Arkansas

Pike

10,171
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Pike

Pike, Arkansas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 969. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 10,171.

Its recorded population peaked at 12,565 in 1910, and has since declined by roughly 19 percent.

On the ground today, 3 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Price's Raid — Return through Arkansas (October–November 1864), Battle of Elkin's Ferry, Battle of Prairie D'Ane (Saline Crossroads), and 9 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202010,171
201011,291
200011,303
199010,086
198010,373
19708,711
19607,864
195010,032
194011,786
193011,792
192012,397
191012,565
190010,301
18908,537
18806,345
18703,788
18604,025
18501,861
1840969
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Pike

Military engagements that took place in Pike, Arkansas.

Price's Raid — Return through Arkansas (October–November 1864)
1864
Battle of Elkin's Ferry
1864
Battle of Prairie D'Ane (Saline Crossroads)
1864

Historic places in Pike

National Register of Historic Places listings in Pike, Arkansas.

Glenwood Iron Mountain Railroad Depot
Glenwood
Rosenwald School
Delight
Self Creek Bridge
Daisy
Crater Of Diamonds State Park
Murfreesboro
Shelton-Lockeby House
Murfreesboro
Jones General Store and Esso Station
Langley
Murfreesboro Cities Service Station
Murfreesboro
Pike County Courthouse
Murfreesboro
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Frequently asked about Pike

When does Pike first appear in the US census?
Pike, Arkansas first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 969.
What is the population of Pike?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Pike had a recorded population of 10,171.
When did Pike's population peak?
Pike's recorded population peaked at 12,565 in 1910.
Were any battles fought in Pike?
3 documented military engagements took place in Pike, including Price's Raid — Return through Arkansas (October–November 1864), Battle of Elkin's Ferry, Battle of Prairie D'Ane (Saline Crossroads).
How many historic places are in Pike?
9 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Pike, Arkansas.
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