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Pike County
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Pike County, Missouri
115 W Main St
Bowling Green, MO 63334
Phone: (573) 324-2412
Fax: (573) 324-5154
www.pikecountytourism.com

On the central eastern border of MO, north of Saint Louis; organized Dec 14, 1818 (prior to statehood) from Saint Charles County. Name Origin: For Zebulon Montgomery Pike (1779-1813), U.S. army officer and discoverer of Pikes Peak, CO.

Area (sq mi): 684.81 (land 672.82; water 11.99). Pop per sq mi: 27.90.
Pop 2005: 18,762. State rank: 58. Pop change: 2000-20005 2.20%; 1990-2000 14.90%. Pop 2000: 18,351 (White 87.80%; Black or African American 9.20%; Hispanic or Latino 1.60%; Asian 0.20%; Other 2.10%). Foreign born: 1.60%. Median age: 37.70.
Income 2000: per capita $14,462; median household $32,373; Pop below poverty level: 15.50%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $19,180-$20,338.
Unemployment 2004: 5.50%. Change from 2000: -0.10%. Median travel time to work: 24.60 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 30.70%.

Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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Pike County, Mississippi
PO Box 309
Magnolia, MS 39652
Phone: (601) 783-3363
Fax: (601) 783-5982
www.co.pike.ms.us

On the central southern border of MS; organized Dec 9, 1815 (prior to statehood) from Marion County. Name Origin: For Zebulon Montgomery Pike (1779-1813), U.S. army officer and discoverer of Pikes Peak in CO.

Area (sq mi): 410.78 (land 408.89; water 1.89). Pop per sq mi: 96.40.
Pop 2005: 39,426. State rank: 19. Pop change: 2000-20005 1.20%; 1990-2000 5.60%. Pop 2000: 38,940 (White 51.00%; Black or African American 47.50%; Hispanic or Latino 0.70%; Asian 0.30%; Other 0.90%). Foreign born: 0.90%. Median age: 35.20.
Income 2000: per capita $14,040; median household $24,562; Pop below poverty level: 25.30%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $18,298-$20,439.
Unemployment 2004: 7.00%. Change from 2000: 1.10%. Median travel time to work: 26.40 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 19.90%.

Cities with population over 10,000:
  • McComb (13,213)

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    Pike County, Pennsylvania
    506 Broad St
    Milford, PA 18337
    Phone: (570) 296-7613
    Fax: (570) 296-6055
    www.pikepa.org

    On northeastern border of PA, east of Scranton; organized Mar 26, 1814 from Wayne County. Name Origin: For Gen. Zebulon Montgomery Pike (1779-1813), U.S. army officer and discoverer of Pikes Peak, CO.

    Area (sq mi): 566.64 (land 546.81; water 19.83). Pop per sq mi: 103.00.
    Pop 2005: 56,337. State rank: 42. Pop change: 2000-20005 21.70%; 1990-2000 65.60%. Pop 2000: 46,302 (White 89.80%; Black or African American 3.30%; Hispanic or Latino 5.00%; Asian 0.60%; Other 3.00%). Foreign born: 5.00%. Median age: 39.60.
    Income 2000: per capita $20,315; median household $44,608; Pop below poverty level: 6.90%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $24,005-$25,056.
    Unemployment 2004: 5.80%. Change from 2000: 1.00%. Median travel time to work: 46.00 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 71.70%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Pike County, Arkansas
    PO Box 219
    Murfreesboro, AR 71958
    Phone: (870) 285-2231
    Fax: (870) 285-3281

    In southwestern AR, southwest of Hot Springs; organized Nov 1, 1833 (prior to statehood) from Carroll and Clark counties. Name Origin: For Zebulon Montgomery Pike (1779-1813), U.S. army officer and discoverer of Pikes Peak in CO.

    Area (sq mi): 613.88 (land 603.01; water 10.87). Pop per sq mi: 18.30.
    Pop 2005: 11,038. State rank: 63. Pop change: 2000-20005 -2.30%; 1990-2000 12.10%. Pop 2000: 11,303 (White 91.20%; Black or African American 3.50%; Hispanic or Latino 3.60%; Asian 0.20%; Other 4.30%). Foreign born: 2.20%. Median age: 38.90.
    Income 2000: per capita $15,385; median household $27,695; Pop below poverty level: 16.80%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $18,919-$20,746.
    Unemployment 2004: 5.60%. Change from 2000: 0.10%. Median travel time to work: 26.70 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 42.50%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Pike County, Indiana
    801 Main St PO Box 125
    Petersburg, IN 47567
    Phone: (812) 354-6025
    Fax: (812) 354-6369
    www.pikecountyin.org

    In southwestern IN, northeast of Evansville; established Dec 21, 1816 from Indian lands. Name Origin: For Zebulon Montgomery Pike (1779-1813), U.S. army officer and discoverer of Pikes Peak in CO.

    Area (sq mi): 341.08 (land 336.18; water 4.91). Pop per sq mi: 38.00.
    Pop 2005: 12,766. State rank: 85. Pop change: 2000-20005 -0.60%; 1990-2000 2.60%. Pop 2000: 12,837 (White 98.70%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.10%; Other 0.60%). Foreign born: 0.60%. Median age: 38.80.
    Income 2000: per capita $16,217; median household $34,759; Pop below poverty level: 8.00%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $21,245-$22,507.
    Unemployment 2004: 5.30%. Change from 2000: 1.20%. Median travel time to work: 26.10 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 56.10%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Pike County, Kentucky
    PO Box 631
    Pikeville, KY 41502
    Phone: (606) 432-6240
    Fax: (606) 432-6222

    On the central eastern border of KY; established Dec 19, 1821 from Floyd County. Name Origin: For Gen. Zebulon Montgomery Pike (1779-1813), U.S. army officer and discoverer of Pikes Peak in CO.

    Area (sq mi): 788.84 (land 787.69; water 1.15). Pop per sq mi: 85.00.
    Pop 2005: 66,922. State rank: 12. Pop change: 2000-20005 -2.60%; 1990-2000 -5.30%. Pop 2000: 68,736 (White 97.90%; Black or African American 0.50%; Hispanic or Latino 0.70%; Asian 0.40%; Other 0.80%). Foreign born: 0.40%. Median age: 37.10.
    Income 2000: per capita $14,005; median household $23,930; Pop below poverty level: 23.40%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $19,648-$21,141.
    Unemployment 2004: 6.50%. Change from 2000: 1.90%. Median travel time to work: 27.10 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 14.60%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Pike County, Illinois
    100 E Washington St Courthouse
    Pittsfield, IL 62363
    Phone: (217) 285-6812
    Fax: (217) 285-5820
    www.pikeil.org

    On the west-central border of IL, south of Quincy; organized Jan 31, 1821 from Madison, Bond, and Clark counties. Name Origin: For Zebulon Montgomery Pike (1779-1813), U.S. army officer and discoverer of Pikes Peak in CO.

    Area (sq mi): 848.87 (land 830.30; water 18.57). Pop per sq mi: 20.60.
    Pop 2005: 17,099. State rank: 65. Pop change: 2000-20005 -1.60%; 1990-2000 -1.10%. Pop 2000: 17,384 (White 97.00%; Black or African American 1.50%; Hispanic or Latino 0.50%; Asian 0.20%; Other 0.90%). Foreign born: 1.10%. Median age: 39.80.
    Income 2000: per capita $15,946; median household $31,127; Pop below poverty level: 12.40%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $20,524-$22,676.
    Unemployment 2004: 5.80%. Change from 2000: 0.10%. Median travel time to work: 24.50 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 34.50%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Pike County, Alabama
    PO Box 1147
    Troy, AL 36081
    Phone: (334) 566-6374
    Fax: (334) 566-0142

    In southeastern AL, southeast of Montgomery; organized Dec 17, 1821 from Henry and Montgomery counties. Name Origin: For Zebulon Montgomery Pike (1779-1813), U.S. army officer and discoverer of Pikes Peak in CO.

    Area (sq mi): 672.10 (land 671.03; water 1.06). Pop per sq mi: 44.20.
    Pop 2005: 29,639. State rank: 38. Pop change: 2000-20005 0.10%; 1990-2000 7.30%. Pop 2000: 29,605 (White 60.10%; Black or African American 36.60%; Hispanic or Latino 1.20%; Asian 0.40%; Other 2.40%). Foreign born: 1.90%. Median age: 32.50.
    Income 2000: per capita $14,904; median household $25,551; Pop below poverty level: 23.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $21,011-$24,856.
    Unemployment 2004: 5.30%. Change from 2000: -0.40%. Median travel time to work: 22.00 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 20.20%.

    Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Troy County seat (13,737)

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    Pike County, Ohio
    100 E 2nd St
    Waverly, OH 45690
    Phone: (740) 947-2715
    Fax: (740) 947-1729
    www.piketravel.com

    In south-central OH, south of Columbus; organized Jan 4, 1815 from Ross, Highland, and Scioto counties. Name Origin: For Gen. Zebulon Montgomery Pike (1779-1813), U.S. army officer and discoverer of Pikes Peak, CO.

    Area (sq mi): 443.94 (land 441.49; water 2.46). Pop per sq mi: 63.80.
    Pop 2005: 28,146. State rank: 80. Pop change: 2000-20005 1.60%; 1990-2000 14.20%. Pop 2000: 27,695 (White 96.30%; Black or African American 0.90%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.20%; Other 2.20%). Foreign born: 0.60%. Median age: 35.30.
    Income 2000: per capita $16,093; median household $31,649; Pop below poverty level: 18.60%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $19,714-$20,901.
    Unemployment 2004: 10.20%. Change from 2000: 2.20%. Median travel time to work: 29.60 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 34.70%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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    Pike County, Georgia
    PO Box 377
    Zebulon, GA 30295
    Phone: (770) 567-3406
    Fax: (770) 567-2006
    www.co.pike.ga.us

    In west-central GA, northwest of Macon; organized Dec 9, 1822 from Monroe County. Name Origin: For Gen. Zebulon Montgomery Pike (1779-1813), U.S. army officer and discoverer of Pikes Peak in CO.

    Area (sq mi): 219.43 (land 218.37; water 1.06). Pop per sq mi: 73.90.
    Pop 2005: 16,128. State rank: 100. Pop change: 2000-20005 17.80%; 1990-2000 33.90%. Pop 2000: 13,688 (White 82.90%; Black or African American 14.80%; Hispanic or Latino 1.20%; Asian 0.40%; Other 1.20%). Foreign born: 1.00%. Median age: 35.70.
    Income 2000: per capita $17,661; median household $44,370; Pop below poverty level: 9.60%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $22,452-$23,561.
    Unemployment 2004: 4.60%. Change from 2000: 0.60%. Median travel time to work: 30.60 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 75.60%.

    Cities with population over 10,000: None.


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