Pickens County, AL
Living in Pickens County
Bikeability8
Walkability22
Commute23
Public Transit12
Affordability99
Public Safety89
Airports12
Hospitals51
Colleges16
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools31
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
20kPopulation+326 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black40%
Caucasian54%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate37%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
78%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector68%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office19%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$96kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$292Median Monthly Rent+$47 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home25%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity60%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas16%
Utility gas18%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Pickens County
United States45
Alabama48
Property Crime in Pickens County
United States48
Alabama52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 46 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Pickens County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding62
Tornado51
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Pickens County, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Pickens County, AL
Pickens Academy
3 miles, S
Victory Christian Academy
20 miles, NW
Annunciation Catholic School
22 miles, NW
Heritage Academy
24 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Pickens County, AL
Mississippi University for Women
23 miles, NW
Stillman College
30 miles, E
The University of Alabama
32 miles, E
Mississippi State University
41 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Pickens County, AL
Pickens County Medical Center
2 miles, S
Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle Inc
25 miles, NW
Noxubee General Critical Access Hosp
29 miles, SW
Fayette Medical Center
32 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Pickens County, AL
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
30 miles, W
Key Field
77 miles, SW
Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
120 miles, NE