Pickett County, TN
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Pickett County Overview
5,042
TOTAL POPULATION
2,510
MALE POPULATION
2,532
FEMALE POPULATION
99.13
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.88
FEMALES / 100 MALES
51.1
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,259
PER CAPITA INCOME
$56,722
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$44,317
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
21.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
78.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,798
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
42.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Pickett County Area Codes
Race in Pickett County
The most populous races in Pickett County are White / Caucasian (4,832 | 95.8%), Two or more Races (167 | 3.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (112 | 2.2%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| Black / African American | 14 | 0.3% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 112 | 2.2% |
| Native / Alaskan | 0 | 0.0% |
| White / Caucasian | 4,832 | 95.8% |
| Two or more Races | 167 | 3.3% |
| Some other Race | 29 | 0.6% |
| Total | 5,042 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Pickett County
The most populous ancestries reported in Pickett County are American (1,019 | 20.2%), English (495 | 9.8%), Irish (405 | 8.0%), German (257 | 5.1%), and Scottish (82 | 1.6%), together accounting for 44.8% of all Pickett County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| American | 1,019 | 20.2% |
| Canadian | 50 | 1.0% |
| Central American | 66 | 1.3% |
| Cherokee | 26 | 0.5% |
| Cuban | 11 | 0.2% |
| Dominican | 3 | 0.1% |
| English | 495 | 9.8% |
| European | 53 | 1.1% |
| French | 80 | 1.6% |
| German | 257 | 5.1% |
| Guatemalan | 66 | 1.3% |
| Irish | 405 | 8.0% |
| Italian | 78 | 1.5% |
| Lithuanian | 33 | 0.6% |
| Mexican | 25 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 42 | 0.8% |
| Polish | 5 | 0.1% |
| Scandinavian | 32 | 0.6% |
| Scotch-Irish | 25 | 0.5% |
| Scottish | 82 | 1.6% |
| South American | 4 | 0.1% |
| Swedish | 40 | 0.8% |
| Venezuelan | 4 | 0.1% |
| Welsh | 11 | 0.2% | View All 24 Rows |
Immigrants in Pickett County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Pickett County came from Latin America (36 | 0.7%), Central America (29 | 0.6%), Guatemala (29 | 0.6%), Canada (21 | 0.4%), and South America (7 | 0.1%), together accounting for 2.4% of all Pickett County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Canada | 21 | 0.4% |
| Central America | 29 | 0.6% |
| Ecuador | 3 | 0.1% |
| Guatemala | 29 | 0.6% |
| Latin America | 36 | 0.7% |
| South America | 7 | 0.1% |
| Venezuela | 4 | 0.1% | View All 7 Rows |
Sex and Age in Pickett County
Sex and Age in Pickett County
The most populous age groups in Pickett County are 70 to 74 Years (345 | 13.8%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (220 | 8.7%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 89 (3.5%) | 102 (4.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 204 (8.1%) | 206 (8.1%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 45 (1.8%) | 160 (6.3%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 140 (5.6%) | 28 (1.1%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 132 (5.3%) | 152 (6.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 99 (3.9%) | 100 (4.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 109 (4.3%) | 126 (5.0%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 157 (6.2%) | 90 (3.5%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 95 (3.8%) | 138 (5.4%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 165 (6.6%) | 139 (5.5%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 181 (7.2%) | 173 (6.8%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 222 (8.8%) | 210 (8.3%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 187 (7.4%) | 203 (8.0%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 72 (2.9%) | 220 (8.7%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 345 (13.8%) | 173 (6.8%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 148 (5.9%) | 161 (6.4%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 56 (2.2%) | 69 (2.7%) |
| 85 Years and over | 64 (2.5%) | 82 (3.2%) |
| Total | 2,510 (100.0%) | 2,532 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Pickett County
Median Family Size in Pickett County
The median family size in Pickett County is 2.90 persons per family, with single female/mother families (116 | 8.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.19 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (126 | 8.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.56 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 1,176 (82.9%) | 2.91 |
| Single Male/Father | 126 (8.9%) | 2.56 |
| Single Female/Mother | 116 (8.2%) | 3.19 |
| Total Families | 1,418 (100.0%) | 2.90 |
Median Household Size in Pickett County
The median household size in Pickett County is 2.25 persons per household, with single female/mother households (116 | 5.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.39 persons per household. non-family households (787 | 35.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.04 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 1,176 (53.3%) | 2.91 |
| Single Male/Father | 126 (5.7%) | 2.64 |
| Single Female/Mother | 116 (5.3%) | 3.39 |
| Non-family | 787 (35.7%) | 1.04 |
| Total Households | 2,205 (100.0%) | 2.25 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Pickett County
Out of a total of 2,205 households in Pickett County, 1,418 (64.3%) are family households, while 787 (35.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 930, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 761.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 761 (34.5%) |
| 2-Person Households | 930 (42.2%) | 26 (1.2%) |
| 3-Person Households | 284 (12.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 123 (5.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 62 (2.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 10 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 9 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,418 (64.3%) | 787 (35.7%) |
Female Fertility in Pickett County
Fertility by Age in Pickett County
Average fertility rate in Pickett County is 71.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years have the highest fertility rate with 321.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 72.7% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 9 (16.4%) | 321.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 40 (72.7%) | 106.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 6 (10.9%) | 16.0 |
| Total | 55 (100.0%) | 71.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Pickett County
74.5% of women with births (55) in Pickett 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 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (100.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 35 (87.5%) | 5 (12.5%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 41 (74.6%) | 14 (25.5%) |
Fertility by Education in Pickett County
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 3 (5.4%) | 21.0 |
| High School Diploma | 9 (16.4%) | 48.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 40 (72.7%) | 148.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 3 (5.4%) | 130.0 |
| Total | 55 (100.0%) | 71.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Pickett County
25.5% of women with births in Pickett County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 55.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 4 (44.4%) | 5 (55.6%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 31 (77.5%) | 9 (22.5%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 41 (74.6%) | 14 (25.5%) |
Income in Pickett County
Income Overview in Pickett County
Per Capita Income in Pickett County is $27,259, while median incomes of families and households are $56,722 and $44,317 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 5,042 | $27,259 |
| Median Family Income | 1,418 | $56,722 |
| Mean Family Income | 1,418 | $72,325 |
| Median Household Income | 2,205 | $44,317 |
| Mean Household Income | 2,205 | $57,684 |
| Income Deficit | 1,418 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 5,042 | 21.73% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 5,042 | 78.27¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 5,042 | 0.48 |
Earnings by Sex in Pickett County
Average Earnings in Pickett County are $31,667, $34,305 for men and $26,851 for women, a difference of 21.7%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 1,094 (55.5%) | $34,305 |
| Female | 876 (44.5%) | $26,851 |
| Total | 1,970 (100.0%) | $31,667 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Pickett County
The most common earnings brackets in Pickett County are $100,000+ for men (164 | 15.0%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (124 | 14.2%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 30 (2.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 48 (4.4%) | 62 (7.1%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 21 (1.9%) | 13 (1.5%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 20 (1.8%) | 28 (3.2%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 19 (1.7%) | 23 (2.6%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 43 (3.9%) | 64 (7.3%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 2 (0.2%) | 21 (2.4%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 43 (3.9%) | 76 (8.7%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 80 (7.3%) | 60 (6.9%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 18 (1.7%) | 34 (3.9%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 114 (10.4%) | 124 (14.2%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 146 (13.4%) | 83 (9.5%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 19 (1.7%) | 15 (1.7%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 53 (4.8%) | 5 (0.6%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 20 (1.8%) | 44 (5.0%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 6 (0.5%) | 61 (7.0%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 91 (8.3%) | 25 (2.9%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 144 (13.2%) | 32 (3.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13 (1.2%) | 96 (11.0%) |
| $100,000+ | 164 (15.0%) | 10 (1.1%) |
| Total | 1,094 (100.0%) | 876 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Pickett County
Average earnings in Pickett County are $41,620 for men and $28,856 for women, a difference of 30.7%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $72,989, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $20,771. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $57,813, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $16,719.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $20,771 | $23,958 |
| High School Diploma | $34,186 | $16,719 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $72,989 | $51,045 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,713 | $31,917 |
| Graduate Degree | - | - |
| Total | $41,620 | $28,856 |
Family Income in Pickett County
Family Income Brackets in Pickett County
According to the Pickett County family income data, there are 366 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.8% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 28 families (2.0%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 64 | 4.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 133 | 9.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 75 | 5.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 121 | 8.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 197 | 13.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 366 | 25.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 162 | 11.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 199 | 14.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 28 | 2.0% |
| $200,000+ | 72 | 5.1% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Pickett County
3-person families (279 | 19.7%) account for the highest median family income in Pickett County with $70,250 per family, while 2-person families (936 | 66.0%) have the highest median income of $26,419 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 936 (66.0%) | $52,838 |
| 3-Person Families | 279 (19.7%) | $70,250 |
| 4-Person Families | 134 (9.5%) | $51,613 |
| 5-Person Families | 50 (3.5%) | $0 |
| 6-Person Families | 10 (0.7%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 9 (0.6%) | $0 |
| Total | 1,418 (100.0%) | $56,722 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Pickett County
The median family income in Pickett County is $56,722, with families comprising 3+ earners (72) having the highest median family income of $121,974, while families with no earners (498) have the lowest median family income of $38,523, accounting for 5.1% and 35.1% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 498 (35.1%) | $38,523 |
| 1 Earner | 411 (29.0%) | $61,250 |
| 2 Earners | 437 (30.8%) | $73,750 |
| 3+ Earners | 72 (5.1%) | $121,974 |
| Total | 1,418 (100.0%) | $56,722 |
Household Income in Pickett County
Household Income Brackets in Pickett County
With 498 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Pickett County, accounting for 22.6% of all households. In contrast, only 29 households (1.3%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 196 | 8.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 311 | 14.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 238 | 10.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 165 | 7.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 284 | 12.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 498 | 22.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 190 | 8.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 201 | 9.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 29 | 1.3% |
| $200,000+ | 90 | 4.1% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Pickett County
The median household income in Pickett County is $44,317, with the highest median household income of $59,408 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 367 households (16.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $28,750, with 72 households (3.3%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 72 (3.3%) | $28,750 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 367 (16.6%) | $59,408 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 890 (40.4%) | $43,784 |
| 65+ Years | 876 (39.7%) | $35,500 |
| Total | 2,205 (100.0%) | $44,317 |
Poverty in Pickett County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Pickett County
With 20.5% poverty level for males and 21.5% for females among the residents of Pickett County, 15 year old males and 55 to 64 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 31 males (100.0%) and 161 females (39.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 6 (6.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 Years | 11 (42.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 125 (68.7%) | 57 (26.4%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (8.2%) |
| 15 Years | 31 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 18 (30.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 10 (5.5%) | 10 (5.7%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 10 (4.9%) | 23 (10.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 54 (22.0%) | 65 (28.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 64 (19.2%) | 109 (34.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 143 (35.9%) | 161 (39.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 10 (2.5%) | 64 (16.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 20 (7.8%) | 45 (14.9%) |
| Total | 502 (20.5%) | 541 (21.5%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Pickett County
According to the poverty statistics in Pickett County, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 83 (93.3%) | 102 (100.0%) |
| 5 Years | 15 (57.7%) | 65 (100.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 57 (31.3%) | 159 (73.6%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 41 (100.0%) | 78 (91.8%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 41 (69.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 172 (94.5%) | 166 (94.3%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 193 (95.1%) | 203 (89.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 191 (78.0%) | 163 (71.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 269 (80.8%) | 203 (65.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 255 (64.1%) | 252 (61.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 393 (97.5%) | 329 (83.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 236 (92.2%) | 256 (85.1%) |
| Total | 1,946 (79.5%) | 1,980 (78.5%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Pickett County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Pickett County show that 12.3% or 145 of the total 1,176 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 38.2%, comprising of 13 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 754 (85.4%) | 129 (14.6%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 248 (98.8%) | 3 (1.2%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 21 (61.8%) | 13 (38.2%) |
| 5 or more Children | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,031 (87.7%) | 145 (12.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Pickett County
According to the poverty data in Pickett County, 23.0% or 29 single-father households and 47.4% or 55 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 2 households (40.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 55 households (67.9%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 27 (24.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 55 (67.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 2 (40.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 29 (23.0%) | 55 (47.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Pickett County
The poverty data for Pickett County shows that 145 of the married-couple family households (12.3%) and 84 of the single-parent households (34.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 households (38.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 55 household (60.4%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 129 (14.6%) | 27 (18.6%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 3 (1.2%) | 55 (60.4%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 13 (38.2%) | 2 (33.3%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 145 (12.3%) | 84 (34.7%) |
Employment Characteristics in Pickett County
Employment by Class of Employer in Pickett County
Among the 1,692 employed individuals in Pickett County, private company employees (1,063 | 62.8%), local government employees (185 | 10.9%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (157 | 9.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 1,063 | 62.8% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 8 | 0.5% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 157 | 9.3% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 93 | 5.5% |
| Local Government Employees | 185 | 10.9% |
| State Government Employees | 124 | 7.3% |
| Federal Government Employees | 46 | 2.7% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 16 | 0.9% |
| Total | 1,692 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Pickett County
According to the labor force statistics for Pickett County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,201), 42.8% or 1,798 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.5% or 81 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 97.5% or 194 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 33.3% or 3 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 9 (6.8%) | 3 (33.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 181 (63.7%) | 12 (6.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 194 (97.5%) | 2 (1.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 219 (93.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 263 (54.8%) | 24 (9.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 468 (71.1%) | 40 (8.5%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 189 (43.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 112 (28.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 144 (17.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 20 (3.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,798 (42.8%) | 81 (4.5%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Pickett County
According to labor force statistics for Pickett County, 60.4% of individuals (1,446) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,394) are in the labor force, with 4.6% or 67 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 79.1% or 511 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 21.0% or 30 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 143 (32.8%) | 92 (21.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 450 (54.0%) | 23 (2.7%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 511 (79.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 341 (71.3%) | 33 (7.0%) |
| Total | 1,446 (60.4%) | 110 (4.6%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Pickett County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Pickett County are Management (222 | 13.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (196 | 11.4%), Community & Social Service (176 | 10.3%), Health Technologists (100 | 5.8%), and Business & Financial (96 | 5.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Pickett County, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (89.6%), Education Instruction & Library (52.7%), and Legal Services & Support (50.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (86.1%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (80.6%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 199 (89.6%) | 23 (10.4%) |
| Business & Financial | 0 (0.0%) | 96 (100.0%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 62 (35.2%) | 114 (64.8%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 11 (13.9%) | 68 (86.1%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 3 (50.0%) | 3 (50.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 48 (52.7%) | 43 (47.2%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 38 (19.4%) | 158 (80.6%) |
| Health Technologists | 20 (20.0%) | 80 (80.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 299 (43.3%) | 391 (56.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 956 (55.8%) | 758 (44.2%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Pickett County are Cleaning & Maintenance (114 | 6.7%), Healthcare Support (104 | 6.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (64 | 3.7%), Security & Protection (10 | 0.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (10 | 0.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Pickett County, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (86.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (90.6%), and Healthcare Support (89.4%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 11 (10.6%) | 93 (89.4%) |
| Security & Protection | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 6 (9.4%) | 58 (90.6%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 99 (86.8%) | 15 (13.2%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 126 (42.0%) | 174 (58.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 956 (55.8%) | 758 (44.2%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Pickett County are Office & Administration (135 | 7.9%), and Sales & Related (103 | 6.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 60 (58.3%) | 43 (41.7%) |
| Office & Administration | 49 (36.3%) | 86 (63.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 109 (45.8%) | 129 (54.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 956 (55.8%) | 758 (44.2%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Pickett County are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (163 | 9.5%), Construction & Extraction (41 | 2.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (3 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 41 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 163 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 207 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 956 (55.8%) | 758 (44.2%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Pickett County are Production (152 | 8.9%), Transportation (113 | 6.6%), and Material Moving (14 | 0.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 109 (71.7%) | 43 (28.3%) |
| Transportation | 100 (88.5%) | 13 (11.5%) |
| Material Moving | 6 (42.9%) | 8 (57.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 215 (77.1%) | 64 (22.9%) |
| Total (Overall) | 956 (55.8%) | 758 (44.2%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Pickett County
Employment Industries in Pickett County
The major employment industries in Pickett County include Health Care & Social Assistance (345 | 20.1%), Manufacturing (325 | 19.0%), Construction (151 | 8.8%), Educational Services (149 | 8.7%), and Transportation & Warehousing (119 | 6.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Pickett County
The Pickett County industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Construction (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (87.3%), and Educational Services (74.5%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 151 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Manufacturing | 268 (82.5%) | 57 (17.5%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Retail Trade | 40 (34.8%) | 75 (65.2%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 95 (79.8%) | 24 (20.2%) |
| Utilities | 24 (82.8%) | 5 (17.2%) |
| Information | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 18 (58.1%) | 13 (41.9%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 32 (54.2%) | 27 (45.8%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 54 (83.1%) | 11 (16.9%) |
| Educational Services | 38 (25.5%) | 111 (74.5%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 44 (12.8%) | 301 (87.3%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 59 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 25 (39.1%) | 39 (60.9%) |
| Public Administration | 12 (36.4%) | 21 (63.6%) |
| Total | 956 (55.8%) | 758 (44.2%) |
Education in Pickett County
School Enrollment in Pickett County
The most common levels of schooling among the 727 students in Pickett County are elementary school (273 | 37.6%), middle school (234 | 32.2%), and high school (104 | 14.3%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 48 | 6.6% |
| Kindergarten | 14 | 1.9% |
| Elementary School | 273 | 37.6% |
| Middle School | 234 | 32.2% |
| High School | 104 | 14.3% |
| College / Undergraduate | 29 | 4.0% |
| Graduate / Professional | 25 | 3.4% |
| Total | 727 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Pickett County
Out of a total of 727 students who are enrolled in schools in Pickett County, 277 (38.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 450 (61.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 50 (57.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 27 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 27 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 177 (52.1%) | 163 (47.9%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 151 (73.7%) | 54 (26.3%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 37 (42.5%) | 50 (57.5%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 31 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 27 (73.0%) | 10 (27.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 450 (61.9%) | 277 (38.1%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Pickett County
Business (249 | 32.1%), education (116 | 14.9%), bio, nature & agricultural (73 | 9.4%), engineering (71 | 9.1%), and social sciences (69 | 8.9%) are the most common fields of study among 776 individuals in Pickett County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 73 | 9.4% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 41 | 5.3% |
| Psychology | 3 | 0.4% |
| Social Sciences | 69 | 8.9% |
| Engineering | 71 | 9.1% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 14 | 1.8% |
| Science & Technology | 44 | 5.7% |
| Business | 249 | 32.1% |
| Education | 116 | 14.9% |
| Literature & Languages | 22 | 2.8% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 55 | 7.1% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 0 | 0.0% |
| Communications | 18 | 2.3% |
| Arts & Humanities | 1 | 0.1% |
| Total | 776 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Pickett County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Pickett County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Pickett County are males with 3 vehicles (370, accounting for 39.3%) and females with 3 vehicles (305, making up 49.3%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 23 (2.4%) | 34 (4.5%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 192 (20.4%) | 73 (9.7%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 186 (19.8%) | 218 (29.1%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 370 (39.3%) | 305 (40.7%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 49 (5.2%) | 39 (5.2%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 122 (13.0%) | 81 (10.8%) |
| Total | 942 (100.0%) | 750 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Pickett County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Pickett County are 30 to 34 minutes (397 commuters, 25.1%), 5 to 9 minutes (216 commuters, 13.7%), and 10 to 14 minutes (171 commuters, 10.8%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 59 | 3.7% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 216 | 13.7% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 171 | 10.8% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 129 | 8.2% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 154 | 9.7% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 48 | 3.0% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 397 | 25.1% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 32 | 2.0% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 51 | 3.2% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 151 | 9.5% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 154 | 9.7% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 20 | 1.3% |
Commute Time by Sex in Pickett County
The most common commute times in Pickett County are 30 to 34 minutes (208 commuters, 22.2%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (189 commuters, 29.3%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 27 (2.9%) | 32 (5.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 79 (8.4%) | 137 (21.3%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 131 (14.0%) | 40 (6.2%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 74 (7.9%) | 55 (8.5%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 103 (11.0%) | 51 (7.9%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 20 (2.1%) | 28 (4.3%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 208 (22.2%) | 189 (29.3%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 11 (1.2%) | 21 (3.3%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 45 (4.8%) | 6 (0.9%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 69 (7.4%) | 82 (12.7%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 151 (16.1%) | 3 (0.5%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 20 (2.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Pickett County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Pickett County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (146, 15.6%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (229, 35.6%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 94 (10.0%) | 65 (10.1%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 64 (6.8%) | 10 (1.5%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 143 (15.2%) | 2 (0.3%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 120 (12.8%) | 78 (12.1%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 134 (14.3%) | 30 (4.7%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 146 (15.6%) | 52 (8.1%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 27 (2.9%) | 229 (35.6%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 132 (14.1%) | 84 (13.0%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 4 (0.4%) | 11 (1.7%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 11 (1.2%) | 1 (0.2%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (1.5%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (0.3%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 8 (0.9%) | 27 (4.2%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 55 (5.9%) | 43 (6.7%) |
| Total | 938 (100.0%) | 644 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Pickett County
Occupancy by Ownership in Pickett County
Of the total 2,205 dwellings in Pickett County, owner-occupied units account for 1,801 (81.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 404 (18.3%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 1,801 | 81.7% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 404 | 18.3% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 2,205 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Pickett County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 761 | 34.5% |
| 2-Person Household | 956 | 43.4% |
| 3-Person Household | 284 | 12.9% |
| 4+ Person Household | 204 | 9.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,205 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Pickett County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 546 (71.8%) | 215 (28.2%) |
| 2-Person Household | 838 (87.7%) | 118 (12.3%) |
| 3-Person Household | 261 (91.9%) | 23 (8.1%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 156 (76.5%) | 48 (23.5%) |
| Total Housing Units | 1,801 (81.7%) | 404 (18.3%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Pickett County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 269 (69.2%) | 120 (30.8%) |
| High School Diploma | 576 (84.3%) | 107 (15.7%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 609 (85.2%) | 106 (14.8%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 347 (83.0%) | 71 (17.0%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Pickett County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 284 | 12.9% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 155 | 7.0% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 384 | 17.4% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 506 | 23.0% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 530 | 24.0% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 288 | 13.1% |
| 85 Years and Over | 58 | 2.6% |
| Total | 2,205 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Pickett County
Median Income by Occupancy in Pickett County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 1,801 (81.7%) | $49,063 |
| Renter-Occupied | 404 (18.3%) | $24,038 |
| Average | 2,205 (100.0%) | $44,317 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Pickett County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 89 (4.9%) | 73 (18.1%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 29 (1.6%) | 5 (1.2%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 223 (12.4%) | 88 (21.8%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 129 (7.2%) | 7 (1.7%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 69 (3.8%) | 34 (8.4%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 137 (7.6%) | 29 (7.2%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 247 (13.7%) | 38 (9.4%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 379 (21.0%) | 119 (29.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 179 (9.9%) | 11 (2.7%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 201 (11.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $150,000 or more | 119 (6.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,801 (100.0%) | 404 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Pickett County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 499 (27.7%) | 97 (24.0%) |
| $300 to $499 | 414 (23.0%) | 21 (5.2%) |
| $500 to $799 | 415 (23.0%) | 122 (30.2%) |
| $800 to $999 | 92 (5.1%) | 99 (24.5%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 286 (15.9%) | 4 (1.0%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 90 (5.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 2 (0.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 3 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,801 (100.0%) | 404 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Pickett County
Housing Structures in Pickett County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,616 | 73.3% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 12 | 0.5% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 21 | 0.9% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 81 | 3.7% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 14 | 0.6% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 461 | 20.9% |
| Total | 2,205 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Pickett County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,415 (87.6%) | 201 (12.4%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 21 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 81 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 386 (83.7%) | 75 (16.3%) |
| Total | 1,801 (81.7%) | 404 (18.3%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Pickett County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 44 (2.4%) | 50 (12.4%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 686 (38.1%) | 212 (52.5%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 734 (40.8%) | 134 (33.2%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 337 (18.7%) | 8 (2.0%) |
| Total | 1,801 (100.0%) | 404 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Pickett County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 4 (0.2%) | 6 (1.5%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 489 (27.2%) | 91 (22.5%) |
| Electricity | 1,248 (69.3%) | 299 (74.0%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 7 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 46 (2.5%) | 8 (2.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 7 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,801 (100.0%) | 404 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Pickett County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 79 (4.4%) | 102 (25.3%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 440 (24.4%) | 214 (53.0%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 494 (27.4%) | 86 (21.3%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 788 (43.8%) | 2 (0.5%) |
| Total | 1,801 (100.0%) | 404 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Pickett County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Pickett County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 1,215 | 586 |
| Median Property Value | $152,000 | $141,900 |
| Median Household Income | $42,050 | $32 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $344 | $0 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $561 | $24 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Pickett County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 226 (18.6%) | 91 (15.5%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 156 (12.8%) | 76 (13.0%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 526 (43.3%) | 363 (62.0%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 194 (16.0%) | 56 (9.6%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 11 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 10 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 92 (7.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,215 (100.0%) | 586 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Pickett County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 76 (6.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 327 (26.9%) | 42 (7.2%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 124 (10.2%) | 94 (16.0%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 127 (10.4%) | 13 (2.2%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 308 (25.4%) | 120 (20.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 117 (9.6%) | 71 (12.1%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 49 (4.0%) | 62 (10.6%) |
| $150,000 or more | 87 (7.2%) | 152 (25.9%) |
| Total | 1,215 (100.0%) | 586 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Pickett County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 410 (33.7%) | 59,231 (10,107.7%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 122 (10.0%) | 218 (37.2%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 114 (9.4%) | 126 (21.5%) |
| 4.0x or more | 501 (41.2%) | 102 (17.4%) |
| Total | 1,215 (100.0%) | 586 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Pickett County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 802 (66.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 287 (23.6%) | 303 (51.7%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 84 (6.9%) | 198 (33.8%) |
| Total | 1,215 (100.0%) | 586 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Pickett County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pickett County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 279 (98.9%) | 3 (1.1%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 623 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 332 (89.7%) | 38 (10.3%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 367 (89.9%) | 41 (10.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 345 (72.9%) | 128 (27.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 503 (78.0%) | 142 (22.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 745 (91.9%) | 66 (8.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 796 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 557 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 4,547 (91.6%) | 418 (8.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Pickett County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 279 (98.9%) | 3 (1.1%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 623 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 332 (89.7%) | 38 (10.3%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Pickett County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 969 (83.4%) | 193 (16.6%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 1,009 (90.5%) | 106 (9.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,254 (98.7%) | 17 (1.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 499 (96.3%) | 19 (3.7%) |
| $100,000 and over | 816 (90.8%) | 83 (9.2%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pickett County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 119 (42.2%) | 161 (57.1%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 468 (75.1%) | 159 (25.5%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 113 (30.5%) | 273 (73.8%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 27 (6.6%) | 340 (83.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 150 (31.7%) | 197 (41.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 95 (14.7%) | 417 (64.6%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 250 (30.8%) | 544 (67.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 796 (100.0%) | 515 (64.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 557 (100.0%) | 354 (63.5%) |
| Total | 2,575 (51.9%) | 2,960 (59.6%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Pickett County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 91 (26.8%) | 108 (29.2%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 35 (9.2%) | 36 (9.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 239 (24.5%) | 304 (31.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 138 (34.2%) | 139 (35.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 116 (45.3%) | 121 (40.2%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Pickett County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 95 (9.7%) | 38 (4.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 93 (23.1%) | 22 (5.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 93 (36.3%) | 22 (7.3%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 21 (5.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 79 (8.1%) | 79 (8.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (4.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 22 (8.6%) | 73 (24.2%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 91 (26.8%) | 87 (23.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 34 (8.9%) | 36 (9.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 84 (8.6%) | 73 (7.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 33 (8.2%) | 28 (7.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 22 (8.6%) | 23 (7.6%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 29 (7.8%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 1 (0.3%) | 36 (9.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 147 (15.1%) | 166 (17.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 38 (9.4%) | 139 (35.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 77 (30.1%) | 59 (19.6%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 29 (7.8%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 3 (0.8%) | 36 (9.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 31 (3.2%) | 80 (8.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (0.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 24 (9.4%) | 18 (6.0%) |
Technology Access in Pickett County
Computing Device Access in Pickett County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 1,415 | 64.2% |
| Smartphone | 1,520 | 68.9% |
| Tablet | 1,058 | 48.0% |
| No Computing Device | 381 | 17.3% |
| Total | 2,205 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Pickett County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 47 | 2.1% |
| Broadband Home | 1,323 | 60.0% |
| Cellular Data Only | 178 | 8.1% |
| Satellite Internet | 105 | 4.8% |
| No Internet | 596 | 27.0% |
| Total | 2,205 | 100.0% |
Pickett County Summary
Pickett County is located in the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee, and is bordered by Clay, Fentress, Overton, and Scott Counties. The county seat is Byrdstown, and the county was named after George Pickett, a Confederate general in the Civil War. The county has a total area of 246 square miles, and a population of 5,077 as of the 2010 census.
Geography
Pickett County is located in the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee, and is bordered by Clay, Fentress, Overton, and Scott Counties. The county is located in the Appalachian Mountains, and is characterized by rolling hills and valleys. The highest point in the county is located at the summit of Big Mountain, which has an elevation of 1,890 feet. The county is drained by the Obey River, which flows through the county from north to south.
Climate
Pickett County has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 57 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average annual precipitation is around 45 inches.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Pickett County had a population of 5,077. The racial makeup of the county was 97.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
Economy
The economy of Pickett County is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The county is home to several large farms, and the main crops grown in the county are corn, soybeans, and hay. The county is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Pickett State Park, the Obey River, and the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.
History
Pickett County was formed in 1879 from parts of Clay, Fentress, Overton, and Scott Counties. The county was named after George Pickett, a Confederate general in the Civil War. The county seat was originally located in Jamestown, but was moved to Byrdstown in 1882.
In the early 20th century, Pickett County was home to several coal mines, and the county was a major producer of coal until the 1950s. The county also had several timber mills, and the timber industry was a major source of income for the county until the 1970s.
Today, Pickett County is a rural county with a largely agricultural economy. The county is home to several tourist attractions, and is a popular destination for outdoor recreation.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Pickett County?
Total Population of Pickett County is 5,042.
What is the Total Male Population of Pickett County?
Total Male Population of Pickett County is 2,510.
What is the Total Female Population of Pickett County?
Total Female Population of Pickett County is 2,532.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Pickett County?
There are 99.13 Males per 100 Females in Pickett County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Pickett County?
There are 100.88 Females per 100 Males in Pickett County.
What is the Median Population Age in Pickett County?
Median Population Age in Pickett County is 51.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Pickett County
Average Family Size in Pickett County is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Pickett County
Average Household Size in Pickett County is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Pickett County?
Per Capita income in Pickett County is $27,259.
What is the Median Family Income in Pickett County?
Median Family Income in Pickett County is $56,722.
What is the Median Household income in Pickett County?
Median Household Income in Pickett County is $44,317.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Pickett County?
Income or Wage Gap in Pickett County is 21.7%.
Women in Pickett County earn 78.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Pickett County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Pickett County is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Pickett County?
There are 1,798 People in the Labor Forcein in Pickett County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Pickett County?
42.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Pickett County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Pickett County?
Unemployment Rate in Pickett County is 4.5%.