Pickens County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01107 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,721 | — | #1,948 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $46,274 | -38.4% | #2,924 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.2 years | +8.5% | #1,426 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $123,900 | -56.0% | #2,596 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $648 | -44.3% | #2,940 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.0% | +58.7% | #2,672 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Pickens County has a population of 18,721, making it the #1,948 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.2 years, which is 8.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Pickens County is $46,274, ranking #2,924 out of 3,222 counties — 38.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.0% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
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The median home value in Pickens County is $123,900 (-56.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $648/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.8%.
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92.5% of residents in Pickens County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.9% above the national rate.
About Pickens County, Alabama
Pickens County, Alabama has a total population of 18,721, making it the 1,948th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pickens County is 42.2 years, which is 8.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pickens County is $46,274, which ranks #2,924 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 38.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Pickens County is $123,900, 56.0% below the national median. Renters in Pickens County pay a median gross rent of $648 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pickens County, 13.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 61.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.4 min.
Pickens County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 52.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (40.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.6%).
All data for Pickens County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.