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Pickens

West Virginia · 66 residents · 2.031 sq mi
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Pickens has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,417. Population has grown 25% since 2011. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 29% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
46% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
66
+25%vs 2011
vs 53 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
32 / sq mi
+25%vs 2011
vs 26 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
44.5
+248%vs 2011
vs 12.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
018375574201020202024Pickens
20240
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,417
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $27,054 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2014
Per capita income
$13,238
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.196
+752%vs 2011
vs 0.023 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing42.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing42.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,800
US average: $225,659
Owner-occupied
46.2%
−14.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.9% in 2011
15.4% rent
Vacancy rate
29.3%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
3.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(53)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(66)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2023
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.7%
−25.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
35.7%
−64.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
57.7%
−42.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
29.3%
+12.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.0% in 2011
Female
70.7%
−12.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.0% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pickens, West Virginia?

Pickens, West Virginia has about 66 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pickens, West Virginia?

The typical household in Pickens, West Virginia earns about $27,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pickens, West Virginia expensive?

In Pickens, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $100,800.

How educated are people in Pickens, West Virginia?

About 35.7% of adults age 25 and over in Pickens, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pickens, West Virginia?

About 0.0% of people in Pickens, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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