Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
32997
Sex Ratio
92.4 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-0.5 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
0.22 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Pike County, AL, exhibits a unique demographic profile compared to other counties in Alabama. With a median age of 31.1, it is significantly younger than the state median of 39.3, indicating a potentially vibrant workforce. However, the county's population growth rate has declined by 0.5% over the past year, contrasting with Alabama's overall growth of 0.6%. The age dependency ratio of 52 suggests a relatively balanced population structure, with a lower percentage of residents over 65 (15.3%) compared to the state average (17.3%). This positions Pike County as a region with potential for growth, albeit facing recent population challenges.
Dependency Rate
52 %
Median Age
31.1 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
15.3 %
Active Aging Index
97.4 %
Old Dependency Rate
23.3 %
Young Dependency Rate
28.7 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
11996
Married-couple Household
4464
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.68 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
4.24 %
Average Household Size
2.55 p
Average Family Size
3.4 p
Household with Children (%)
24.2 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
28.7 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
46.8 %
Now Married
36.3 %
Widowed
6.3 %
Divorced
10.6 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.