Pike, MO County is a small and charming county located in Missouri with a population of 18,052 at the 2020 US Census. It has a low population density of 26 people per square mile compared to the US Population Density of 93 People per Square Mile. There are many local businesses that residents frequent such as downtown shops, cafes, and restaurants. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing, boating, camping, hiking, biking and more. Other local organizations include the Pike County YMCA which offers sports leagues for children and adults alike as well as volunteer opportunities. The annual Great Bullfrog Race held in Louisiana also draws much attention from Pike County residents. Local sporting events include football games for the Louisiana Tigers or attending nearby Cardinals baseball games in St Louis. No matter what your interests may be Pike County has something for everyone!
The population in Pike County is 18,052. There are 27 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Pike County is 38.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Pike County is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Pike County
- 48.5% are married
- 14.0% are divorced
- 31.8% are married with children
- 16.8% have children, but are single
Race in Pike County
- 88.3% are White
- 5.9% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 2.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.3% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander