Pike County, Ohio
Pike County: county in Ohio, United States
About
Pike County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 28,709 and a population density of 25 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 27,695 inhabitants. Its county seat is Waverly. The county was created 211 years ago in 1815.
County Snapshot
Pike County at a glance
Pike County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
4
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Ohio counties
88
Open related pagesLargest city
WaverlyPopulation 4,135
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Pike County
| Population | 27,695 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Ohio (United States) |
| Different from | Pike County, Pike County, Pike County, Pike County, Pike County, Pike County, Pike County, Pike County, Pike County |
| Plate code | 66 |
| Area | 1150 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.0774,-83.0669 |
| Named for | Zebulon Pike |
| Capital | Waverly |
| Establishment | February 01, 1815 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:44:14 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 24 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.66% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Pike County is located at 39°4'39"N 83°4'1"W (39.0773700, -83.0668500). It has 5 neighbors: Adams County, Highland County, Jackson County, Ross County and Scioto County.
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The largest city of Pike County is Waverly with a population of 4,135. Other cities include, Piketon population 2,161, Jasper population 725 and Beaver population 429. See all Pike County cities & populated places.
Pike County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pike County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Waverly | 4,135 | City in Ohio |
| Piketon | 2,161 | Ohio |
| Jasper | 725 | Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America |
| Beaver | 429 | Human settlement in Ohio, USA |
Weather
A chance of rain showers before 8am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall...
7-Day Forecast- Waverly
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Pike County decreased by 3.66% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28,709 | - | census |
| 2011 | 28,479 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 28,371 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 28,272 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 28,181 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 28,117 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 28,093 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 28,088 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 27,932 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 27,772 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 27,695 | -0.28% | estimation process |
People born in Pike County (4)
People born in Pike County, including United States Congressman from Utah Elmer O. Leatherwood, politician William H. Calkins, baseball player Charlie Starr, .
More notable people
- Walter Clarence Thornton he was born in 03/04/1903
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, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 19,121 people.
- Pike County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 17,552 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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|---|---|---|
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| Cleveland | 378,589 | The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area. |
| Stark County | 369,772 | County in Ohio, United States |
| Lorain County | 312,172 | County in Ohio, United States |
| Cincinnati | 304,548 | The third most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cincinnati metropolitan area. |
| Toledo | 271,455 | The fourth most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Toledo metropolitan area. |
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