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Pickett County

Tennessee · 5,001 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 $43,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $135,600. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,001
+1%since 2000
from 4,945 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 30 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.1
+23%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Pickett County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,125
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,673 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,925
+83%since 2000
from $14,681 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$523
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $241 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
17.7% rent
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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(4,811)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(83)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other0.3%(14)
Diversity Score6%(298)
Segregation Score27.4%(1,368)
Diversity Score
6
+146%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+59%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.1%
−13.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.3%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pickett County, Tennessee?

Pickett County, Tennessee has about 5,001 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pickett County, Tennessee earns about $43,125 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 $135,600, and the typical rent is about $523 a month.

How educated are people in Pickett County, Tennessee?

About 13.5% 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 19.3% 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 453 residents, a change of about 10 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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