Pickens, SC

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2024 Population

3,155

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

40.6

5.73% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

16.7%

0.188% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$55,000

6.04% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$204,100

3.92% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

1,440

8.27% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Pickens, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99% of the residents in Pickens, SC are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in Pickens, SC was $204,100, and the homeownership rate was 68%.

Most people in Pickens, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Pickens, SC was 1 car per household.

United States South Carolina Pickens County, SC Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC Pickens (East, Central, North) & Oconee (Northeast) Counties--Easley PUMA, SC

Population & Diversity

Pickens, SC is home to a population of 3.16k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.983% of Pickens, SC residents were born outside of the country (31 people).

In 2024, there were 6.94 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.26k people) in Pickens, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 326 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 218 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%

2024 Citizenship

98.1%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99% of Pickens, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Pickens, SC was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Pickens, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pickens, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.26k ± 303
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
326 ± 126
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
218 ± 200

6.66%

Hispanic Population

210 people

6.66% of the people in Pickens, SC are hispanic (210 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Pickens, SC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for South Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
65,146 ± 6,228 people
India
21,511 ± 3,594 people
Colombia
15,785 ± 3,080 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 65,146 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 21,511 and Colombia with 15,785.

Foreign-Born Population

0.983%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

31 people

1.92%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

65 people

As of 2024, 0.983% of Pickens, SC residents (31 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pickens, SC was 1.92%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Pickens, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
28 ± 34
Gulf War (1990s)
12 ± 30
Gulf War (2001-)
4 ± 21

Pickens, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.33 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Pickens, SC.

Health

88.7% of the population of Pickens, SC has health coverage, with 38.2% on employee plans, 25.7% on Medicaid, 9.98% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 0.368% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see 1,485 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,485 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1682 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 437 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 40% were men and 60% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.9% under 18 years, 14.7% between 18 and 34 years, 45.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 40% were men and 60% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.3%

Uninsured

38.2%

Employer Coverage

25.7%

Medicaid

9.98%

Medicare

14.5%

Non-Group

0.368%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pickens, SC grew by 11.7% from 10.1% to 11.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Pickens, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Pickens, SC employs 1.44k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Pickens, SC were Retail Trade (306 people), Educational Services (211 people), and Manufacturing (198 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($108,466), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($94,150), and Transportation & Warehousing ($71,083).

Employment

Occupations

1.44k

2024 Value

± 274

8.27%

1 Year growth

± 25.9%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Pickens, SC grew at a rate of 8.27%, from 1.33k employees to 1.44k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pickens, SC, are Management Occupations (246 people), Sales & Related Occupations (222 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (180 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pickens, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

1.44k

2024 Value

± 274

8.27%

1 Year growth

± 25.9%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Pickens, SC grew at a rate of 8.27%, from 1.33k employees to 1.44k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pickens, SC, are Retail Trade (306 people), Educational Services (211 people), and Manufacturing (198 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pickens, SC, though some of these residents may live in Pickens, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,875

Median earning men ± $8,650

$33,288

Median earning women ± $5,992

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($94,150), Manufacturing ($57,500), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($50,417).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($57,552), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,577), and Manufacturing ($33,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

Y-Axis

2.54%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.26M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.54% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 58.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.4%), followed by Other (0.595%).

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Pickens, SC. Showing the available data for South Carolina.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (40.4%)
Democratic Party
Other (0.595%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 58.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.4%), followed by Other (0.595%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 2, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Pickens, SC was $204,100 in 2024, which is 0.613 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $196,400 to $204,100, a 3.92% increase. The homeownership rate in Pickens, SC is 68%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Pickens, SC have an average commute time of 29.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pickens, SC is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$204,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$23,166

$903

Median Property Taxes

±$196

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Pickens, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Pickens, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68%

Homeownership

2024

64.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 68% of the housing units in Pickens, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Pickens, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,000

Median Household Income

± $18,294

1.33k

Number of Households

± 256

In 2024, the median household income of the 1.33k households in Pickens, SC declined from $55,000 from the previous year's value of $58,534.

The following chart displays the households in Pickens, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Pickens, SC is from South Carolina.

0.462

2024 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.464

2023 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2024, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.296% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (79.2%)
Carpooled (17.6%)
Worked At Home (1.85%)

In 2024, 79.2% of workers in Pickens, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (17.6%) and those who worked at home (1.85%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

29.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pickens, SC have a longer commute time (29.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.42% of the workforce in Pickens, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Pickens, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Pickens, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Pickens, SC have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pickens, SC (499 out of 2.99k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pickens, SC is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.