Pickens County, South Carolina
SC · FIPS 45077 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 134,629 | — | #490 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,064 | -18.7% | #1,985 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.2 years | -6.9% | #2,855 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $231,900 | -17.7% | #1,060 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $972 | -16.4% | #1,092 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.2% | +36.2% | #2,325 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Pickens County has a population of 134,629, making it the #490 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.2 years, which is 6.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in Pickens County is $61,064, ranking #1,985 out of 3,222 counties — 18.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.2% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.
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The median home value in Pickens County is $231,900 (-17.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $972/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.9%.
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91.4% of residents in Pickens County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.4% below the national rate.
About Pickens County, South Carolina
Pickens County, South Carolina has a total population of 134,629, making it the 490th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pickens County is 36.2 years, which is 6.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pickens County is $61,064, which ranks #1,985 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.
The median home value in Pickens County is $231,900, 17.7% below the national median. Renters in Pickens County pay a median gross rent of $972 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pickens County, 28.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 15.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.5 min.
Pickens County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 82.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (5.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.4%).
All data for Pickens County, South Carolina 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.