Pickens County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13227 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 34,951 | — | #1,340 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $78,930 | +5.0% | #628 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.7 years | +20.1% | #513 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $332,700 | +18.0% | #480 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,136 | -2.3% | #646 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% | -5.1% | #1,265 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Pickens County has a population of 34,951, making it the #1,340 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.7 years, which is 20.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Pickens County is $78,930, ranking #628 out of 3,222 counties — 5.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 12.0% and unemployment stands at 3.0%.
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The median home value in Pickens County is $332,700 (+18.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,136/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.2%.
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88.0% of residents in Pickens County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.0% below the national rate.
About Pickens County, Georgia
Pickens County, Georgia has a total population of 34,951, making it the 1,340th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pickens County is 46.7 years, which is 20.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pickens County is $78,930, which ranks #628 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0%.
The median home value in Pickens County is $332,700, 18.0% above the national median. Renters in Pickens County pay a median gross rent of $1,136 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pickens County, 26.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 20.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.6 min.
Pickens County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.0%) and Two or More Races (3.2%).
All data for Pickens County, Georgia 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.