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Pickett County

Tennessee · 5,077 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 $30,193. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $94,900. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,077
+3%since 2000
from 4,945 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 30 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.2
+13%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Pickett County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,193
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,673 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,327
+32%since 2000
from $14,681 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food6.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Information5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,900
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$412
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $241 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.7%
−43.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
17.9% rent
Vacancy rate
28.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+11%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(4,870)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(41)
Asian0%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(120)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(4,964)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(67)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other2%(103)
Diversity Score8.5%(431)
Diversity Score
8
+251%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+68%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.3%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pickett County, Tennessee?

Pickett County, Tennessee has about 5,077 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pickett County, Tennessee earns about $30,193 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 $94,900, and the typical rent is about $412 a month.

How educated are people in Pickett County, Tennessee?

About 12.0% 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 17.1% 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 529 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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2 census tracts
Census Tract 9251.01Census Tract 9251.02
2 ZIP codes
ZIP 38549ZIP 38577
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