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Pickens

West Virginia · 41 residents · 2.031 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2019, adding 27 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
50% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41
+193%since 2019
from 14 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
20 / sq mi
+193%since 2019
from 7 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
018375574201020202024Pickens
20240
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Households earning $100K+
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing100%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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

Owner-occupied
50.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
50.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(14)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(37)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.4%(3)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2023
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
Female
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pickens, West Virginia?

Pickens, West Virginia has about 41 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Pickens, West Virginia?

About 0.0% 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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