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Pickens, SC
City in Pickens County, South Carolina.
Population
3,155
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,031
ZIP codes
0
Pickens and its ZIP codes
Pickens at a glance
- Pickens is about 5.9 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,000 a year, 21% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $204,100 (21% below South Carolina) and median rent is $828 a month.
Local data for Pickens, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pickens, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,000
Poverty rate
16.7%
Median home value
$204,100
Median rent
$828/mo
Homeownership
68.0%
Bachelor's or higher
19.8%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
29.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (486), German Americans (257), Puerto Ricans (97).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pickens County. PPP loans are for Pickens.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,781
40,585 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,091
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$960M
FY 2026, $7,303 per person
How people get to work
Pickens, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled17.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home1.9%
Average one-way commute: 29.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pickens, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
483
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
128
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 30°F
56.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pickens, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
Cities near Pickens
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArialCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 4.6 |
| LibertyCity | 6.7 mi | 4.9 |
| Six MileTown | 8.4 mi | 2 |
| NorrisTown | 8.9 mi | 1.9 |
| CateecheeCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.5 |
| DacusvilleCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 2.2 |
| EasleyCity | 9.2 mi | 13.2 |
| CentralTown | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| Keowee KeyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.5 |
| BereaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7.7 |
| PowdersvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 13.8 |
| WelcomeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.6 |
| ClemsonCity | 15 mi | 7.9 |
| SalemTown | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| ParkerCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.8 |
| Travelers RestCity | 15 mi | 6.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pickens, SC in?
- Pickens is in Pickens County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Pickens, SC?
- About 3,155 people live in Pickens, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pickens?
- Nearby places include Arial (4.7 mi), Liberty (6.7 mi), Six Mile (8.4 mi), Norris (8.9 mi), Cateechee (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023