Pike County, Kentucky
Pike County: County in Kentucky, United States
About
Pike County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 65,024 and a population density of 32 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 57,057 inhabitants. Its county seat is Pikeville. The county was created 203 years ago in 1821.
Quick Facts about Pike County
| Population : | 57,057 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from : | Pike County, Pike County, Pike County, Pike County, Pike County, Pike County, Pike County, Pike County, Pike County |
| Area : | 2043 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.8% |
| Named for : | Zebulon Pike |
| Altitude : | 1,959 feet / 597 meters |
| Capital : | Pikeville |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1821 |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 11:52:44 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 28 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -13.96% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Pike County is located at 37°28'8"N 82°23'45"W (37.4690200, -82.3958700). It has 7 neighbors: Floyd County, Knott County, Letcher County, Martin County, Buchanan County, Dickenson County and Mingo County.
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The largest city of Pike County is Pikeville with a population of 6,432. Other cities include, Coal Run Village population 1,494 and Elkhorn City population 890. See all Pike County cities & populated places.
Pike County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pike County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pikeville | 6,432 | City and county seat of Pike County, Kentucky |
| Coal Run Village | 1,494 | City in Pike County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Elkhorn City | 890 | City in Pike County, Kentucky, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Pike County
Pike County has 7 neighbours.
- Floyd County county in Kentucky, United States
- Knott County county in Kentucky, United States
- Letcher County county in Kentucky, United States
- Martin County county in Kentucky, United States
- Buchanan County county in Virginia, United States
- Dickenson County county in Virginia, United States
- Mingo County county in West Virginia, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Pike County decreased by 13.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 65,024 | - | census |
| 2011 | 64,908 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 64,582 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 63,853 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 62,931 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 61,781 | -1.86% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 60,431 | -2.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 58,905 | -2.59% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 58,492 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 57,876 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 57,057 | -1.44% | estimation process |
People born in Pike County (9)
People born in Pike County, including United States politician and businessman Ben M. Williamson, United States Marine James Blake Miller, baseball player Jonny Venters, .
List
- Effie Waller Smith (American poet) she was born in 06/01/1879
- Eula Hall (health care clinic founder and community activist) she was born in 29/10/1927
- Molly O'Day (Singer, musician) she was born in 09/07/1923
- Sid Hatfield (Police Chief, mining union activist) he was born in 15/05/1891
- Will T. Scott (American judge) he was born in 20/07/1947
- Joseph F. Mooney (Prothonotary Apostolic, Vicar-General of the Archdiocese of New York) he was born in 08/07/1848
Other places with the same name (10)
- Pike County , Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 56,072 people.
- Pike County , Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 38,997 people.
- Pike County , Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 32,966 people.
- Pike County , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 27,695 people.
- Pike County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 19,121 people.
- Pike County , Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 17,552 people.
- Pike County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 15,239 people.
- Pike County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 12,378 people.
- Pike County , Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 10,643 people.
Kentucky Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 767,452 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
| Fayette County | 324,735 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
| Meads | 288,649 | A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky. |
| Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
| Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
| Kenton County | 167,949 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Boone County | 135,396 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Warren County | 134,510 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Hardin County | 111,309 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Daviess County | 101,978 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Madison County | 94,265 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Campbell County | 94,020 | County in northeastern Wyoming, United States |
| Bullitt County | 82,182 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Christian County | 71,478 | County in Missouri, United States |
