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Pike County, MO market data

Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Pike County, each scored against other counties.

Population, 2025
17,955
+3.1% since 2020
Households
6,424
Median household income
$54,989
+18.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
Median home value
$146,000
Jobs located here
5,127
Highest market score
77
Doctors, dentists and clinics, #150 of 2,394 scored counties

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Survey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure

What this means

An estimated 17,955 people live in Pike County, in 6,424 households. Population estimates show Pike County grew 3.1% from 2020 to 2025, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Pike County is $54,989 a year, 32% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 18.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.

Set against the U.S., households in Pike County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 113, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (52).

The highest Groundwork market scores in Pike County are for medical and dental practices (77); clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (67); and real estate agents and brokers (58). Pike County ranks #150 of 2,394 scored counties for medical and dental practices.

For its number of households, Pike County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (2.9 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (58% below the U.S. rate).

All 56 business types in Pike County

Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Pike County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.

Every business type in Pike County, MO, highest Groundwork market score first, with its rank among counties, listings, listings per 10,000 households, spending per listing and official establishments
Business typeScoreRank among countiesListingsPer 10k householdsSpending per listingSpending per listing vs. U.S. (100)Official establishments
Doctors, dentists and clinics77#150 of 2,3942335.8$350K2307
Clothing, shoes and laundry67#449 of 2,21069.3$1.8M209Under 3
Real estate agents and brokers58#633 of 2,17669.3Index only248Under 3
Real estate58#647 of 2,229710.9Index only267Under 3
Bakeries and dessert shops47#1,032 of 1,88957.8$4.3M104Under 3
Auto repair and car care44#1,468 of 2,4012742.0$258K9616
Auto repair shops44#1,485 of 2,3781828.0$388K879
Salons, barbers and spas44#1,523 of 2,3852538.9$222K104Under 3
Grocery and convenience stores41#1,578 of 2,4022335.8$1.5M463
Hair salons37#1,796 of 2,3391624.9$347K81Under 3
Grocery stores36#1,483 of 2,07069.3$5.9M64Under 3
Fast food and sandwich shops34#1,698 of 2,222914.0$2.4M7815
Restaurants and cafes29#2,080 of 2,40578121.4$275K7431
Sit-down restaurants29#2,091 of 2,4054671.6$466K7013
Gas stations28#2,038 of 2,3581726.5$1.1M4512
Coffee shops and cafes27#1,843 of 2,0631117.1$1.9M53Under 3
Convenience stores26#1,921 of 2,2611523.3$2.4M30Under 3
Pizza23#1,966 of 2,0901218.7$1.8M3515
Pet businesses23#2,064 of 2,2001421.8$328K37Under 3
Veterinarians21#1,378 of 1,48569.3$765K28Under 3
Child care and preschools20#1,489 of 1,61157.8$387K39Under 3
Insurance agencies20#2,082 of 2,2721624.9$695K5512
Clothing and shoe storesNot scoredNot scored46.2$2.8M218Under 3
Pet grooming and boardingNot scoredNot scored46.2$1.1M45Under 3
Spas and skin careNot scoredNot scored46.2$1.4M158Under 3
BarbershopsNot scoredNot scored34.7$1.9M98Under 3
Funeral homesNot scoredNot scored34.7$352K52Under 3
Home repair tradesNot scoredNot scored34.7$5.1M2103
ChiropractorsNot scoredNot scored23.1$4MToo fewUnder 3
Collision repair and body shopsNot scoredNot scored23.1$3.5MToo fewUnder 3
Gyms, studios and classesNot scoredNot scored23.1$2.2MToo fewUnder 3
HVAC and plumbingNot scoredNot scored23.1$7.6MToo few3
LaundromatsNot scoredNot scored23.1$5.5MToo fewUnder 3
Pet storesNot scoredNot scored23.1$2.3MToo fewUnder 3
Physical therapyNot scoredNot scored23.1$4MToo fewUnder 3
Tire shopsNot scoredNot scored23.1$3.5MToo few4
Car washes and detailingNot scoredNot scored11.6$7MToo fewUnder 3
Dentists and orthodontistsNot scoredNot scored11.6$8.1MToo few3
ElectriciansNot scoredNot scored11.6$15.3MToo fewUnder 3
Landscaping and lawn careNot scoredNot scored11.6$7MToo few4
Lawn, cleaning and pest controlNot scoredNot scored11.6$7MToo few7
Martial arts and dance studiosNot scoredNot scored11.6$4.3MToo fewUnder 3
Nail salonsNot scoredNot scored11.6$5.6MToo fewUnder 3
Oil change and quick lubeNot scoredNot scored11.6$7MToo fewUnder 3
Optometrists and eye careNot scoredNot scored11.6$8.1MToo fewUnder 3
Primary care and pediatricsNot scoredNot scored11.6$8.1MToo few4
Property managementNot scoredNot scored11.6Index onlyToo fewUnder 3
Yoga, Pilates and fitness studiosNot scoredNot scored11.6$4.3MToo fewUnder 3
Dry cleanersNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3
GymsNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3
Home inspectorsNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3
House cleaningNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listed3
Mortgage brokers and lendersNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3
Pest controlNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3
Roofing and guttersNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3
Urgent care and walk-in clinicsNot scoredNot scored00.0None listedNone listedUnder 3

Household spending in Pike County

What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).

Annual household spending in Pike County, MO by line, per household, and against the U.S.
Spending lineA year, all householdsPer householdIndex vs. U.S. (100)
Vehicle maintenance and repairs$7M$1,086113
Gasoline and other fuels$18.2M$2,828109
Food away from home$21.4M$3,33982
Groceries$35.6M$5,54788
Personal care products and services$5.6M$86486
Child care and other personal services$1.9M$30152
Memberships, classes and admissions$4.3M$67669
Medical and dental services$8.1M$1,25497
Pets$4.6M$71579
Clothing, shoes and related services$11.1M$1,72284
Vehicle insurance$11.1M$1,73289
Home repairs, maintenance and insurance$15.3M$2,37879
Lawn care, cleaning and other household services$7M$1,08877
Rent and homeowner costs$81.1M$12,61876

Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.

Population and households in Pike County

Population, 2025 estimate
17,955+3.1% since 2020
Households
6,424
Median age
39.2
Homes lived in by their owners
73%
Vehicles per household
2.0
Land area
670 sq. mi.
People per square mile
26
Median household income
$54,989+18.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
Average household income
$75,647
Median home value
$146,000
Jobs located here
5,127
Daytime population
15,665Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here

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Questions

How fast is Pike County, MO growing?

Population estimates put Pike County at 17,955 people in 2025, up 3.1% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 6,424 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 18.6%, before inflation.

How much do households in Pike County, MO spend?

Households in Pike County spend about $81.1M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $35.6M on groceries and $21.4M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Pike County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 113, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (52).

Which business types have the highest market scores in Pike County, MO?

Of the business types scored in Pike County, medical and dental practices (77); clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (67); and real estate agents and brokers (58) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For medical and dental practices, that ranks #150 of 2,394 scored counties.

How does Pike County, MO compare with the U.S.?

Median household income in Pike County is $54,989, 32% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 3.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $146,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (2.9 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (58% below the U.S. rate).

What is the Groundwork market score?

The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 22 of the 56 business types have a score in Pike County, each ranked against other counties.

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