Pike County, Arkansas: commercial real estate data.
Pike County, Arkansas had an estimated 10,027 residents on July 1, 2024, down 1.3 percent since the 2020 census base of 10,162, across 601 square miles. County output reached $401.3 m in 2024, 214 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 10 7(a) approvals worth $2.0 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Pike County
How many people live in Pike County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202410,115
- Households4,082
- Average household size2.48
- Median household income$49,269
- Median age41.2
- Median gross rent$686 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$121,600
- Home value to household income2.5 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income16.7 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher19.1 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree7.2 percent
- Adults 25 and over7,048
- Population under 182,253
- Share under 1822.3 percent
- Population 65 and over2,123
- Share 65 and over21.0 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 645,739
- Civilian labor force4,128
- Unemployment rate3.9 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over52.5 percent
- Rank by population among Arkansas counties60th of 75
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included2473rd of 3,222
Pike County is the 60th largest of 75 Arkansas counties by population. A median home costs 2.5 times median household income, which is affordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 22.3 percent against 21.0 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Pike County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202410,027
- Census 2020 base population10,162
- Population change since the 2020 census base-1.33 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024-137
- Births, 2024105
- Deaths, 2024153
- Natural change, 2024-48
- Net domestic migration, 2024-90
- Net international migration, 20243
- Total net migration, 2024-87
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 2024105
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents2302nd of 3,144
The county has lost 1.33 percent of its population since the 2020 census base. The population fell in 2024 from both sources: deaths exceeded births and more people left than moved in.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Pike County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving247
- People arriving, from those returns532
- Tax returns filed by households leaving243
- Net household movement4
- Adjusted gross income arriving$12.3 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$2.5 m
- Average income of an arriving household$49,935
- Average income of a leaving household$40,494
- Largest single originGarland County (29 households)
- Largest single destinationGarland County (49 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garland County | 29 | 60 | $1.4 m |
| Montgomery County | 29 | 64 | $976,000 |
| Clark County | 28 | 62 | $1.2 m |
| Howard County | 27 | 60 | $2.1 m |
Households arriving report $9,441 more average income than households leaving, so the migration is raising local spending power rather than just moving it around. The largest single source of arrivals is Garland County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Pike County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$401.3 m
- County GDP, 2023$358.4 m
- GDP change, 2023 to 202412.0 percent
- GDP change over five years49.3 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Arkansas areas BEA publishes58th of 75
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes2541st of 3,127
- GDP per resident$39,671
Output grew 12.0 percent in the latest year and 49.3 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Pike County
- Covered employment, annual average2,603
- Establishments reporting269
- Average annual pay$41,635
- Average weekly wage$801
- Manufacturing, employment407
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$51,838
- Retail trade, employment323
- Retail trade, average annual pay$30,248
- Accommodation and food services, employment236
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$17,311
- Wholesale trade, employment113
- Wholesale trade, average annual pay$53,716
- Construction, employment63
- Other services, except public administration, employment61
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 407 | 18 | $51,838 |
| Retail trade | 323 | 40 | $30,248 |
| Accommodation and food services | 236 | 20 | $17,311 |
| Wholesale trade | 113 | 10 | $53,716 |
| Construction | 63 | 16 | $30,783 |
| Other services, except public administration | 61 | 16 | $26,554 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 53 | 15 | $59,682 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 44 | 4 | $21,183 |
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 407 jobs, 15.6 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Pike County?
- Establishments, all industries214
- Employment at those establishments2,032
- Annual payroll$76.2 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents21.2
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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SBA loans in Pike County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded10
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$2.0 m
- Average 7(a) approval$204,000
- Median 7(a) approval$35,000
- Largest single approval$840,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)91
- Jobs per approval9.1
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active3
- Distinct industries receiving approvals8
- Median 7(a) term108 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer0.0 percent
- Loans on real estate terms0
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter9
- Franchise loans1
- Franchise share of approvals10.0 percent
- Most active lenderArvest Bank (5)
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Pike County
Do SBA loans in Pike County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded6
- Paid in full6
- Charged off0
- Status: Cancelled2
- Status: Paid in full6
- Status: Exempt from disclosure2
Only 6 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Pike County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending2
- Glenwood, approvals9
- Murfreesboro, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Glenwood | 9 | $1,770,000 |
| Murfreesboro | 1 | $270,000 |
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Pike County?
- Land area601 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Arkansas counties57th of 75
- Width, east to west32.2 mi
- Height, north to south28.1 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary5
- Residents per square mile of land17
- Establishments per square mile0.36
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Pike County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Pike County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 050456
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book3
- Of those, participating in the NFIP3
- NFIP participation rate100.0 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in Pike County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/LZone 3
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Pike County (community 050456), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Pike County in radon zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 100.0 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Coverage
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Feasibility studies
When a Pike County site needs a document a lender will accept.
The same data layer behind this page is the one the studies are written from. A study for a Pike County site starts with the figures you are reading, carrying the same source and period into the credit file.
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202410,115
- Households4,082
- Average household size2.48
- Median household income$49,269
- Median age41.2
Common questions
Pike County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Pike County, Arkansas?
The Census Bureau estimates 10,027 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 10,115, in 4,082 households, ranking 60th of 75 Arkansas counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Pike County's population growing?
The population has fallen 1.33 percent since the 2020 census base of 10,162, to 10,027 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 105 births against 153 deaths, with net migration of -87. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Pike County?
$49,269. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $121,600, which is 2.5 times income, and median gross rent is $686 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Pike County?
214 establishments, employing 2,032 people with an annual payroll of $76.2 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Pike County?
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 407 jobs, 15.6 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 2,603 jobs at an average annual pay of $41,635, or $801 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Pike County?
10 7(a) approvals totaling $2.0 m since FY2020, across 3 lenders, with a median approval of $35,000. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
What is the radon zone for Pike County?
Zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Pike County come from?
The largest single origin is Garland County, with 29 households. Arriving households report an average income of $49,935 against $40,494 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Pike County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Pike County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
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Cities and places in Pike.
7 Census places lie wholly or partly in Pike County. All 7 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood | city | 1,841 | 9 | 96.6 percent here, 3.4 percent Montgomery County |
| Murfreesboro | city | 1,819 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Kirby | CDP | 579 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Delight | city | 312 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Antoine | town | 159 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Daisy | town | 138 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Newhope | CDP | 88 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
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