Pickens County, Alabama
Pickens County: County in Alabama, United States
About
Pickens County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 19,746 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 19,793 inhabitants. Its county seat is Pickensville, Carrollton. The county was created 204 years ago in 1820.
Quick Facts about Pickens County
| Population : | 19,793 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Alabama (United States) |
| Different from : | Pickens County, Pickens County |
| Plate code : | 54 |
| Area : | 2305 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99% |
| Named for : | Andrew Pickens |
| Altitude : | 256 feet / 78 meters |
| Capital : | Pickensville, Carrollton |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1820 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 05:57:32 (23rd February 2025) |
| Density : | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.24% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Pickens County is located at 33°16'51"N 88°5'19"W (33.2808800, -88.0886900). It has 7 neighbors: Fayette County, Greene County, Lamar County, Sumter County, Tuscaloosa County, Lowndes County and Noxubee County.
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The largest city of Pickens County is Aliceville with a population of 2,231. Other cities include and Reform population 1,546. See all Pickens County cities & populated places.
Pickens County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pickens County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Aliceville | 2,231 | City in Pickens County, Alabama, USA |
| Gordo | 1,594 | Town in Pickens County, Alabama |
| Reform | 1,546 | City in Pickens County, Alabama, United States |
| Carrollton | 935 | Town of Alabama, United States of America |
| Pickensville | 572 | Former town in Pickens County, South Carolina |
| Ethelsville | 73 | Town of the United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Pickens County
Pickens County has 7 neighbours.
- Fayette County county in Alabama, United States
- Greene County county in Alabama, United States
- Lamar County county in Alabama, United States
- Sumter County county in Alabama, United States
- Tuscaloosa County county in Alabama, United States
- Lowndes County county in Mississippi, United States
- Noxubee County county in Mississippi, United States
Demographics
The population of Pickens County increased by 0.24% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 19,746 | - | census |
| 2011 | 19,354 | -2.03% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 19,309 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,300 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,272 | 4.79% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,776 | 2.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,325 | -2.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,204 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 19,980 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 19,930 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,793 | -0.69% | estimation process |
People born in Pickens County (3)
People born in Pickens County, including judge and politician Milton H. Mabry, bishop Robert Kennon Hargrove, Henry S. Halbert, .
List
Other places with the same name (3)
- Pickens County , South Carolina county in South Carolina, United States with a population of 127,983 people.
- Pickens County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 33,127 people.
Alabama Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 655,342 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Mobile County | 412,716 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Madison County | 379,453 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Baldwin County | 229,287 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Montgomery County | 224,639 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Shelby County | 221,428 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa County | 210,758 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Birmingham | 206,950 | The most populous city in Alabama. |
| Huntsville | 202,964 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Montgomery | 196,268 | The capital of Alabama. |
| Mobile | 187,746 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Lee County | 166,831 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Morgan County | 119,883 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Calhoun County | 113,469 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Houston County | 106,580 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa | 102,819 | The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. |
