2023 ACS Census Data · Population 34,197
Pickens County is a small county in Georgia with a population of 34,197. The median household income is $75,293, 16% above the national average. The poverty rate is 13.3%, median home value is $289,600, and 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
34,197
2023 estimate
Rank #1360 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$75,293
Household
Rank #699 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$289,600
Owner-occupied
Rank #530 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
24.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #1174 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
3.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.5%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
24% above Georgia avg·16% above national avg
Poverty Rate
23% above Georgia avg·11% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
5% above Georgia avg·1% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$38,359
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
13.3%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
58.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
60% above Georgia avg·38% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
16% above Georgia avg·16% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
11% above Georgia avg·7% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
11% above Georgia avg·4% above national avg
Housing Units
15,245
Households
13,054
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,570
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
91.7%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
31 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
19% above Georgia avg·3% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
5% above Georgia avg·2% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
14.2%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
15.9%
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