Population 60,621 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pike County
Household size in Pike County
| Period | Pike County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.70 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.52 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Pike County run a little small, averaging 2.54 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has edged down from 2.58 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Pike County
| Period | Pike County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.8 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.5 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.6 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.4 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.5 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Pike County skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.8, mirroring the country. Few Pennsylvania counties are older: only four of 67.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Pike County
| Period | Pike County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in Pike County (8.7%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Pike County
Renters in Pike County
| Period | Pike County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.8% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 13.0% of households in Pike County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 36.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. No other Pennsylvania county has a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Pike County
| Period | Pike County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 37.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Pike County: 31.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.5 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Pike County
| Period | Pike County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Pike County is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1984, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the northeast has the oldest housing. Pike County has the newest homes of any Pennsylvania county.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Pike County
| Period | Pike County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,019 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,184 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,329 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,426 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$407 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Pike County costs $1,426 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in Pennsylvania overall ($1,323). Rents are up $407 a month from 2006–10, a 40% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Pike County
Bachelor's degrees in Pike County
| Period | Pike County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.3% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.0% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.1% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in Pike County (30.0%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.8 points, mirroring the country. Compared with other Pennsylvania counties, though, Pike County has a higher share of college graduates than most.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Pike County
| Period | Pike County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.6% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.8% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.2% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Pike County is above the national rate: 92.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Pennsylvania. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.3 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Pike County
| Period | Pike County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Pike County runs well above the national rate: 7.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Few Pennsylvania counties have higher unemployment: only three of 67. Unemployment is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Pike County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pike County | 2.54 | 48.4 | 8.7% | 13.0% | 31.0% | 1984 | $1,426 | 30.0% | 92.9% | 7.6% |
| Lackawanna County | 2.40 | 42.6 | 12.5% | 34.6% | 11.9% | 1957 | $1,067 | 30.8% | 91.6% | 5.0% |
| Orange County | 3.09 | 37.6 | 10.4% | 32.2% | 8.9% | 1976 | $1,781 | 30.9% | 88.8% | 5.3% |
| Putnam County | 2.72 | 44.4 | 7.9% | 16.2% | 8.6% | 1968 | $1,962 | 45.3% | 92.8% | 4.5% |
| Sullivan County | 2.19 | 56.0 | 5.5% | 15.1% | 51.6% | 1972 | $846 | 22.1% | 92.6% | 6.0% |
| Fairfield County | 2.75 | 41.6 | 10.3% | 34.0% | 7.0% | 1967 | $2,167 | 50.4% | 89.7% | 5.8% |
| Lycoming County | 2.35 | 42.3 | 11.0% | 30.9% | 10.7% | 1963 | $958 | 24.9% | 91.0% | 5.3% |
| New Haven County | 2.53 | 41.7 | 13.5% | 37.6% | 8.0% | 1964 | $1,584 | 38.5% | 90.6% | 6.4% |
| Middlesex County | 2.35 | 45.3 | 8.8% | 25.0% | 9.5% | 1970 | $1,540 | 44.7% | 95.2% | 3.9% |
| New London County | 2.38 | 43.4 | 11.4% | 32.4% | 9.7% | 1968 | $1,478 | 36.6% | 93.5% | 4.9% |
| Washington County | 2.38 | 46.0 | 7.7% | 22.5% | 16.6% | 1976 | $1,461 | 53.6% | 95.8% | 4.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Scott County, KY · Iron County, UT · Isabella County, MI · Jefferson County, AR · Jefferson County, OH · Jefferson County, TN · Jefferson County, WV · Jones County, MS · San Benito County, CA · Sauk County, WI
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Pike County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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