Pickens, Mississippi

Population Data for Pickens, MS:

Population – 3271
Male – 47.17 %
Female – 52.83 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 14.70 %
Hispanic – 0.95 %
African American – 84.47 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.15 %
Asian – 0.34 %

Geographic Data for Pickens, Mississippi:

Population Density – 24.38 per sq. mi
Elevation – 209 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Pickens:

In Elementary School – 527 (47.52 %)
In High School – 289 (26.06 %)
In College – 88 (7.94 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 124 (6.52 %)
Associate’s Degree – 87 (4.57 %)
Some College, No Degree – 377 (19.81 %)
High School Graduate – 583 (30.64 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 291 (15.29 %)

Employment and Household Data for Pickens, MS:

Percentage of People Employed – 45.08 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 8.68 %
Unemployment Level – 16.03 %

Median Household Income – $21,679.00
Average Household Size – 3.02

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 30.60 %
2 Vehicles – 24.86 %
3 or more Vehicles – 14.74 %

Average Cost to Rent in Pickens - $235 per month