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Pickensville

Alabama · 545 residents (2025 est.) · 7.773 sq mi
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Pickensville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,250. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $159,800. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 46% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
803
+21%since 2000
from 662 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
103 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 85 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.7
+36%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:545 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
893055227399551990201020202024Pickensville
2024803
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,250
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,357 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,858
+85%since 2000
from $15,575 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 34.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.516
+21%since 2010
from 0.427 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information25.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,800
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$817
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
14.8% rent
Vacancy rate
28.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+131%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35.3%(234)
Black63%(417)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.6%(381)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.3%(340)
Black56.5%(454)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(9)
Diversity Score62.6%(503)
Diversity Score
63
+9%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+43%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.7%
−20.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.9%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
41.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2012
from 19.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.1%
−63.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
63.1%
+14.2 ptssince 2017
from 48.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pickensville, Alabama?

Pickensville, Alabama has about 803 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pickensville, Alabama?

The typical household in Pickensville, Alabama earns about $34,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pickensville, Alabama expensive?

In Pickensville, Alabama, the median home is worth about $159,800, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.

How educated are people in Pickensville, Alabama?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Pickensville, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pickensville, Alabama?

About 33.8% of people in Pickensville, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pickensville, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Pickensville, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 642 residents, a change of about 399 percent over that period.

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