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Pickensville

Alabama · 557 residents · 7.773 sq mi
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Pickensville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,531. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 105 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $110,700. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
557
−16%since 2000
from 662 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
72 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 85 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+34%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
893055227399551990201020202024Pickensville
2024803
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,531
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,357 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,338
+69%since 2000
from $15,575 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 34.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,700
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
15.9% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+86%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic37%(206)
Black61.4%(342)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.9%(328)
Diversity Score
59
+2%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.6 min
+57%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.4%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.7%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pickensville, Alabama?

Pickensville, Alabama has about 557 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pickensville, Alabama?

The typical household in Pickensville, Alabama earns about $29,531 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 $110,700.

How educated are people in Pickensville, Alabama?

About 5.3% 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 33.7% 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 396 residents, a change of about 246 percent over that period.

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