Pike County, Alabama is a rural county located in the southeastern corner of the state, with a population of 33,811 according to the 2019 U.S. Census. The median household income in Pike County is $37,964, which is lower than the national median of $61,937. The poverty rate in Pike County is 22.2%, which is higher than the national rate of 11.8%.
The largest demographic group in Pike County is White, making up 78.2% of the population. African Americans make up 18.7% of the population, and the remaining 3.1% are made up of other races. The median age in Pike County is 40.3 years, which is slightly higher than the national median of 38.2 years.
Education in Pike County is provided by the Pike County School District, which serves approximately 5,000 students in grades K-12. The district has an overall graduation rate of 88%, which is higher than the national average of 84%. The district also has a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the national average of 16:1.
The real estate market in Pike County is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $96,400. This is lower than the national median of $231,200. The median rent in Pike County is $734, which is lower than the national median of $949. The median price per square foot for homes in Pike County is $90, which is lower than the national median of $123. The average days on market for homes in Pike County is 97 days, which is higher than the national average of 68 days.