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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pickens

South Carolina · 3,012 residents · 3.058 sq mi
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Pickens has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,364. Population has declined 3% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $66,600. The poverty rate of 20.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% 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

3,012
−3%since 1990
from 3,120 in 1990
1990 – 2025
985 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 1,020 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.2
−4%since 1990
from 39.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Pickens
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,364
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,767 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,436
+83%since 1990
from $8,984 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.0%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$66,600
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$414
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $280 in 1990
US average: $602
56.8%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 58.1% in 1990
43.2% rent
2.5
+3%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(2,485)
Black19.8%(617)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score40.8%(1,273)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(2,386)
Black16.8%(506)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(75)
Asian0.4%(11)
Diversity Score41.1%(1,237)
41
+1%since 1990
from 41 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.8%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.3%
+16.5 ptssince 1990
from 49.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.8%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
+5%since 1990
from 15.6 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, South Carolina?

Pickens, South Carolina has about 3,012 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pickens, South Carolina?

The typical household in Pickens, South Carolina earns about $26,364 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pickens, South Carolina expensive?

In Pickens, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $66,600, and the typical rent is about $414 a month.

How educated are people in Pickens, South Carolina?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Pickens, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pickens, South Carolina?

About 20.0% of people in Pickens, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pickens, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Pickens, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 108 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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