Pickett County Population

1890–2026

5,292

2026 projection

5.8% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Pickett County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20265,292+731.40%
20255,219+731.42%
20245,146+170.33%
20235,129+230.45%
20225,106+330.65%
20215,073+711.42%
20205,002-661.30%
20195,068+180.36%
20185,050-190.37%
20175,069-240.47%

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Pickett County Demographics

51.6median age

Median age

Female54.2 yrs
Male49.5 yrs

Adults

4,201
1,421 seniors (65+) · 34% of adults2,780 other adults

Sex

Female 48.4% · 2,456Male 51.6% · 2,623

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 51 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Pickett County Income

$49,030median household income

Median household income

$49,030

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$35,469

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

23.9%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Pickett County Marital Status

57% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married57%59%55%
Never married19%24%14%
Divorced13%12%14%
Widowed10%4%17%
Separated<1%<1%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201