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Pickens

South Carolina · 3,388 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 $41,726. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $118,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,388
+12%since 2000
from 3,012 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,108 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 985 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+8%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Pickens
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,726
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,364 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,046
+22%since 2000
from $16,436 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$732
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 56.8% in 2000
43.4% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+12%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(2,386)
Black16.8%(506)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(75)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.1%(1,237)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(2,589)
Black13.2%(447)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(138)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other1.5%(49)
Diversity Score42.2%(1,430)
Diversity Score
42
+3%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+89%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.0%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
41.8%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pickens, South Carolina?

Pickens, South Carolina has about 3,388 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pickens, South Carolina earns about $41,726 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 $118,500, and the typical rent is about $732 a month.

How educated are people in Pickens, South Carolina?

About 15.0% 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 15.4% of people in Pickens, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pickens, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Pickens, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 268 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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