Pickens is a town located in Holmes County Mississippi. Pickens has a 2024 population of 811. Pickens is currently declining at a rate of -3.11% annually and its population has decreased by -11.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 914 in 2020.
The average household income in Pickens is $41,381 with a poverty rate of 31.18%. The median age in Pickens is 34.9 years: 36.9 years for males, and 34.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pickens was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,176 | 95.22% |
| White | 56 | 4.53% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.24% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 432 | 2.86 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Married | 159 | 3.28 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Female | 158 | 3.77 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
| Non Family | 114 | 0 | 40.4 | 59.6 |
| Male | 1 | 5 | 100 | 0 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.86
Average Household Size
60.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 72 | 9.06% |
| Associates Degree | 99 | 12.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 105 | 13.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 28 | 3.52% |
| High School Graduate | 251 | 31.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 139 | 17.48% |
| Some College | 101 | 12.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 747 | 536 | 121 |
| White | 45 | 45 | 12 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $33,839 | $0 | $33,839 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $20,054 | $21,359 | $14,659 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,063 | $29,306 | $25,438 |
| Some College | $25,417 | $0 | $23,317 |
$27,063
Average Earnings
$29,306
Average Male
$25,438
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.75% of Pickens residents speak only English, while 0.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,070 | 352 | 32.9% |
31.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
39.15%
Male Poverty Rate
25.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pickens is Black, with 32.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pickens is Black, with 32.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 71.09% |
| High School | 30.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.04% |
| Some College | 6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 18.75% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $35,116 | $46,547 |
| Households | $31,107 | $41,381 |
| Married Families | $36,192 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,154 | $26,313 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.2%
Male Marriage Rate
30.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
43
Number of Veterans
11
Male Veterans
32
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 32 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 43 | 5.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.6%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.2%
Labor Force Participation
36.9%
Employment Rate
12.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
94.74%
Born in Pickens
99.76%
Native Born
0.24%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.24%
Naturalized
99.76% of Pickens residents were born in the United States, with 94.74% having been born in Mississippi. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 683 | -25 | -3.53% |
| 2028 | 708 | -26 | -3.54% |
| 2027 | 734 | -26 | -3.42% |
| 2026 | 760 | -25 | -3.18% |
| 2025 | 785 | -26 | -3.21% |
| 2024 | 811 | -26 | -3.11% |
| 2023 | 837 | -23 | -2.67% |
| 2022 | 860 | -30 | -3.37% |
| 2021 | 890 | -24 | -2.63% |
| 2020 | 914 | -83 | -8.32% |
| 2019 | 997 | -30 | -2.92% |
| 2018 | 1,027 | -13 | -1.25% |
| 2017 | 1,040 | -13 | -1.23% |
| 2016 | 1,053 | -25 | -2.32% |
| 2015 | 1,078 | -14 | -1.28% |
| 2014 | 1,092 | -20 | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 1,112 | -12 | -1.07% |
| 2012 | 1,124 | -11 | -0.97% |
| 2011 | 1,135 | -21 | -1.82% |
| 2010 | 1,156 | 0 | 0% |