Pickens County's 2026 population is estimated at 140,537, reflecting a 0.96% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Pickens County is the 13th largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 119,344 and has grown 17.76% since 2010.
Overall: 36.2 years
Female: 37.6 years
Male: 34 years
There are 109,608 adults, (23,326 of whom are seniors) in Pickens County.
Female: 67,401 (50.1%)
Male: 67,228 (49.9%)
The racial composition of Pickens County includes 84.2% White, 5.77% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 113,363 | 84.2% |
| Black or African American | 7,765 | 5.77% |
| Two or more races | 7,579 | 5.63% |
| Other race | 3,120 | 2.32% |
| Asian | 2,209 | 1.64% |
| Native American | 312 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 281 | 0.21% |
Pickens County 's average per capita income is $46,139. Household income levels show a median of $61,064. The poverty rate stands at 17.17%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $93,779 | $122,798 |
| Families | $82,277 | $109,583 |
| Households | $61,064 | $86,979 |
| Non Families | $32,133 | $47,697 |
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