The 2000 Census showed that Pickens County had a population of 110,757 people. This represented 2.76% of the total population of South Carolina, making it the state's 13th most populous county (out of 46 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Pickens had a population of 118,144 people. This is an increase of 6.67% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 119,224 | +7.64% | +0.91% since 2009 |
2009 | 118,144 | +6.67% | +0.53% since 2008 |
2008 | 117,525 | +6.11% | +1.22% since 2007 |
2007 | 116,113 | +4.84% | +1.01% since 2006 |
2006 | 114,948 | +3.78% | +1.07% since 2005 |
2005 | 113,729 | +2.68% | +0.59% since 2004 |
2004 | 113,062 | +2.08% | +0.67% since 2003 |
2003 | 112,310 | +1.4% | +0.64% since 2002 |
2002 | 111,596 | +0.76% | |
2001 | 111,511 | +0.68% | +0.68% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 110,757 | The Last Census |
Pickens County had 46,000 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Pickens County has a total area<3> of 511 square miles [1,325 km²]. Of this total, 496.9 square miles [1,286 km²] of the area is land, with the balance (2.92%) being water (14.96 square miles [38.74 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Pickens County had a population density of 222.9 people per square mile [86.1 people/km²], making it the state's 8th most densely populated county (out of 46 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Pickens County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Pickens and the state of South Carolina. Click here for the Pickens County QuickFact (QF-45077).
Below are some of the communities that are located in Pickens County:
Community | Census QuickFact | Population (2009 Est) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Clemson | QF-4514950 | 13,002 | 11,939 | 8.9% |
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Pickens County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
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