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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Pickett County

Tennessee · 4,945 residents · 162.97 sq mi
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Pickett County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,673. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $69,900. With a median age of 41.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,945
+9%since 1990
from 4,548 in 1990
1990 – 2025
30 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 28 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.6
+10%since 1990
from 37.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Pickett County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,673
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,993 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,681
+54%since 1990
from $9,564 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.6%
−9.3 ptssince 1990
from 24.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$69,900
+53%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$241
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $148 in 1990
US average: $602
84.3%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 78.8% in 1990
15.7% rent
2.8
+23%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.9%(4,542)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(17)
Asian0.1%(6)
Diversity Score1.3%(57)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(4,870)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(41)
Asian0%(2)
Diversity Score2.4%(120)
2
+93%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.1%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.9%
+17.1 ptssince 1990
from 45.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
−14%since 1990
from 20.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pickett County, Tennessee?

Pickett County, Tennessee has about 4,945 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pickett County, Tennessee?

The typical household in Pickett County, Tennessee earns about $24,673 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pickett County, Tennessee expensive?

In Pickett County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $69,900, and the typical rent is about $241 a month.

How educated are people in Pickett County, Tennessee?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Pickett County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pickett County, Tennessee?

About 15.6% of people in Pickett County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pickett County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Pickett County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 397 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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