Pike County, Missouri
Pike County: county in Missouri, United States
About
Pike County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 18,516 and a population density of 10 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 17,552 inhabitants. Its county seat is Bowling Green. The county was created 208 years ago in 1817.
County Snapshot
Pike County at a glance
Pike County currently has 8 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
8
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Missouri counties
115
Open related pagesLargest city
Bowling GreenPopulation 4,759
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Quick Facts about Pike County
| Population | 17,552 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Missouri (United States) |
| Different from | Pike County, Pike County, Pike County, Pike County, Pike County, Pike County, Pike County, Pike County, Pike County |
| Area | 1774 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2.1% |
| Land as percent of area | 97.9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.3438,-91.1714 |
| Named for | Zebulon Pike |
| Capital | Bowling Green |
| Establishment | January 01, 1818 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 21:25:10 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.49% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Pike County is located at 39°20'38"N 91°10'17"W (39.3438400, -91.1713600). It has 6 neighbors: Calhoun County, Pike County, Audrain County, Lincoln County, Montgomery County and Ralls County.
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The largest city of Pike County is Bowling Green with a population of 4,759. Other cities include, Louisiana population 3,219, Eolia population 508, Clarksville population 434 and Frankford population 314. See all Pike County cities & populated places.
Pike County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pike County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | 4,759 | City in Missouri |
| Louisiana | 3,219 | Town in Pike County, Missouri, United States |
| Eolia | 508 | Village in Pike County, Missouri, United States |
| Clarksville | 434 | City in Missouri, United States |
| Frankford | 314 | City in Pike County, Missouri, United States |
| Curryville | 225 | City in Pike County, Missouri, United States |
| Paynesville | 74 | Human settlement in Pike County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Annada | 28 | Human settlement in Pike County, Missouri, United States of America |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny. High near 83, with temperatures falling to around 79 in the afternoon. South wind 9 to...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Pike County
Official Website- Bowling Green
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Pike County decreased by 5.49% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,516 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,661 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,552 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,608 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,497 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,409 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,507 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,557 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,502 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,302 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,552 | -4.27% | estimation process |
People born in Pike County (2)
People born in Pike County, including librarian Decherd Turner, diplomat, educator and malacologist John Henderson, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (9)
- Pike County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 57,057 people.
- Pike County, Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 56,072 people.
- Pike County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 38,997 people.
- Pike County, Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 32,966 people.
- Pike County, Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 27,695 people.
- Pike County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 19,121 people.
- Pike County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 15,239 people.
- Pike County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 12,378 people.
- Pike County, Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 10,643 people.
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