Pickens County, Georgia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Pickens County
- State
- Georgia
- FIPS Code
- 13227
- State FIPS
- 13
- County FIPS
- 227
Geography
- Land Area
- 232.06 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.65 sq mi
- Total Area
- 232.71 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.456756
- Longitude
- -84.490366
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 34,392
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 27,871
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 33,313 | 96.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,076 | 3.1% |
| White | 32,077 | 93.3% |
| Black | 205 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 57 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 45 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 27,189 | 97.6% |
| Hispanic | 678 | 2.4% |
| White | 26,255 | 94.2% |
| Black | 174 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 233 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 483 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 34,951
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $81,208
- Poverty Rate
- 11.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,134
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 32,224 | 92.2% |
| Black | 207 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 115 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 24,356
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,037 | 8.4% |
| Republican | 13,969 | 57.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 8,350 | 34.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 11,878 | 48.8% |
| Female | 12,478 | 51.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 21,448 | 88.1% |
| Hispanic | 630 | 2.6% |
| Black | 226 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 163 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 14,657
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 60.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 13,132 | 61.2% |
| Hispanic | 251 | 39.8% |
| Black | 73 | 32.3% |
| Asian | 81 | 49.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 7,154 | 60.2% |
| Female | 7,503 | 60.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 6,636 (26.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 6,949 (25.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 15,561
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $323,849
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,203
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 72.3%
- Work From Home
- 17.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.