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Pickens, MS
Town in Holmes County, Mississippi.
Population
969
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
759
ZIP codes
0
Pickens and its ZIP codes
Pickens at a glance
- Pickens is about 12 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $30,036, 47% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $83,400 (51% below Mississippi).
Local data for Pickens, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pickens, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$30,036
Poverty rate
34.5%
Median home value
$83,400
Homeownership
63.7%
Bachelor's or higher
14.0%
Median age
37.0
Average commute
32.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (9), Indian Americans (2).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Holmes County. PPP loans are for Pickens.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,669
2,959 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$40,609
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$134M
FY 2026, $7,862 per person
How people get to work
Pickens, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.7%
- Carpooled1.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.8%
Average one-way commute: 32.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pickens, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
381
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
26
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 35°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pickens, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
54.7%
U.S. 33.3% +21.4 pts
Diabetes
27.8%
U.S. 12.1% +15.7 pts
Smoking
25.4%
U.S. 12.8% +12.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.3%
U.S. 11.1% +5.2 pts
Cities near Pickens
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GoodmanTown | 6.2 mi | 0.8 |
| DurantCity | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| SallisTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| LexingtonCity | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| BentonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.6 |
| CantonCity | 21 mi | 21.3 |
| EdenVillage | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| WestTown | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| Yazoo CityCity | 25 mi | 10.1 |
| TchulaTown | 25 mi | 1.4 |
| RedwaterCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 10.5 |
| KosciuskoCity | 25 mi | 7.5 |
| GluckstadtCity | 26 mi | 8.8 |
| CarthageCity | 28 mi | 9.3 |
| BentoniaTown | 29 mi | 1.4 |
| Kearney ParkCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pickens, MS in?
- Pickens is in Holmes County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Pickens, MS?
- About 969 people live in Pickens, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pickens?
- Nearby places include Goodman (6.2 mi), Durant (15 mi), Sallis (15 mi), Lexington (16 mi), Benton (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023