Pike County, Arkansas
Pike County: County in Arkansas, United States
About
Pike County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,291 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 10,643 inhabitants. Its county seat is Murfreesboro. The county was created 191 years ago in 1833.
Quick Facts about Pike County
| Population : | 10,643 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Arkansas (United States) |
| Different from : | Pike County, Pike County, Pike County, Pike County, Pike County, Pike County, Pike County, Pike County, Pike County |
| Area : | 1590 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 2.2% |
| Land as percent of area : | 97.8% |
| Named for : | Zebulon Pike |
| Capital : | Murfreesboro |
| Establishment : | November 11, 1833 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:58:23 (23rd February 2025) |
| Density : | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.09% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Pike County is located at 34°9'49"N 93°39'23"W (34.1635000, -93.6563400). It has 6 neighbors: Clark County, Hempstead County, Howard County, Montgomery County, Nevada County and Polk County.
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The largest city of Pike County is Glenwood with a population of 2,057. Other cities include, Murfreesboro population 1,574 and Highland population 1,105. See all Pike County cities & populated places.
Pike County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pike County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Glenwood | 2,057 | City in Montgomery and Pike counties in Arkansas, United States |
| Murfreesboro | 1,574 | City in Arkansas, United States |
| Highland | 1,105 | City in Sharp County, Arkansas, United States |
| Delight | 274 | Town in Pike County, Arkansas |
| Daisy | 109 | Town in Arkansas, United States |
| Antoine | 108 | Town in Pike County, Arkansas |
Pike County has 6 neighbours.
- Clark County county in Arkansas, United States
- Hempstead County county in Arkansas, United States
- Howard County county in Arkansas, United States
- Montgomery County county in Arkansas, United States
- Nevada County county in Arkansas, United States
- Polk County county in Arkansas, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Pike County decreased by 6.09% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 11,291 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,241 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,254 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,121 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,989 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,837 | -1.4% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,826 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,735 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,666 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,718 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,643 | -0.7% | estimation process |
People born in Pike County (1)
American politician (1916-2000) Dale Alford was born in Pike County
Other places with the same name (10)
- Pike County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 57,057 people.
- 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.
Arkansas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County | 392,980 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Benton County | 288,774 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Washington County | 243,216 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Little Rock | 197,866 | The capital of Arkansas. |
| Sebastian County | 127,590 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Faulkner County | 126,919 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Saline County | 123,968 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Craighead County | 112,245 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Garland County | 99,789 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Fayetteville | 89,576 | The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas. |
| Fort Smith | 87,764 | The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas. |
| Springdale | 81,115 | The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas. |
| Jonesboro | 79,859 | The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas. |
| White County | 78,729 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Lonoke County | 73,921 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Rogers | 70,522 | The fourth most populous city in Arkansas. |
