Pickens County's estimated 2026 population is 17,973 with a growth rate of -1.36% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Pickens County is the 50th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 19,749 and has seen a growth of -8.99% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.2 years
Female: 44.8 years
Male: 39.7 years
There are 15,137 adults, (3,723 of whom are seniors) in Pickens County.
Female: 9,275 (49.5%)
Male: 9,446 (50.5%)
The racial composition of Pickens County includes 55.92% White, 40.93% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,468 | 55.92% |
| Black or African American | 7,663 | 40.93% |
| Two or more races | 448 | 2.39% |
| Other race | 71 | 0.38% |
| Native American | 61 | 0.33% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.05% |
Pickens County's average per capita income is $41,462. Household income levels show a median of $46,274. The poverty rate stands at 20%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $77,273 | - |
| Families | $63,551 | $82,805 |
| Households | $46,274 | $68,757 |
| Non Families | $29,875 | $46,326 |
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