PIKE COUNTY Population: 15,661 (2023 estimate)Pike County's population reflects the broader trends of rural Illinois, with a decline of about 15% since 2000. Key Facts Agricultural Roots: Known as the "Whitetail Deer Capital of the World," Pike County is also home to extensive farmland and hunting preserves. Named For: Zebulon Pike, explorer of the Louisiana …
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