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Pickens County

Alabama · 19,123 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 $40,362. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 14% 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 $100,000. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
19,123
−9%since 2000
from 20,949 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+18%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,362
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,254 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,476
+71%since 2000
from $13,746 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$468
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $245 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+13%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.7%(11,676)
Black42.7%(8,940)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(147)
Asian0.1%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.4%(13,077)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.6%(10,066)
Black38.9%(7,448)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(1,053)
Asian0.4%(78)
Other1.5%(281)
Diversity Score69.9%(13,361)
Segregation Score31.4%(6,009)
Diversity Score
70
+12%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.9 min
+62%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.9%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Income$53,812+33%
Home value$164,100+64%
Population57,346+215%
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PICKENS COUNTY VS
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Income$33,833−16%
Home value$90,800−9%
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PICKENS COUNTY VS
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Income$29,200−28%
Home value$81,200−19%
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PICKENS COUNTY VS
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Income$66,231+64%
Home value$248,700+149%
Population241,368+1225%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pickens County, Alabama?

Pickens County, Alabama has about 19,123 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pickens County, Alabama earns about $40,362 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 $100,000, and the typical rent is about $468 a month.

How educated are people in Pickens County, Alabama?

About 14.4% 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 24.7% of people in Pickens County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pickens County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Pickens County, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,576 residents, a change of about -8 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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