Pickens County's estimated 2026 population is 18,042 with a growth rate of -1.27% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Pickens County is the 50th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 19,749 and has seen a growth of -8.64% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Pickens County includes 58.2% White, 39.27% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (58.2%)
Black or African American (39.27%)
Two or more races (1.57%)
Other race (0.65%)
Native American (0.25%)
Asian (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,967 | 58.2% |
| Black or African American | 7,400 | 39.27% |
| Two or more races | 296 | 1.57% |
| Other race | 122 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 48 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Pickens County's average per capita income is $40,218. Household income levels show a median of $47,014. The poverty rate stands at 22.57%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $75,671 | - |
| Families | $61,582 | $78,903 |
| Households | $47,014 | $66,646 |
| Non Families | $28,308 | $44,252 |
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