Pickens County, Georgia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 55th-largest in Georgia

The population of Pickens County, Georgia is 34,197 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 55th-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $75,293, the median home value is $289,600, and the median age is 46.1.

The population of Pickens County has grown 24.3% since 2010 (29,434 → 36,580), a +1.56% annualized rate.

Pickens County within Georgia · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

34,197

Population

+1.56%

Annual growth

147

People / sq mi

$75,293

Median Income

$289,600

Median Home Value

Pickens County covers 232 sq mi of land at 147.4 people per square mile.

About Pickens County, GA

Remote work is unusually prominent in Pickens County: 16.0% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. With 34,197 residents, Pickens County is a county in Georgia.

Households take in a median $75,293, comfortably near the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 9.1%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $289,600, with typical rent around $1,079.

24.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. An unusually large 16.0% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.

The remote-work concentration is telling in Pickens County — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.

Pickens County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Pickens County had a population of 29,434 in 2010 and 36,580 in 2024, a 24.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 36,580 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.57%.

Pickens County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

36,580

Population (2024)

29,434

Population (2010)

36,580

Peak (2024)

1.57%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	29,434	-	-	estimate
2011	29,390	-44	-0.15%	estimate
2012	29,258	-132	-0.45%	estimate
2013	29,389	+131	+0.45%	estimate
2014	29,807	+418	+1.42%	estimate
2015	30,139	+332	+1.11%	estimate
2016	30,654	+515	+1.71%	estimate
2017	31,542	+888	+2.90%	estimate
2018	32,039	+497	+1.58%	estimate
2019	32,648	+609	+1.90%	estimate
2020	33,347	+699	+2.14%	estimate
2021	34,035	+688	+2.06%	estimate
2022	34,817	+782	+2.30%	estimate
2023	35,975	+1,158	+3.33%	estimate
2024	36,580	+605	+1.68%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	93.1%
Black or African American	0.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.2%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

46.1

Median Age

50.4%

Female

49.6%

Male

22.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.0%

5–9

4.3%

10–14

6.1%

15–19

5.5%

20–24

5.0%

25–34

11.7%

35–44

11.1%

45–54

12.9%

55–59

7.1%

60–64

8.9%

65–74

14.1%

75–84

7.0%

85+

1.3%

Children (under 15): 15.4% · Seniors (65+): 22.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$75,293+$629 vs state
Mean household income	$94,217
Per-capita income	$38,359
Poverty rate	9.1%-0.8% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.2%
Employment-to-population	55.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

20.2%

Manufacturing

14.5%

Finance & real estate

9.9%

Construction

9.8%

Information

8.4%

Education & health care

6.7%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.1%

Retail trade

4.3%

The largest employment sector in Pickens County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.2% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

0.5%

Carpool

73.1%

Public transit

16.0%

Work from home

31.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$289,600+$16,700 vs state

Median home value

$1,079

Median rent

77.9%

Homeownership rate

15,245

Total housing units

85.6%

Occupied

14.4%

Vacant

22.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

87.6%

With health insurance

95.4%

With broadband internet

32.8%

Foreign-born

8.0%

Veterans (18+)

19.3%

With a disability

96.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

89.9%

High School+

24.9%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pickens County, Georgia has a population of 34,197 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 55th-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 147 people per square mile.

The population of Pickens County has grown 24.3% since 2010 (29,434 → 36,580), a +1.56% annualized rate.

The median household income in Pickens County, Georgia is $75,293, with mean (average) household income of $94,217 and per-capita income of $38,359. 9.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Pickens County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (93.1%), Hispanic or Latino (2.2%), Black or African American (0.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Pickens County, Georgia is 46.1 years. Residents are 50.4% female and 49.6% male.

The median home value in Pickens County is $289,600 and median monthly rent is $1,079. 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 15,245 total housing units, 14.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Pickens County, Georgia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

Atlanta is among the largest cities associated with Pickens County, Georgia, with a population of 499,287.