Pike County, AL

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2020 Population

33,274

0.177% 1-year decline

US Senator

Richard Shelby

Republican Party

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

30.8

1.28% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

23%

6% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$39,218

4.73% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$131,600

9.67% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

14,045

0.379% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Pike County, AL had a population of 33.3k people with a median age of 30.8 and a median household income of $39,218. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Pike County, AL declined from 33,333 to 33,274, a −0.177% decrease and its median household income grew from $37,446 to $39,218, a 4.73% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pike County, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (55.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (37.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.15%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.01%), and White (Hispanic) (1.92%).

None of the households in Pike County, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.9% of the residents in Pike County, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pike County, AL are Troy University (3,779 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Pike County, AL was $131,600, and the homeownership rate was 63.5%.

Most people in Pike County, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22 minutes. The average car ownership in Pike County, AL was 2 cars per household.

Pike County, AL borders Barbour County, AL, Bullock County, AL, Coffee County, AL, Crenshaw County, AL, Dale County, AL, and Montgomery County, AL.

Population & Diversity

Pike County, AL is home to a population of 33.3k people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2020, 4.19% of Pike County, AL residents were born outside of the country (1.39k people).

In 2020, there were 1.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (18.6k people) in Pike County, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 715 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.9%

2020 Citizenship

96.5%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96.9% of Pike County, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Pike County, AL was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Pike County, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pike County, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
18.6k ± 24
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
12.4k ± 148
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
715 ± 75

2.3%

Hispanic Population

764 people

2.3% of the people in Pike County, AL are hispanic (764 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Pike County, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Alabama.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
47,080 ± 5,301 people
Guatemala
12,910 ± 2,786 people
India
10,249 ± 2,483 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 47,080 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 12,910 and India with 10,249.

Foreign-Born Population

4.19%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.39k people

4.25%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.42k people

As of 2020, 4.19% of Pike County, AL residents (1.39k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pike County, AL was 4.25%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Pike County, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
565 ± 141
Gulf War (2001-)
415 ± 164
Gulf War (1990s)
341 ± 116

Pike County, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.36 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Pike County, AL employs 14k people. The largest industries in Pike County, AL are Retail Trade (2,041 people), Educational Services (1,839 people), and Manufacturing (1,665 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($66,250), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($56,457), and Information ($51,250).

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.44 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,111. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

14k

2020 Value

± 1,024

0.379%

1 Year growth

± 9.96%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Pike County, AL grew at a rate of 0.379%, from 14k employees to 14k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pike County, AL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,463 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,441 people), and Production Occupations (1,213 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pike County, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

14k

2020 Value

± 1,024

0.379%

1 Year growth

± 9.96%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Pike County, AL grew at a rate of 0.379%, from 14k employees to 14k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pike County, AL, are Retail Trade (2,041 people), Educational Services (1,839 people), and Manufacturing (1,665 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pike County, AL, though some of these residents may live in Pike County, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$30,450

Median earning men ± $2,060

$24,852

Median earning women ± $2,304

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,719), Information ($51,071), and Public Administration ($48,024).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Information ($56,250), Construction ($38,819), and Public Administration ($37,917).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

226
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
199
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
155
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$395k
Manufacturing
$114k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$66.5k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $52.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($22.9B) and Base metals ($20.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alabama products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Alabama.

$282B

2020 Value in Alabama

$539B

Projected 2050 Value in Alabama

91.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alabama trade was $282B. This is expected to increase 91.3% to $539B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alabama trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$31.7B
Florida
$21.3B
Tennessee
$14.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $31.7B, followed by Florida with $21.3B and Tennessee and $14.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alabama shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pike County, AL went to Donald J. Trump with 58.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (40.7%), followed by Other (1.18%).

Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (40.7%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.18%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pike County, AL went to Donald J. Trump with 58.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (40.7%), followed by Other (1.18%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pike County, AL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Richard Shelby

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 1987
Until 1994, Richard Shelby won election to the Senate as a member of the Democratic Party.

Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Pike County, AL awarded 3,779 degrees. The student population of Pike County, AL in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 6,123 male students and 10,374 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pike County, AL are White (1,801 and 50.3%), followed by Black or African American (982 and 27.4%), Unknown (541 and 15.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (123 and 3.43%).

The largest universities in Pike County, AL by number of degrees awarded are Troy University (3,779 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Pike County, AL are General Business Administration & Management (430 and 11.4%), Registered Nursing (266 and 7.04%), and General Psychology (261 and 6.91%).

The median tuition cost in Pike County, AL for a public four year colleges is $7,800 for in-state students and $15,600 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Pike County, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 92.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 28.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 16,497 (37.1% men and 62.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 16,497 students enrolled in Pike County, AL, 37.1% men and 62.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,302 records, of which 60.3% were women and 39.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
261 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
186 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
278 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Pike County, AL was General Psychology with 261 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Pike County, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Troy University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

3,779 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Troy University with 3,779 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 1,387 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pike County, AL, which is 0.58 times less than the 2,392 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,801 degrees mean that there were 1.83 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 982 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,800) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,108) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

Measure

In 2020, 0.875% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.825% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.18M), Some college (900k), and Secondary Education (638k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Pike County, AL was $131,600 in 2020, which is 0.573 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $120,000 to $131,600, a 9.67% increase. The homeownership rate in Pike County, AL is 63.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Pike County, AL have an average commute time of 22 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pike County, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Pike County, AL is $39,218. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Pike County, AL was Census Tract 1888 with a value of $63,750, followed by Census Tract 1887 and Census Tract 1886, with respective values of $45,417 and $41,745.

In 2021, 15.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Pike County, AL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 4.09%.

Housing

Property

$131,600

Median Property Value 2020

±$13,801

$7,431

Median Property Taxes

±$531

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Pike County, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Pike County, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

63.5%

Homeownership

2020

63.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 63.5% of the housing units in Pike County, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Pike County, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1888
Census Tract 1887
Census Tract 1886

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Pike County, AL was Census Tract 1888 with a value of $63,750, followed by Census Tract 1887 and Census Tract 1886, with respective values of $45,417 and $41,745.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Pike County, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$39,218

Median Household Income

± $3,492

11.7k

Number of Households

± 812

In 2020, the median household income of the 11.7k households in Pike County, AL grew to $39,218 from the previous year's value of $37,446.

The following chart displays the households in Pike County, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Pike County, AL is from Alabama.

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.459

2019 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2020, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.32% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Alabama across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (84.8%)
Carpooled (9.1%)
Worked At Home (2.84%)

In 2020, 84.8% of workers in Pike County, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.1%) and those who worked at home (2.84%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pike County, AL have a shorter commute time (22 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.35% of the workforce in Pike County, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Pike County, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Pike County, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Pike County, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 15.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Pike County, AL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 4.09%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

23% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pike County, AL (7.23k out of 31.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pike County, AL is Black, followed by White and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 29.8% of the children was living in poverty in Pike County, AL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 3.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 564 in Pike County, AL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 154 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

91.1% of the population of Pike County, AL has health coverage, with 46.3% on employee plans, 17.1% on Medicaid, 10.7% on Medicare, 15.3% on non-group plans, and 1.68% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Alabama was $7,281 in 2014. This is a 4.07% increase from the previous year ($6,996).

Primary care physicians in Pike County, AL see 2223 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.93% increase from the previous year (2079 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3311 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1656 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Alabama, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,223 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pike County, AL

Primary care physicians in Pike County, AL see an average of 2,223 patients per year. This represents a 6.93% increase from the previous year (2,079 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pike County, AL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Alabama across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.4% under 18 years, 32.4% between 18 and 34 years, 31% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.94%

Uninsured

46.3%

Employer Coverage

17.1%

Medicaid

10.7%

Medicare

15.3%

Non-Group

1.68%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pike County, AL declined by 8.26% from 9.75% to 8.94%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Pike County, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 66.8 in Pike County, AL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Pike County, AL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.3% in Pike County, AL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Pike County, AL.

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