square mile | 13th of 82 |
| Median household income | 56th of 82 |
| Median home value | 50th of 82 |
| Median gross rent | 17th of 81 |
| Poverty rate | 15th of 82 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 61st of 82 |
| Median age | 61st of 82 |
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
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 Pike County 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' school search.