Pickens County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pickens County is located in Georgia with a total population of 34,197. It is the 55th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pickens County is 46.1 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pickens County is $75,293. This is about average than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 4% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.3%. This is 1% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $289,600. Housing costs are 6% higher than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pickens County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (92.1% vs 49.8%). The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 31.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

24.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.9%.