Pickens Town, South Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 3012 people, 1281 households, and 794 families residing in the town. The population density was 1227.1 people per square mile (473.79/kmē), it is the 78th most populated town in terms of population density. There were 1438 housing units at an average density of 586.9 per square mile (226.6/kmē). The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.88. The population's age distribution was 22.5% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 21% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 82.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78 males. The median age of the town's population was 38.2 years, the median age of male residents at 34.5 and the median age of female residents at 41.4. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 80.54% White, 16.8% Black or African American, 0.07% American Indian, 0.37% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.16% from two or more races and 1.06% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $26364, it would be the 110th lowest town by median household income in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $36316, making it the 217th highest town by median family income in South Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $16436, making it the 165th wealthiest town by per capita income among the South Carolina. The median income is $19153, The median income for males was $22228 versus $15665 for females.
In 2000, 570 pupils and students, of which 260 are male and 310 are female, 18.92% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 35 nursery or pri school, 39 kindergarten, 298 elementary school, 139 high school and 59 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 3012 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 3038 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3041 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 3031 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 3027 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 3016 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 3005 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2987 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 3000 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 3005 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 3026 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 7 | 28 | 35 |
| Kindergarten | 19 | 20 | 39 |
| Elementary school | 129 | 169 | 298 |
| High school | 70 | 69 | 139 |
| College or graduate school | 35 | 24 | 59 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickens town, South Carolina | $26364 | $36316 | $16436 |
| Pickens County, South Carolina | $36214 | $44507 | $17434 |
| South Carolina, United States | $37082 | $44227 | $18795 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |