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Pickens County School District
Pickens County School District is a unified school district in South Carolina with a community population of 134,629. The median household income is $61,064 and the median age is 36.2.
134,629
Population
271
People / sq mi
$61,064
Median Income
36.2
Median Age
Pickens County School District covers 497 sq mi of land at 270.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 53.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$61,064
Median Household Income
$34,724
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$231,900
Median Home Value
$972
Median Rent
70.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
87.8%
High School+
28.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pickens County School District serves a community with a population of 134,629 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in South Carolina.
The median household income in Pickens County School District is $61,064, with a per capita income of $34,724. The poverty rate is 9.2%.
Pickens County School District is 84.2% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 53.9% Asian, and 0.1% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Pickens County School District, 87.8% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Pickens County School District is $231,900, with a median rent of $972. The homeownership rate is 70.9%.
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Data for Pickens County School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4503330).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.