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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Pickens County

Alabama · 20,949 residents · 881.408 sq mi
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Pickens County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,254. Population has held roughly steady 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 $57,400. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
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

Total population
20,949
+1%since 1990
from 20,699 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
24 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 23 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.9
+8%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,254
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,879 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,746
+61%since 1990
from $8,564 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
24.9%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 28.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,400
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$245
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $175 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.3%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 76.9% in 1990
20.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+3%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(11,948)
Black42.1%(8,710)
Hispanic / Latino0%(9)
Asian0.1%(11)
Diversity Score61.3%(12,683)
2000
White, non-Hispanic55.7%(11,676)
Black42.7%(8,940)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(147)
Asian0.1%(22)
Diversity Score62.4%(13,077)
Diversity Score
62
+2%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.7%
+13.5 ptssince 1990
from 56.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
−8%since 1990
from 24.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Pickens County to nearby counties

PICKENS COUNTY VS
Lowndes County
Income$53,812+105%
Home value$164,100+186%
Population57,346+215%
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PICKENS COUNTY VS
Noxubee County
Income$33,833+29%
Home value$90,800+58%
Population9,798−46%
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PICKENS COUNTY VS
Greene County
Income$29,200+11%
Home value$81,200+41%
Population7,067−61%
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PICKENS COUNTY VS
Tuscaloosa County
Income$66,231+152%
Home value$248,700+333%
Population241,368+1225%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pickens County, Alabama?

Pickens County, Alabama has about 20,949 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pickens County, Alabama?

The typical household in Pickens County, Alabama earns about $26,254 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pickens County, Alabama expensive?

In Pickens County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $57,400, and the typical rent is about $245 a month.

How educated are people in Pickens County, Alabama?

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

What is the poverty rate in Pickens County, Alabama?

About 24.9% of people in Pickens County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pickens County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Pickens County, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 250 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 503Census Tract 500Census Tract 501Census Tract 504.02Census Tract 504.01Census Tract 502
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 35442ZIP 35466ZIP 35447ZIP 35481ZIP 35461
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