Pickens County, SC
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Pickens County Overview
131,106
TOTAL POPULATION
65,776
MALE POPULATION
65,330
FEMALE POPULATION
100.68
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.32
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,059
PER CAPITA INCOME
$76,739
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$57,628
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
68.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$7,975
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
62,723
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Pickens County Area Codes
Race in Pickens County
The most populous races in Pickens County are White / Caucasian (113,243 | 86.4%), Black / African American (8,190 | 6.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (5,451 | 4.2%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 2,352 | 1.8% |
| Black / African American | 8,190 | 6.2% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 139 | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,451 | 4.2% |
| Native / Alaskan | 183 | 0.1% |
| White / Caucasian | 113,243 | 86.4% |
| Two or more Races | 4,932 | 3.8% |
| Some other Race | 2,067 | 1.6% |
| Total | 131,106 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Pickens County
The most populous ancestries reported in Pickens County are English (19,275 | 14.7%), Irish (14,910 | 11.4%), German (13,250 | 10.1%), American (13,214 | 10.1%), and Italian (3,662 | 2.8%), together accounting for 49.0% of all Pickens County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| Afghan | 8 | 0.0% |
| African | 327 | 0.3% |
| Albanian | 12 | 0.0% |
| Aleut | 6 | 0.0% |
| American | 13,214 | 10.1% |
| Arab | 407 | 0.3% |
| Argentinean | 106 | 0.1% |
| Armenian | 6 | 0.0% |
| Austrian | 124 | 0.1% |
| Belgian | 26 | 0.0% |
| Bhutanese | 165 | 0.1% |
| Blackfeet | 47 | 0.0% |
| British | 752 | 0.6% |
| British West Indian | 14 | 0.0% |
| Burmese | 295 | 0.2% |
| Cajun | 71 | 0.1% |
| Canadian | 102 | 0.1% |
| Celtic | 21 | 0.0% |
| Central American | 787 | 0.6% |
| Central American Indian | 43 | 0.0% |
| Cherokee | 353 | 0.3% |
| Chilean | 40 | 0.0% |
| Colombian | 241 | 0.2% |
| Costa Rican | 18 | 0.0% |
| Creek | 6 | 0.0% |
| Croatian | 126 | 0.1% |
| Cuban | 502 | 0.4% |
| Czech | 150 | 0.1% |
| Czechoslovakian | 62 | 0.1% |
| Danish | 74 | 0.1% |
| Dominican | 29 | 0.0% |
| Dutch | 1,072 | 0.8% |
| Dutch West Indian | 13 | 0.0% |
| Eastern European | 505 | 0.4% |
| Ecuadorian | 84 | 0.1% |
| Egyptian | 19 | 0.0% |
| English | 19,275 | 14.7% |
| European | 1,914 | 1.5% |
| Filipino | 53 | 0.0% |
| Finnish | 139 | 0.1% |
| French | 1,954 | 1.5% |
| French American Indian | 1 | 0.0% |
| French Canadian | 173 | 0.1% |
| German | 13,250 | 10.1% |
| Greek | 227 | 0.2% |
| Guamanian / Chamorro | 8 | 0.0% |
| Guatemalan | 254 | 0.2% |
| Haitian | 27 | 0.0% |
| Honduran | 148 | 0.1% |
| Hungarian | 173 | 0.1% |
| Indian (Asian) | 944 | 0.7% |
| Indonesian | 56 | 0.0% |
| Inupiat | 3 | 0.0% |
| Iranian | 157 | 0.1% |
| Iraqi | 55 | 0.0% |
| Irish | 14,910 | 11.4% |
| Iroquois | 4 | 0.0% |
| Israeli | 11 | 0.0% |
| Italian | 3,662 | 2.8% |
| Jamaican | 11 | 0.0% |
| Korean | 390 | 0.3% |
| Laotian | 11 | 0.0% |
| Latvian | 11 | 0.0% |
| Lebanese | 116 | 0.1% |
| Lithuanian | 157 | 0.1% |
| Lumbee | 112 | 0.1% |
| Mexican | 2,266 | 1.7% |
| Mexican American Indian | 25 | 0.0% |
| Mongolian | 7 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian | 52 | 0.0% |
| Nicaraguan | 11 | 0.0% |
| Northern European | 52 | 0.0% |
| Norwegian | 697 | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 30 | 0.0% |
| Palestinian | 28 | 0.0% |
| Pennsylvania German | 4 | 0.0% |
| Peruvian | 44 | 0.0% |
| Polish | 2,326 | 1.8% |
| Portuguese | 369 | 0.3% |
| Puerto Rican | 1,017 | 0.8% |
| Romanian | 66 | 0.1% |
| Russian | 460 | 0.4% |
| Salvadoran | 356 | 0.3% |
| Samoan | 126 | 0.1% |
| Scandinavian | 249 | 0.2% |
| Scotch-Irish | 2,911 | 2.2% |
| Scottish | 3,505 | 2.7% |
| Serbian | 14 | 0.0% |
| Slavic | 9 | 0.0% |
| Slovak | 90 | 0.1% |
| Slovene | 37 | 0.0% |
| South African | 41 | 0.0% |
| South American | 549 | 0.4% |
| Spaniard | 8 | 0.0% |
| Spanish | 66 | 0.1% |
| Sri Lankan | 117 | 0.1% |
| Subsaharan African | 368 | 0.3% |
| Swedish | 648 | 0.5% |
| Swiss | 123 | 0.1% |
| Syrian | 27 | 0.0% |
| Thai | 800 | 0.6% |
| Trinidadian and Tobagonian | 48 | 0.0% |
| Turkish | 38 | 0.0% |
| U.S. Virgin Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Ukrainian | 26 | 0.0% |
| Venezuelan | 34 | 0.0% |
| Welsh | 877 | 0.7% |
| West Indian | 43 | 0.0% |
| Yugoslavian | 27 | 0.0% | View All 109 Rows |
Immigrants in Pickens County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Pickens County came from Asia (1,964 | 1.5%), Latin America (1,645 | 1.3%), Central America (1,269 | 1.0%), South Central Asia (931 | 0.7%), and Eastern Asia (718 | 0.5%), together accounting for 5.0% of all Pickens County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Afghanistan | 50 | 0.0% |
| Africa | 164 | 0.1% |
| Argentina | 106 | 0.1% |
| Asia | 1,964 | 1.5% |
| Australia | 8 | 0.0% |
| Austria | 9 | 0.0% |
| Bangladesh | 149 | 0.1% |
| Belgium | 10 | 0.0% |
| Brazil | 63 | 0.1% |
| Bulgaria | 17 | 0.0% |
| Cameroon | 12 | 0.0% |
| Canada | 104 | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 20 | 0.0% |
| Central America | 1,269 | 1.0% |
| China | 605 | 0.5% |
| Colombia | 106 | 0.1% |
| Croatia | 34 | 0.0% |
| Cuba | 8 | 0.0% |
| Czechoslovakia | 17 | 0.0% |
| Eastern Africa | 27 | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 718 | 0.5% |
| Eastern Europe | 203 | 0.2% |
| Ecuador | 25 | 0.0% |
| Egypt | 19 | 0.0% |
| El Salvador | 135 | 0.1% |
| England | 83 | 0.1% |
| Europe | 674 | 0.5% |
| France | 34 | 0.0% |
| Germany | 159 | 0.1% |
| Greece | 67 | 0.1% |
| Guatemala | 203 | 0.2% |
| Honduras | 166 | 0.1% |
| Hungary | 18 | 0.0% |
| India | 625 | 0.5% |
| Indonesia | 8 | 0.0% |
| Iran | 51 | 0.0% |
| Iraq | 55 | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 31 | 0.0% |
| Japan | 11 | 0.0% |
| Kenya | 13 | 0.0% |
| Korea | 102 | 0.1% |
| Latin America | 1,645 | 1.3% |
| Malaysia | 16 | 0.0% |
| Mexico | 693 | 0.5% |
| Micronesia | 21 | 0.0% |
| Middle Africa | 12 | 0.0% |
| Morocco | 11 | 0.0% |
| Nepal | 20 | 0.0% |
| Northern Africa | 88 | 0.1% |
| Northern Europe | 182 | 0.1% |
| Norway | 24 | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 29 | 0.0% |
| Pakistan | 3 | 0.0% |
| Panama | 72 | 0.1% |
| Peru | 20 | 0.0% |
| Philippines | 111 | 0.1% |
| Poland | 38 | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 10 | 0.0% |
| Romania | 24 | 0.0% |
| Russia | 36 | 0.0% |
| Singapore | 3 | 0.0% |
| South Africa | 37 | 0.0% |
| South America | 356 | 0.3% |
| South Central Asia | 931 | 0.7% |
| South Eastern Asia | 246 | 0.2% |
| Southern Europe | 77 | 0.1% |
| Sri Lanka | 33 | 0.0% |
| Syria | 14 | 0.0% |
| Taiwan | 37 | 0.0% |
| Uganda | 14 | 0.0% |
| Venezuela | 36 | 0.0% |
| Vietnam | 70 | 0.1% |
| Western Asia | 69 | 0.1% |
| Western Europe | 212 | 0.2% | View All 74 Rows |
Sex and Age in Pickens County
Sex and Age in Pickens County
The most populous age groups in Pickens County are 20 to 24 Years (8,773 | 13.3%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (7,460 | 11.4%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 3,307 (5.0%) | 2,900 (4.4%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 3,447 (5.2%) | 2,970 (4.5%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 3,719 (5.7%) | 3,601 (5.5%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 6,291 (9.6%) | 7,460 (11.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 8,773 (13.3%) | 5,864 (9.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 4,266 (6.5%) | 4,155 (6.4%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 3,809 (5.8%) | 3,549 (5.4%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 3,943 (6.0%) | 3,784 (5.8%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 3,103 (4.7%) | 3,034 (4.6%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 3,481 (5.3%) | 3,667 (5.6%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 3,740 (5.7%) | 3,818 (5.8%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 4,535 (6.9%) | 3,875 (5.9%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 3,412 (5.2%) | 4,356 (6.7%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 3,363 (5.1%) | 3,633 (5.6%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 2,791 (4.2%) | 3,210 (4.9%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 1,978 (3.0%) | 2,309 (3.5%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 1,151 (1.8%) | 1,685 (2.6%) |
| 85 Years and over | 667 (1.0%) | 1,460 (2.2%) |
| Total | 65,776 (100.0%) | 65,330 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Pickens County
Median Family Size in Pickens County
The median family size in Pickens County is 2.99 persons per family, with married-couple families (24,792 | 78.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.02 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2,032 | 6.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.63 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 24,792 (78.7%) | 3.02 |
| Single Male/Father | 2,032 (6.5%) | 2.63 |
| Single Female/Mother | 4,662 (14.8%) | 2.96 |
| Total Families | 31,486 (100.0%) | 2.99 |
Median Household Size in Pickens County
The median household size in Pickens County is 2.45 persons per household, with single female/mother households (4,662 | 9.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.12 persons per household. non-family households (18,855 | 37.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.45 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 24,792 (49.2%) | 3.05 |
| Single Male/Father | 2,032 (4.0%) | 2.95 |
| Single Female/Mother | 4,662 (9.3%) | 3.12 |
| Non-family | 18,855 (37.4%) | 1.45 |
| Total Households | 50,341 (100.0%) | 2.45 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Pickens County
Out of a total of 50,341 households in Pickens County, 31,486 (62.5%) are family households, while 18,855 (37.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 14,459, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 14,002.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 14,002 (27.8%) |
| 2-Person Households | 14,459 (28.7%) | 2,775 (5.5%) |
| 3-Person Households | 7,766 (15.4%) | 1,127 (2.2%) |
| 4-Person Households | 5,893 (11.7%) | 847 (1.7%) |
| 5-Person Households | 2,139 (4.3%) | 104 (0.2%) |
| 6-Person Households | 803 (1.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 426 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 31,486 (62.5%) | 18,855 (37.4%) |
Female Fertility in Pickens County
Fertility by Age in Pickens County
Average fertility rate in Pickens County is 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 84.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 78.8% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 46 (3.2%) | 6.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 1,141 (78.8%) | 84.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 260 (18.0%) | 23.0 |
| Total | 1,447 (100.0%) | 45.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Pickens County
70.6% of women with births (1,447) in Pickens County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 24.9% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 46 (100.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 857 (75.1%) | 284 (24.9%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 164 (63.1%) | 96 (36.9%) |
| Total | 1,022 (70.6%) | 425 (29.4%) |
Fertility by Education in Pickens County
Average fertility rate in Pickens County is 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 72.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the lowest fertility at 19.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 31.5% of all women with births.
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 188 (13.0%) | 38.0 |
| High School Diploma | 456 (31.5%) | 69.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 378 (26.1%) | 30.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 370 (25.6%) | 72.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 55 (3.8%) | 19.0 |
| Total | 1,447 (100.0%) | 45.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Pickens County
29.4% of women with births in Pickens County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 46.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 100 (53.2%) | 88 (46.8%) |
| High School Diploma | 251 (55.0%) | 205 (45.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 276 (73.0%) | 102 (27.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 339 (91.6%) | 31 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 55 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,022 (70.6%) | 425 (29.4%) |
Income in Pickens County
Income Overview in Pickens County
Per Capita Income in Pickens County is $32,059, while median incomes of families and households are $76,739 and $57,628 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 131,106 | $32,059 |
| Median Family Income | 31,486 | $76,739 |
| Mean Family Income | 31,486 | $102,322 |
| Median Household Income | 50,341 | $57,628 |
| Mean Household Income | 50,341 | $80,800 |
| Income Deficit | 31,486 | $7,975 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 131,106 | 31.96% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 131,106 | 68.04¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 131,106 | 0.49 |
Earnings by Sex in Pickens County
Average Earnings in Pickens County are $30,328, $36,328 for men and $24,719 for women, a difference of 32.0%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 38,342 (53.1%) | $36,328 |
| Female | 33,914 (46.9%) | $24,719 |
| Total | 72,256 (100.0%) | $30,328 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Pickens County
The most common earnings brackets in Pickens County are $100,000+ for men (4,139 | 10.8%) and $2,499 or less for women (4,280 | 12.6%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 3,180 (8.3%) | 4,280 (12.6%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 1,779 (4.6%) | 2,160 (6.4%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 1,933 (5.0%) | 2,394 (7.1%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 840 (2.2%) | 1,013 (3.0%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 1,614 (4.2%) | 1,408 (4.2%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 1,121 (2.9%) | 1,477 (4.4%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 672 (1.8%) | 1,360 (4.0%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 1,063 (2.8%) | 982 (2.9%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 760 (2.0%) | 792 (2.3%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 1,268 (3.3%) | 1,229 (3.6%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 2,266 (5.9%) | 2,262 (6.7%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 2,256 (5.9%) | 2,413 (7.1%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 1,326 (3.5%) | 1,740 (5.1%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 2,048 (5.3%) | 1,804 (5.3%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 2,021 (5.3%) | 1,236 (3.6%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 1,616 (4.2%) | 970 (2.9%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 2,954 (7.7%) | 2,192 (6.5%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 1,994 (5.2%) | 1,556 (4.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,492 (9.1%) | 1,396 (4.1%) |
| $100,000+ | 4,139 (10.8%) | 1,250 (3.7%) |
| Total | 38,342 (100.0%) | 33,914 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Pickens County
Average earnings in Pickens County are $49,544 for men and $34,055 for women, a difference of 31.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $81,094, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $28,597. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $55,975, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,570.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $28,597 | $22,570 |
| High School Diploma | $40,648 | $23,727 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $54,669 | $33,147 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,850 | $43,413 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,094 | $55,975 |
| Total | $49,544 | $34,055 |
Family Income in Pickens County
Family Income Brackets in Pickens County
According to the Pickens County family income data, there are 6,895 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 535 families (1.7%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 598 | 1.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 535 | 1.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,700 | 5.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,298 | 7.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4,251 | 13.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 5,951 | 18.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4,660 | 14.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6,895 | 21.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2,173 | 6.9% |
| $200,000+ | 2,393 | 7.6% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Pickens County
6-person families (694 | 2.2%) account for the highest median family income in Pickens County with $123,542 per family, while 2-person families (15,229 | 48.4%) have the highest median income of $33,419 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 15,229 (48.4%) | $66,838 |
| 3-Person Families | 7,667 (24.3%) | $81,830 |
| 4-Person Families | 5,512 (17.5%) | $104,167 |
| 5-Person Families | 1,970 (6.3%) | $92,143 |
| 6-Person Families | 694 (2.2%) | $123,542 |
| 7+ Person Families | 414 (1.3%) | $87,857 |
| Total | 31,486 (100.0%) | $76,739 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Pickens County
The median family income in Pickens County is $76,739, with families comprising 3+ earners (3,349) having the highest median family income of $138,458, while families with no earners (5,458) have the lowest median family income of $43,575, accounting for 10.6% and 17.3% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 5,458 (17.3%) | $43,575 |
| 1 Earner | 9,373 (29.8%) | $58,208 |
| 2 Earners | 13,306 (42.3%) | $92,341 |
| 3+ Earners | 3,349 (10.6%) | $138,458 |
| Total | 31,486 (100.0%) | $76,739 |
Household Income in Pickens County
Household Income Brackets in Pickens County
With 8,457 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Pickens County, accounting for 16.8% of all households. In contrast, only 2,366 households (4.7%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 3,323 | 6.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2,668 | 5.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5,185 | 10.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4,531 | 9.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6,897 | 13.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8,457 | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6,544 | 13.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7,753 | 15.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2,366 | 4.7% |
| $200,000+ | 2,618 | 5.2% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Pickens County
The median household income in Pickens County is $57,628, with the highest median household income of $73,459 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 17,319 households (34.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $24,897, with 4,329 households (8.6%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 4,329 (8.6%) | $24,897 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 14,510 (28.8%) | $69,811 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 17,319 (34.4%) | $73,459 |
| 65+ Years | 14,183 (28.2%) | $43,361 |
| Total | 50,341 (100.0%) | $57,628 |
Poverty in Pickens County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Pickens County
With 16.7% poverty level for males and 17.2% for females among the residents of Pickens County, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 4,826 males (49.6%) and 2,905 females (37.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 502 (15.7%) | 470 (16.5%) |
| 5 Years | 125 (25.8%) | 47 (9.9%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 455 (10.5%) | 651 (16.4%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 209 (9.5%) | 312 (15.1%) |
| 15 Years | 93 (15.5%) | 69 (7.7%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 194 (12.8%) | 155 (12.2%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 4,826 (49.6%) | 2,905 (37.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 1,030 (12.8%) | 1,081 (14.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 774 (11.1%) | 1,385 (20.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 690 (9.6%) | 1,087 (14.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 647 (8.2%) | 1,327 (16.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 476 (7.8%) | 585 (8.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 325 (8.6%) | 460 (8.9%) |
| Total | 10,346 (16.7%) | 10,534 (17.2%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Pickens County
According to the poverty statistics in Pickens County, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 92.2% of males and 92.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 2,696 (84.3%) | 2,387 (83.6%) |
| 5 Years | 359 (74.2%) | 428 (90.1%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 3,890 (89.5%) | 3,325 (83.6%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 2,000 (90.5%) | 1,751 (84.9%) |
| 15 Years | 505 (84.5%) | 826 (92.3%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 1,325 (87.2%) | 1,110 (87.7%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 4,906 (50.4%) | 4,834 (62.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 6,990 (87.2%) | 6,613 (86.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 6,188 (88.9%) | 5,412 (79.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 6,493 (90.4%) | 6,392 (85.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 7,247 (91.8%) | 6,873 (83.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 5,613 (92.2%) | 6,209 (91.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 3,433 (91.3%) | 4,715 (91.1%) |
| Total | 51,645 (83.3%) | 50,875 (82.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Pickens County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Pickens County show that 4.9% or 1,214 of the total 24,792 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 11.8%, comprising of 12 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.0%, which includes 305 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 14,510 (95.2%) | 736 (4.8%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 7,339 (96.0%) | 305 (4.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 1,639 (91.1%) | 161 (8.9%) |
| 5 or more Children | 90 (88.2%) | 12 (11.8%) |
| Total | 23,578 (95.1%) | 1,214 (4.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Pickens County
According to the poverty data in Pickens County, 10.6% or 215 single-father households and 25.4% or 1,182 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 66 households (65.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 33 households (68.8%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 97 (9.6%) | 265 (13.3%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 52 (5.6%) | 678 (29.6%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 66 (65.3%) | 206 (61.3%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 33 (68.8%) |
| Total | 215 (10.6%) | 1,182 (25.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Pickens County
The poverty data for Pickens County shows that 1,214 of the married-couple family households (4.9%) and 1,397 of the single-parent households (20.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (11.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 33 household (68.8%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 736 (4.8%) | 362 (12.1%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 305 (4.0%) | 730 (22.7%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 161 (8.9%) | 272 (62.2%) |
| 5 or more Children | 12 (11.8%) | 33 (68.8%) |
| Total | 1,214 (4.9%) | 1,397 (20.9%) |
Employment Characteristics in Pickens County
Employment by Class of Employer in Pickens County
Among the 58,591 employed individuals in Pickens County, private company employees (39,795 | 67.9%), state government employees (5,004 | 8.5%), and not-for-profit organizations (4,553 | 7.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 39,795 | 67.9% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 2,293 | 3.9% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 2,856 | 4.9% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 4,553 | 7.8% |
| Local Government Employees | 3,500 | 6.0% |
| State Government Employees | 5,004 | 8.5% |
| Federal Government Employees | 505 | 0.9% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 85 | 0.2% |
| Total | 58,591 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Pickens County
According to the labor force statistics for Pickens County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (109,655), 57.2% or 62,723 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.2% or 2,634 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 83.0% or 6,107 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.7% or 547 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 4,310 (35.2%) | 547 (12.7%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 9,456 (64.6%) | 548 (5.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 6,585 (78.2%) | 204 (3.1%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 6,107 (83.0%) | 104 (1.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 11,036 (79.6%) | 464 (4.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 11,691 (79.5%) | 362 (3.1%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 6,072 (72.2%) | 200 (3.3%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 4,133 (53.2%) | 91 (2.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,872 (22.1%) | 63 (2.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 518 (5.6%) | 17 (3.3%) |
| Total | 62,723 (57.2%) | 2,634 (4.2%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Pickens County
According to labor force statistics for Pickens County, 75.4% of individuals (45,637) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (60,527) are in the labor force, with 3.1% or 1,415 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 83.2% or 14,681 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.0% or 385 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 3,851 (52.7%) | 731 (10.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 12,440 (72.5%) | 875 (5.1%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 14,659 (79.6%) | 313 (1.7%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 14,681 (83.2%) | 194 (1.1%) |
| Total | 45,637 (75.4%) | 1,876 (3.1%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Pickens County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Pickens County are Community & Social Service (7,924 | 13.2%), Management (6,055 | 10.1%), Education Instruction & Library (5,531 | 9.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (4,059 | 6.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (2,713 | 4.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Pickens County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (88.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (79.9%), and Computers & Mathematics (77.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (82.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (80.6%), and Education Instruction & Library (61.2%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 3,658 (60.4%) | 2,397 (39.6%) |
| Business & Financial | 1,095 (48.7%) | 1,152 (51.3%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 2,169 (79.9%) | 544 (20.1%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 719 (77.2%) | 212 (22.8%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 1,087 (88.4%) | 142 (11.6%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 363 (65.6%) | 190 (34.4%) |
| Community & Social Service | 3,408 (43.0%) | 4,516 (57.0%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 609 (48.2%) | 654 (51.8%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 191 (59.1%) | 132 (40.9%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 2,145 (38.8%) | 3,386 (61.2%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 463 (57.4%) | 344 (42.6%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 789 (19.4%) | 3,270 (80.6%) |
| Health Technologists | 425 (17.8%) | 1,960 (82.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 11,119 (48.3%) | 11,879 (51.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 32,306 (53.8%) | 27,791 (46.2%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Pickens County are Food Preparation & Serving (3,791 | 6.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (2,365 | 3.9%), Healthcare Support (1,949 | 3.2%), Personal Care & Service (1,791 | 3.0%), and Security & Protection (1,207 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Pickens County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (92.7%), Security & Protection (91.5%), and Law Enforcement (89.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (93.2%), Personal Care & Service (83.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (65.3%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 133 (6.8%) | 1,816 (93.2%) |
| Security & Protection | 1,105 (91.5%) | 102 (8.5%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 677 (92.7%) | 53 (7.3%) |
| Law Enforcement | 428 (89.7%) | 49 (10.3%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 1,315 (34.7%) | 2,476 (65.3%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 1,608 (68.0%) | 757 (32.0%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 292 (16.3%) | 1,499 (83.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 4,453 (40.1%) | 6,650 (59.9%) |
| Total (Overall) | 32,306 (53.8%) | 27,791 (46.2%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Pickens County are Sales & Related (5,898 | 9.8%), and Office & Administration (5,051 | 8.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 3,250 (55.1%) | 2,648 (44.9%) |
| Office & Administration | 1,024 (20.3%) | 4,027 (79.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 4,274 (39.0%) | 6,675 (61.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 32,306 (53.8%) | 27,791 (46.2%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Pickens County are Construction & Extraction (3,245 | 5.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,747 | 4.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (117 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 94 (80.3%) | 23 (19.7%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 3,134 (96.6%) | 111 (3.4%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 2,516 (91.6%) | 231 (8.4%) |
| Total (Category) | 5,744 (94.0%) | 365 (6.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 32,306 (53.8%) | 27,791 (46.2%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Pickens County are Production (4,950 | 8.2%), Material Moving (2,051 | 3.4%), and Transportation (1,937 | 3.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 3,592 (72.6%) | 1,358 (27.4%) |
| Transportation | 1,403 (72.4%) | 534 (27.6%) |
| Material Moving | 1,721 (83.9%) | 330 (16.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 6,716 (75.1%) | 2,222 (24.9%) |
| Total (Overall) | 32,306 (53.8%) | 27,791 (46.2%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Pickens County
Employment Industries in Pickens County
The major employment industries in Pickens County include Educational Services (8,599 | 14.3%), Manufacturing (8,566 | 14.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,547 | 12.6%), Retail Trade (6,728 | 11.2%), and Construction (4,841 | 8.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Pickens County
The Pickens County industries that see more men than women are Construction (90.2%), Utilities (85.1%), and Information (80.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (87.8%), Finance & Insurance (70.1%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (69.0%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 143 (74.1%) | 50 (25.9%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 4,369 (90.2%) | 472 (9.8%) |
| Manufacturing | 6,427 (75.0%) | 2,139 (25.0%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 984 (72.1%) | 381 (27.9%) |
| Retail Trade | 3,721 (55.3%) | 3,007 (44.7%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1,139 (65.9%) | 589 (34.1%) |
| Utilities | 856 (85.1%) | 150 (14.9%) |
| Information | 439 (80.8%) | 104 (19.2%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 492 (29.9%) | 1,152 (70.1%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 793 (78.1%) | 222 (21.9%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 1,418 (57.7%) | 1,039 (42.3%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 1,831 (73.8%) | 649 (26.2%) |
| Educational Services | 3,700 (43.0%) | 4,899 (57.0%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 923 (12.2%) | 6,624 (87.8%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 506 (31.0%) | 1,127 (69.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 2,107 (44.9%) | 2,583 (55.1%) |
| Public Administration | 1,004 (52.3%) | 917 (47.7%) |
| Total | 32,306 (53.8%) | 27,791 (46.2%) |
Education in Pickens County
School Enrollment in Pickens County
The most common levels of schooling among the 40,357 students in Pickens County are college / undergraduate (16,814 | 41.7%), high school (6,022 | 14.9%), and middle school (5,659 | 14.0%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 1,446 | 3.6% |
| Kindergarten | 1,592 | 3.9% |
| Elementary School | 5,425 | 13.4% |
| Middle School | 5,659 | 14.0% |
| High School | 6,022 | 14.9% |
| College / Undergraduate | 16,814 | 41.7% |
| Graduate / Professional | 3,399 | 8.4% |
| Total | 40,357 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Pickens County
Out of a total of 40,357 students who are enrolled in schools in Pickens County, 4,359 (10.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 35,998 (89.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 430 (31.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 7,945 (95.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 1,037 (69.9%) | 446 (30.1%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 5,580 (92.8%) | 435 (7.2%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 6,435 (89.3%) | 767 (10.6%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 3,900 (92.5%) | 314 (7.4%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 7,945 (95.0%) | 416 (5.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 8,244 (87.5%) | 1,177 (12.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 1,904 (83.6%) | 375 (16.5%) |
| 35 Years and over | 952 (68.9%) | 430 (31.1%) |
| Total | 35,998 (89.2%) | 4,359 (10.8%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Pickens County
Education (3,831 | 15.7%), business (3,606 | 14.8%), science & technology (2,657 | 10.9%), engineering (2,234 | 9.2%), and social sciences (1,711 | 7.0%) are the most common fields of study among 24,350 individuals in Pickens County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 1,054 | 4.3% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 1,710 | 7.0% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 1,095 | 4.5% |
| Psychology | 1,255 | 5.1% |
| Social Sciences | 1,711 | 7.0% |
| Engineering | 2,234 | 9.2% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 135 | 0.5% |
| Science & Technology | 2,657 | 10.9% |
| Business | 3,606 | 14.8% |
| Education | 3,831 | 15.7% |
| Literature & Languages | 597 | 2.5% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 1,182 | 4.9% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 796 | 3.3% |
| Communications | 780 | 3.2% |
| Arts & Humanities | 1,707 | 7.0% |
| Total | 24,350 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Pickens County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Pickens County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Pickens County are males with 2 vehicles (11,958, accounting for 38.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (9,509, making up 45.4%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 927 (3.0%) | 767 (2.9%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 4,221 (13.6%) | 4,603 (17.5%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 11,958 (38.6%) | 9,509 (36.1%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 8,078 (26.1%) | 6,461 (24.5%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 3,573 (11.5%) | 3,430 (13.0%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 2,234 (7.2%) | 1,585 (6.0%) |
| Total | 30,991 (100.0%) | 26,355 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Pickens County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Pickens County are 30 to 34 minutes (8,140 commuters, 15.1%), 10 to 14 minutes (7,374 commuters, 13.7%), and 15 to 19 minutes (7,090 commuters, 13.2%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 1,089 | 2.0% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 5,761 | 10.7% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 7,374 | 13.7% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 7,090 | 13.2% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 6,492 | 12.1% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 4,856 | 9.0% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 8,140 | 15.1% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 1,997 | 3.7% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 2,313 | 4.3% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 5,591 | 10.4% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 1,649 | 3.1% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 1,409 | 2.6% |
Commute Time by Sex in Pickens County
The most common commute times in Pickens County are 30 to 34 minutes (4,604 commuters, 15.9%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (3,779 commuters, 15.3%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 676 (2.3%) | 413 (1.7%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 2,498 (8.6%) | 3,263 (13.2%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 3,595 (12.4%) | 3,779 (15.3%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 3,785 (13.1%) | 3,305 (13.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 3,396 (11.7%) | 3,096 (12.5%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 2,272 (7.8%) | 2,584 (10.4%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 4,604 (15.9%) | 3,536 (14.3%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 1,384 (4.8%) | 613 (2.5%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 1,530 (5.3%) | 783 (3.2%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 3,284 (11.3%) | 2,307 (9.3%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 1,014 (3.5%) | 635 (2.6%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 970 (3.3%) | 439 (1.8%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Pickens County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Pickens County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (4,735, 16.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (4,488, 18.1%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 1,449 (5.0%) | 684 (2.8%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 1,449 (5.0%) | 578 (2.3%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 1,200 (4.1%) | 774 (3.1%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 3,307 (11.4%) | 1,779 (7.2%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 3,347 (11.5%) | 1,983 (8.0%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 4,735 (16.3%) | 4,488 (18.1%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 3,615 (12.5%) | 3,535 (14.3%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 2,559 (8.8%) | 3,471 (14.0%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 1,594 (5.5%) | 1,299 (5.2%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 1,539 (5.3%) | 1,468 (5.9%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 368 (1.3%) | 1,091 (4.4%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 174 (0.6%) | 383 (1.5%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 1,654 (5.7%) | 1,619 (6.5%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 2,018 (7.0%) | 1,601 (6.5%) |
| Total | 29,008 (100.0%) | 24,753 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Pickens County
Occupancy by Ownership in Pickens County
Of the total 50,341 dwellings in Pickens County, owner-occupied units account for 35,004 (69.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 15,337 (30.5%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 35,004 | 69.5% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 15,337 | 30.5% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 50,341 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Pickens County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 14,002 | 27.8% |
| 2-Person Household | 17,234 | 34.2% |
| 3-Person Household | 8,893 | 17.7% |
| 4+ Person Household | 10,212 | 20.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 50,341 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Pickens County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 8,466 (60.5%) | 5,536 (39.5%) |
| 2-Person Household | 12,881 (74.7%) | 4,353 (25.3%) |
| 3-Person Household | 6,241 (70.2%) | 2,652 (29.8%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 7,416 (72.6%) | 2,796 (27.4%) |
| Total Housing Units | 35,004 (69.5%) | 15,337 (30.5%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Pickens County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 2,908 (53.0%) | 2,583 (47.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 9,754 (71.8%) | 3,833 (28.2%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 11,534 (69.2%) | 5,133 (30.8%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 10,808 (74.1%) | 3,788 (26.0%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Pickens County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 11,349 | 22.5% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 7,490 | 14.9% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 8,019 | 15.9% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 9,300 | 18.5% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 8,560 | 17.0% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 4,399 | 8.7% |
| 85 Years and Over | 1,224 | 2.4% |
| Total | 50,341 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Pickens County
Median Income by Occupancy in Pickens County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 35,004 (69.5%) | $72,783 |
| Renter-Occupied | 15,337 (30.5%) | $33,379 |
| Average | 50,341 (100.0%) | $57,628 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Pickens County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 964 (2.8%) | 1,460 (9.5%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 285 (0.8%) | 621 (4.1%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,167 (3.3%) | 1,483 (9.7%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 1,610 (4.6%) | 947 (6.2%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 1,202 (3.4%) | 1,436 (9.4%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,410 (6.9%) | 2,104 (13.7%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4,388 (12.5%) | 2,515 (16.4%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6,025 (17.2%) | 2,414 (15.7%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5,122 (14.6%) | 1,443 (9.4%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7,077 (20.2%) | 653 (4.3%) |
| $150,000 or more | 4,754 (13.6%) | 261 (1.7%) |
| Total | 35,004 (100.0%) | 15,337 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Pickens County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 4,635 (13.2%) | 266 (1.7%) |
| $300 to $499 | 7,606 (21.7%) | 852 (5.6%) |
| $500 to $799 | 4,988 (14.2%) | 4,104 (26.8%) |
| $800 to $999 | 3,555 (10.2%) | 3,505 (22.9%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 6,919 (19.8%) | 3,714 (24.2%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 3,407 (9.7%) | 960 (6.3%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 1,895 (5.4%) | 565 (3.7%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 977 (2.8%) | 260 (1.7%) |
| $3,000 or more | 1,022 (2.9%) | 225 (1.5%) |
| Total | 35,004 (100.0%) | 15,337 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Pickens County
Housing Structures in Pickens County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 32,376 | 64.3% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 910 | 1.8% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 1,185 | 2.4% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 1,072 | 2.1% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 1,859 | 3.7% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 4,032 | 8.0% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 8,907 | 17.7% |
| Total | 50,341 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Pickens County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 28,249 (87.3%) | 4,127 (12.8%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 460 (50.5%) | 450 (49.4%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 1,185 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 8 (0.7%) | 1,064 (99.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 1,859 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 94 (2.3%) | 3,938 (97.7%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 6,193 (69.5%) | 2,714 (30.5%) |
| Total | 35,004 (69.5%) | 15,337 (30.5%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Pickens County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 139 (0.4%) | 616 (4.0%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 1,013 (2.9%) | 2,885 (18.8%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 9,954 (28.4%) | 7,973 (52.0%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 13,604 (38.9%) | 3,004 (19.6%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 10,294 (29.4%) | 859 (5.6%) |
| Total | 35,004 (100.0%) | 15,337 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Pickens County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 13,158 (37.6%) | 2,777 (18.1%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 1,936 (5.5%) | 416 (2.7%) |
| Electricity | 18,362 (52.5%) | 11,705 (76.3%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 615 (1.8%) | 130 (0.9%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 725 (2.1%) | 77 (0.5%) |
| No Fuel Used | 208 (0.6%) | 232 (1.5%) |
| Total | 35,004 (100.0%) | 15,337 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Pickens County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 1,150 (3.3%) | 2,264 (14.8%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 7,732 (22.1%) | 5,935 (38.7%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 13,902 (39.7%) | 4,442 (29.0%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 12,220 (34.9%) | 2,696 (17.6%) |
| Total | 35,004 (100.0%) | 15,337 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Pickens County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Pickens County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 16,121 | 18,883 |
| Median Property Value | $166,100 | $218,300 |
| Median Household Income | $49,624 | $3,255 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $385 | $977 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $613 | $440 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Pickens County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 2,900 (18.0%) | 663 (3.5%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 2,262 (14.0%) | 1,383 (7.3%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 7,795 (48.3%) | 11,312 (59.9%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 2,242 (13.9%) | 3,878 (20.5%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 416 (2.6%) | 803 (4.3%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 205 (1.3%) | 253 (1.3%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 301 (1.9%) | 591 (3.1%) |
| Total | 16,121 (100.0%) | 18,883 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Pickens County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 658 (4.1%) | 503 (2.7%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 3,169 (19.7%) | 591 (3.1%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,473 (9.1%) | 810 (4.3%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,793 (17.3%) | 937 (5.0%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,768 (17.2%) | 1,595 (8.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,672 (10.4%) | 3,257 (17.2%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,089 (13.0%) | 3,450 (18.3%) |
| $150,000 or more | 1,499 (9.3%) | 4,988 (26.4%) |
| Total | 16,121 (100.0%) | 18,883 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Pickens County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 5,918 (36.7%) | 89,922 (476.2%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 2,843 (17.6%) | 6,807 (36.0%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 1,726 (10.7%) | 5,000 (26.5%) |
| 4.0x or more | 5,376 (33.4%) | 2,348 (12.4%) |
| Total | 16,121 (100.0%) | 18,883 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Pickens County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 9,701 (60.2%) | 117 (0.6%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 3,492 (21.7%) | 7,653 (40.5%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 2,328 (14.4%) | 6,036 (32.0%) |
| Total | 16,121 (100.0%) | 18,883 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Pickens County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pickens County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 6,856 (95.5%) | 323 (4.5%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 20,200 (95.2%) | 1,009 (4.8%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 19,875 (90.4%) | 2,109 (9.6%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 11,403 (83.9%) | 2,181 (16.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 11,684 (85.0%) | 2,055 (15.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 12,371 (84.4%) | 2,284 (15.6%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 14,550 (90.5%) | 1,531 (9.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 12,856 (99.8%) | 27 (0.2%) |
| 75 Years and older | 8,933 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 118,728 (91.2%) | 11,519 (8.8%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Pickens County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 6,856 (95.5%) | 323 (4.5%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 20,200 (95.2%) | 1,009 (4.8%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 19,875 (90.4%) | 2,109 (9.6%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Pickens County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 16,112 (85.8%) | 2,661 (14.2%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 21,973 (85.8%) | 3,632 (14.2%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19,758 (90.3%) | 2,113 (9.7%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16,067 (91.6%) | 1,481 (8.4%) |
| $100,000 and over | 38,352 (96.6%) | 1,343 (3.4%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pickens County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 3,687 (51.4%) | 3,507 (48.8%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 7,890 (37.2%) | 13,278 (62.6%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 1,803 (8.2%) | 18,444 (83.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 2,387 (17.6%) | 9,558 (70.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,118 (15.4%) | 10,131 (73.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,328 (15.9%) | 10,788 (73.6%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 3,391 (21.1%) | 12,070 (75.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 12,530 (97.3%) | 7,572 (58.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 8,879 (99.4%) | 5,412 (60.6%) |
| Total | 45,013 (34.6%) | 90,760 (69.7%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Pickens County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 25 (0.8%) | 30 (1.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 816 (8.8%) | 414 (4.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 1,391 (6.7%) | 1,374 (7.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 3,600 (16.4%) | 3,572 (15.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,035 (33.4%) | 1,525 (22.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,878 (50.0%) | 2,880 (55.6%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Pickens County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 32 (0.4%) | 65 (0.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 156 (0.7%) | 48 (0.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 1,073 (4.9%) | 556 (2.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,033 (17.0%) | 291 (4.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,008 (26.8%) | 1,126 (21.8%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 25 (0.8%) | 30 (1.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 93 (1.0%) | 33 (0.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 196 (0.9%) | 244 (1.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 573 (2.6%) | 637 (2.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 316 (5.2%) | 220 (3.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 421 (11.2%) | 732 (14.1%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 615 (6.6%) | 235 (2.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 952 (4.6%) | 839 (4.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 1,138 (5.2%) | 1,290 (5.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 560 (9.2%) | 337 (5.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 465 (12.4%) | 1,242 (24.0%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 104 (1.1%) | 45 (0.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 177 (0.9%) | 251 (1.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 1,822 (8.3%) | 2,310 (10.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,074 (17.6%) | 1,209 (17.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,097 (29.2%) | 2,017 (39.0%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 91 (1.0%) | 118 (1.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 135 (0.6%) | 108 (0.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 503 (2.3%) | 481 (2.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 315 (5.2%) | 237 (3.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 320 (8.5%) | 844 (16.3%) |
Technology Access in Pickens County
Computing Device Access in Pickens County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 36,470 | 72.5% |
| Smartphone | 43,283 | 86.0% |
| Tablet | 30,888 | 61.4% |
| No Computing Device | 4,468 | 8.9% |
| Total | 50,341 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Pickens County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 137 | 0.3% |
| Broadband Home | 33,023 | 65.6% |
| Cellular Data Only | 5,993 | 11.9% |
| Satellite Internet | 4,278 | 8.5% |
| No Internet | 8,504 | 16.9% |
| Total | 50,341 | 100.0% |
Pickens County Summary
Pickens County is located in the northwestern corner of South Carolina, and is part of the Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson Combined Statistical Area. It is bordered by Greenville County to the east, Anderson County to the south, Oconee County to the west, and the state of North Carolina to the north. The county seat is Pickens, and the largest city is Easley.
History
Pickens County was formed in 1826 from parts of Anderson and Pendleton counties. It was named for Andrew Pickens, a Revolutionary War hero and U.S. Congressman from South Carolina. The county was originally part of the Cherokee Nation, and the area was home to several Cherokee villages. The county was also home to several Revolutionary War battles, including the Battle of Cowpens in 1781.
Geography
Pickens County covers an area of 545 square miles, and is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The county is mostly rural, with the majority of the land being used for farming and forestry. The county is home to several lakes, including Lake Keowee, Lake Jocassee, and Lake Hartwell. The highest point in the county is Sassafras Mountain, which has an elevation of 3,553 feet.
Economy
The economy of Pickens County is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The county is home to several large farms, and the main crops grown are corn, soybeans, and wheat. The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including Bosch Rexroth, Eaton Corporation, and Siemens. Tourism is also an important part of the economy, with the county being home to several popular attractions, including Table Rock State Park and the Pickens County Museum of Art and History.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Pickens County had a population of 119,224. The population was 87.3% White, 8.2% Black or African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. The median household income was $41,945, and the median family income was $50,945. The per capita income was $21,845.
Pickens County is a diverse and vibrant community, with a rich history and a bright future. The county is home to a variety of industries, and offers a wide range of recreational activities. With its beautiful scenery and friendly people, Pickens County is a great place to live, work, and play.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Pickens County?
Total Population of Pickens County is 131,106.
What is the Total Male Population of Pickens County?
Total Male Population of Pickens County is 65,776.
What is the Total Female Population of Pickens County?
Total Female Population of Pickens County is 65,330.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Pickens County?
There are 100.68 Males per 100 Females in Pickens County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Pickens County?
There are 99.32 Females per 100 Males in Pickens County.
What is the Median Population Age in Pickens County?
Median Population Age in Pickens County is 36.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Pickens County
Average Family Size in Pickens County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Pickens County
Average Household Size in Pickens County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Pickens County?
Per Capita income in Pickens County is $32,059.
What is the Median Family Income in Pickens County?
Median Family Income in Pickens County is $76,739.
What is the Median Household income in Pickens County?
Median Household Income in Pickens County is $57,628.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Pickens County?
Income or Wage Gap in Pickens County is 32.0%.
Women in Pickens County earn 68.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Pickens County?
Family Income Deficit in Pickens County is $7,975.
Families that are below poverty line in Pickens County earn $7,975 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Pickens County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Pickens County is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Pickens County?
There are 62,723 People in the Labor Forcein in Pickens County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Pickens County?
57.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Pickens County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Pickens County?
Unemployment Rate in Pickens County is 4.2%.