Pickett County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Pickett County, Tennessee has a population of 5,079, the 95th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $49,030 and the median home value is $178,500. The poverty rate is 23.9%.

Pickett County Quick Facts

Population 5,079

Median Household Income $49,03090% MOE ±$5,197

Median Home Value $178,50090% MOE ±$25,053

Poverty Rate 23.9%90% MOE ±5.8 pts

Unemployment Rate 6.8%90% MOE ±3.8 pts

Median Age 51.6 years90% MOE ±0.7 years

Homeownership Rate 83.4%90% MOE ±2.9 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.9%90% MOE ±4.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 85.5%

Cities/Places 1

Population 5,079 95th of 95

Median Income $49,030 30% lower than state

Poverty Rate 23.9%

Unemployment 6.8%

How Pickett County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	5,079	5,079	+0.0%
Median household income	$48,679	$49,030	No clear change (+0.7%)
Median home value¹	$177,714	$178,500	No clear change (+0.4%)
Median gross rent	$662	$564	No clear change (-14.8%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Pickett

$49,030

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Pickett

$178,500

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 28.1%

$25K-$50K 23.0%

$50K-$100K 29.8%

$100K+ 19.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

10.6%

$10K-$15K

7.3%

$15K-$20K

5.2%

$20K-$25K

5.0%

$25K-$30K

6.5%

$30K-$35K

4.0%

$35K-$40K

1.3%

$40K-$45K

5.4%

$45K-$50K

5.8%

$50K-$60K

9.0%

$60K-$75K

9.6%

$75K-$100K

11.3%

$100K-$125K

6.1%

$125K-$150K

6.1%

$150K-$200K

5.8%

$200K+

1.1%

Employment

6.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

47.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 83.4%

Renter 16.6%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $564/mo 13.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.3%

18-34

14.0%

35-54

23.7%

55-74

32.9%

75+

12.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Pickett County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Byrdstown	1,141	$27,000	24.1%	$163,400

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Population Overview

Pickett County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 5,079. It is the 95th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pickett County is 51.6 years. This is 33% higher than the state median of 38.9 years. 12.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pickett County is $49,030. This is 30% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.9%. This is 74% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.8%. This is 44% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $178,500. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 83.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pickett County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.1%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 7.4%.

Education

18.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Pickett County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Tennessee and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Pickett County, Tennessee?

Pickett County has a population of 5,079, making it the 95th most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Pickett County?

The median household income in Pickett County is $49,030 with a poverty rate of 23.9%.

How many cities are in Pickett County, Tennessee?

Pickett County contains 1 Census-designated place.