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Pike County, Mississippi had an estimated 38,980 residents on July 1, 2024, down 3.3 percent since the 2020 census base of 40,325, across 409 square miles. County output reached $1.55 bn in 2024, 879 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 22 7(a) approvals worth $16.7 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 2020-202439,602
- Households15,007
- Average household size2.64
- Median household income$43,814
- Median age37.9
- Median gross rent$919 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$110,800
- Home value to household income2.5 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income25.2 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher15.3 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree5.9 percent
- Adults 25 and over25,680
- Population under 1810,100
- Share under 1825.5 percent
- Population 65 and over7,100
- Share 65 and over17.9 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6422,402
- Civilian labor force15,678
- Unemployment rate5.8 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over53.1 percent
- Rank by population among Mississippi counties19th of 82
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included1217th of 3,222
Pike County is the 19th largest of 82 Mississippi 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 25.5 percent against 17.9 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, 202438,980
- Census 2020 base population40,325
- Population change since the 2020 census base-3.34 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024-291
- Births, 2024472
- Deaths, 2024561
- Natural change, 2024-89
- Net domestic migration, 2024-213
- Net international migration, 202411
- Total net migration, 2024-202
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 2024-789
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents2795th of 3,144
The county has lost 3.34 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 arriving740
- People arriving, from those returns1,499
- Tax returns filed by households leaving798
- Net household movement-58
- Adjusted gross income arriving$28.9 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$-3.9 m
- Average income of an arriving household$38,997
- Average income of a leaving household$41,104
- Largest single originLincoln County (73 households)
- Largest single destinationLincoln County (102 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | 73 | 140 | $2.7 m |
| Walthall County | 57 | 113 | $1.3 m |
| Amite County | 56 | 120 | $2.2 m |
| Tangipahoa Parish | 35 | 83 | $1.9 m |
| Hinds County | 26 | 43 | $649,000 |
| Jefferson Parish | 24 | 44 | $1.2 m |
Households arriving report $2,107 less average income than households leaving, which drains spending power even where headcount holds up. The largest single source of arrivals is Lincoln 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$1.55 bn
- County GDP, 2023$1.49 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20244.6 percent
- GDP change over five years30.9 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Mississippi areas BEA publishes20th of 82
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes1488th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$39,243
Output grew 4.6 percent in the latest year and 30.9 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 average14,377
- Establishments reporting1,033
- Average annual pay$42,337
- Average weekly wage$814
- Manufacturing, employment2,369
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$49,090
- Retail trade, employment2,180
- Retail trade, average annual pay$30,367
- Accommodation and food services, employment1,603
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$16,151
- Finance and insurance, employment405
- Finance and insurance, average annual pay$54,687
- Wholesale trade, employment384
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, employment360
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2,369 | 26 | $49,090 |
| Retail trade | 2,180 | 210 | $30,367 |
| Accommodation and food services | 1,603 | 93 | $16,151 |
| Finance and insurance | 405 | 72 | $54,687 |
| Wholesale trade | 384 | 40 | $57,125 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 360 | 22 | $48,827 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 356 | 49 | $44,977 |
| Administrative and support and waste management services | 323 | 36 | $40,511 |
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 2,369 jobs, 16.5 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 industries879
- Employment at those establishments12,937
- Annual payroll$488.8 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents22.2
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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Building permits in Pike County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 20248
- Declared construction value permitted$900,000
- Single family units authorized4
- Multifamily units authorized4
- Multifamily share of units50.0 percent
- Average declared value per unit$112,500
- Units authorized per 1,000 households0.5
Multifamily is 50.0 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is being built for renters rather than buyers.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Pike County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded22
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$16.7 m
- Average 7(a) approval$757,005
- Median 7(a) approval$847,750
- 10th percentile approval$25,000
- 90th percentile approval$1,418,970
- Largest single approval$2,480,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)128
- Jobs per approval5.8
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active8
- Distinct industries receiving approvals8
- Median 7(a) term169 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer22.7 percent
- Loans on real estate terms5
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter8
- Franchise loans1
- Franchise share of approvals4.5 percent
- Leading industry by approval countBroilers and Other Meat Type Chicken Production (12)
- Most active lenderTrustmark Bank (10)
- 504 approvals recorded2
- 504 gross approval dollars$3.0 m
- Average 504 approval$1,513,000
- Median 504 approval$1,513,000
- Distinct CDCs active2
- 504 jobs per approval5.5
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved3.6
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$19.7 m
The average approval of $757,005 sits close to the median of $847,750, so lending here is fairly evenly sized rather than driven by a few large deals. Only 22.7 percent of approvals run on real estate terms, so SBA credit here is mostly working capital and equipment rather than property acquisition.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 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 recorded5
- Paid in full5
- Charged off0
- Status: Paid in full5
- Status: Exempt from disclosure14
- Status: Cancelled2
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed1
Only 5 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 lending4
- McComb, approvals11
- Magnolia, approvals7
- Osyka, approvals2
- Summit, approvals2
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| McComb | 11 | $8,874,600 |
| Magnolia | 7 | $4,368,600 |
| Osyka | 2 | $2,567,700 |
| Summit | 2 | $843,200 |
McComb accounts for 11 approvals against 7 in Magnolia. County level figures average over that gap, which is why a site decision is made at the submarket rather than the county.
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 area409 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Mississippi counties75th of 82
- Width, east to west17.1 mi
- Height, north to south24.2 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary5
- Residents per square mile of land97
- Establishments per square mile2.15
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 280278
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book4
- Of those, participating in the NFIP4
- 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 280278), 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.
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Feasibility studies
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202439,602
- Households15,007
- Average household size2.64
- Median household income$43,814
- Median age37.9
Common questions
Pike County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Pike County, Mississippi?
The Census Bureau estimates 38,980 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 39,602, in 15,007 households, ranking 19th of 82 Mississippi 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 3.34 percent since the 2020 census base of 40,325, to 38,980 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 472 births against 561 deaths, with net migration of -202. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Pike County?
$43,814. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $110,800, which is 2.5 times income, and median gross rent is $919 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Pike County?
879 establishments, employing 12,937 people with an annual payroll of $488.8 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 2,369 jobs, 16.5 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 14,377 jobs at an average annual pay of $42,337, or $814 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?
22 7(a) approvals totaling $16.7 m since FY2020, across 8 lenders, with a median approval of $847,750, plus 2 504 approvals worth $3.0 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Pike County?
8 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $900,000. Multifamily was 50.0 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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 Lincoln County, with 73 households. Arriving households report an average income of $38,997 against $41,104 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.
5 Census places lie wholly or partly in Pike County. All 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McComb | city | 12,049 | 11 | Wholly in this county |
| Magnolia | city | 3,059 | 7 | Wholly in this county |
| Summit | town | 2,451 | 2 | Wholly in this county |
| Osyka | town | 411 | 2 | Wholly in this county |
| Fernwood | CDP | 57 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |