Pickens County's 2026 population is estimated at 18,042, reflecting a -1.27% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Pickens County is the 50th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 19,749 and has grown -8.64% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.2 years
Female: 44.8 years
Male: 39.7 years
There are 15,137 adults, (3,723 of whom are seniors) in Pickens County.
Female: 9,275 (49.5%)
Male: 9,446 (50.5%)
The racial composition of Pickens County includes 55.92% White, 40.93% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,468 | 55.92% |
| Black or African American | 7,663 | 40.93% |
| Two or more races | 448 | 2.39% |
| Other race | 71 | 0.38% |
| Native American | 61 | 0.33% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.05% |
Pickens County 's average per capita income is $41,462. Household income levels show a median of $46,274. The poverty rate stands at 20%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $77,273 | - |
| Families | $63,551 | $82,805 |
| Households | $46,274 | $68,757 |
| Non Families | $29,875 | $46,326 |
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