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Pickens

Mississippi · 1,325 residents · 1.277 sq mi
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Pickens has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,330. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $44,600. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 45% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,325
+3%since 1990
from 1,285 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,038 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 1,006 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.5
+9%since 1990
from 27.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7459101K1K1K1990201020202024Pickens
2024969
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,330
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $9,804 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,812
+102%since 1990
from $5,357 in 1990
US average: $21,522
40.2%
−14.9 ptssince 1990
from 55.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$44,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$258
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $195 in 1990
US average: $602
76.5%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 78.4% in 1990
23.5% rent
2.6
−17%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic19.8%(254)
Black79.9%(1,027)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score40.3%(517)
2000
White, non-Hispanic11.9%(158)
Black86.5%(1,146)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score29.1%(386)
29
−28%since 1990
from 40 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.8%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
56.8%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 57.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.9 min
−18%since 1990
from 29.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pickens, Mississippi?

Pickens, Mississippi has about 1,325 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pickens, Mississippi?

The typical household in Pickens, Mississippi earns about $17,330 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pickens, Mississippi expensive?

In Pickens, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $44,600, and the typical rent is about $258 a month.

How educated are people in Pickens, Mississippi?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Pickens, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pickens, Mississippi?

About 40.2% of people in Pickens, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pickens, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Pickens, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 40 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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