Pickens County, AL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Pickens County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,190 | 5,021,982 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 21.6 | 95.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.87% | 0.60% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.8 | 37.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 6,946 | 1,968,535 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Pickens County declined by 3.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 18,843 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Pickens County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Pickens County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,920 | $62,318 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.85% | 4.84% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.5% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Pickens County is about 25% lower than in Alabama.
Housing
| Metric | Pickens County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $280,555 | $158,589 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $600 | $962 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 75.4% | 69.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Pickens County is about 39.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $600 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Pickens County spend about 66 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 274 hours, about 11.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Pickens County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 32.9 | 22.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 65.7 | 44.1 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 274 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,489 | $5,691 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 5.0% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,742 | 8,636 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 328 | 1,193 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Alabama:
Pike County (16.0 min), Escambia County (17.5 min), Marion County (18.2 min).
Slowest:
Blount County (33.2 min), Pickens County (32.9 min), Lowndes County (32.3 min).
The average commute time in Pickens County is 33 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Alabama.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Pickens County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Pickens County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.0% | 24.9% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | 2.50 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Alabama:
Madison County (0.4), Shelby County (0.3), Lee County (0.3).
Lowest:
Bibb County (0.2), Barbour County (0.2), Wilcox County (0.2).
Health
Pickens County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Pickens County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.3 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 24.3% | 23.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.1% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Alabama:
Shelby County (0.8), Lee County (0.8), Baldwin County (0.8).
Lowest:
Greene County (0.7), Wilcox County (0.7), Perry County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pickens County, Alabama.
What is the population of Pickens County, Alabama?
The population of Pickens County, Alabama is 19,190, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Pickens County, Alabama?
The population density of Pickens County, Alabama is 21.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Pickens County, Alabama?
The median household income in Pickens County, Alabama is $46,920, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Pickens County, Alabama?
The median home price in Pickens County, Alabama is $280,555, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Pickens County, Alabama?
The unemployment rate in Pickens County, Alabama is 6.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.