U.S. County · Profile

Pickens County

18.7KTotal Population
21Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-10.64%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Pickens County has a population of 18,688 as of 2023. It is located in Alabama.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Pickens County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):5.2%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White57.5%10,746
Black or African American39.7%7,419
Hispanic or Latino5.2%972
Two or More Races1.9%355
Some Other Race0.7%131
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%37
Asian0.1%19
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Pickens County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$45,339
39.2% below national average
Per Capita Income
$26,912
29.8% below national average
Poverty Rate
22.3%
93.9% above national average
Median Age
42.9 years

Income & Poverty

$45,339Median Household Income
$26,912Per Capita Income
22.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$45,339$66,279
Families$59,738$74,954
Married-couple Families$59,738$66,907
Nonfamily Households$27,263$29,444

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Pickens County, Alabama.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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