State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
730.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-3.22%
Growth Since 2010
-19.36%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Pickens, Mississippi Population 2021
933
Pickens is a city located in Holmes County Mississippi. With a 2020 population of 933, it is the 161st largest city in Mississippi and the 10594th largest city in the United States . Pickens is currently declining at a rate of -3.22% annually and its population has decreased by -19.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,157 in 2010. Pickens reached it's highest population of 1,156 in 2010. Spanning over 1 miles, Pickens has a population density of 731 people per square mile.
The average household income in Pickens is $34,185 with a poverty rate of 33.49%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $492 per month, and the median house value is $70,600. The median age in Pickens is 32.3 years, 27.8 years for males, and 34.2 years for females.
Pickens Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pickens was:
- Black or African American: 98.98%
- White: 1.02%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
The current population of Pickens, Mississippi is 933 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,026.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,157.
Pickens, Mississippi Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,072 | 98.98% |
| White | 11 | 1.02% |
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Pickens Population by Race
Pickens Population Pyramid $2021
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Pickens Population by Age
Pickens Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 392 | 2.76 | 61.5 |
| Female | 160 | 3.38 | 52.5 |
| Non Family | 128 | 1.05 | 53.9 |
| Married | 87 | 3.85 | 92 |
| Male | 17 | 4.35 | 47.1 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
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Pickens Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59 | 9.22% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 66 | 10.31% |
| High School Graduate | 235 | 36.72% |
| Some College | 73 | 11.41% |
| Associates Degree | 48 | 7.50% |
| Bachelors Degree | 137 | 21.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 22 | 3.44% |
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Pickens Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Pickens Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 629 | 504 | 159 |
| White | 11 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 25.28%.
Pickens Educational Attainment by Race
Pickens Earnings by Educational Attainment
Pickens Language by Age
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Pickens Language
100.00% of Pickens residents speak only English, while 0.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.00% of the population.
Pickens Language
33.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.54%
Male Poverty Rate
36.52%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Pickens
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pickens is Black, with 33.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pickens is Black, with 33.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 56.23%.
Pickens Poverty
Pickens Poverty Rate by Education
Pickens Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
23.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.1%
Male Marriage Rate
19.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Pickens Married by Age and Sex
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Pickens Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Pickens Marital Status by Race
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Pickens Marital Status
Pickens Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 38 | 5.34% |
| White | 6 | 54.55% |
Pickens Veterans by Race
Pickens Veterans by Education
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15.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
Pickens Veterans by Education
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50.5%
Labor Force Participation
45.2%
Employment Rate
10.6%
Unemployment Rate
Pickens Employment by Age
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Pickens Employment by Race
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Pickens Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Pickens residents were born in the United States, with 96.77% having been born in Mississippi. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Pickens Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 933 | -31 | -3.22% |
| 2020 | 964 | -31 | -3.12% |
| 2019 | 995 | -31 | -3.02% |
| 2018 | 1,026 | -14 | -1.35% |
| 2017 | 1,040 | -14 | -1.33% |
| 2016 | 1,054 | -24 | -2.23% |
| 2015 | 1,078 | -14 | -1.28% |
| 2014 | 1,092 | -20 | -1.80% |
| 2013 | 1,112 | -12 | -1.07% |
| 2012 | 1,124 | -12 | -1.06% |
| 2011 | 1,136 | -20 | -1.73% |
| 2010 | 1,156 | 0.00% |