Pickens County South Carolina Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Pickens County South Carolina area was $48,489 in 2021, the latest figures available. Pickens County median household income is $10,829 lower than the median South Carolina household income and $21,228 less than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Pickens County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Pickens County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Pickens County South Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| South Carolina | $59,318 | -1.91% | +5.11% |
| Pickens County | $48,489 | -7.97% | -4.68% |
Trends in Pickens County, SC Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Pickens is $48,489. Real median household income peaked in 2005 at $57,245 and is now $8,756 (15.30%) lower. From a post peak low of $45,979 in 2014, real median household income for Pickens has now grown by $2,510 (5.46%).
Real Median Household Income: Pickens County, South Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Pickens County
| Date | US | South Carolina | Pickens County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $59,318 | $48,489 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $60,470 | $52,690 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $59,587 | $55,308 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $56,436 | $50,871 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $55,893 | $52,522 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $55,888 | $51,686 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $54,021 | $48,544 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $51,823 | $45,979 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $51,448 | $48,695 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $50,962 | $46,168 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $51,148 | $47,503 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $53,726 | $50,383 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $56,757 | $55,348 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $54,678 | $57,245 |
Pickens County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Pickens County was $65,430 in 2021. Compared to the median South Carolina family income, Pickens County median family income is $8,471 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Pickens County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Pickens County South Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| South Carolina | $73,901 | -2.24% | +4.18% |
| Pickens County | $65,430 | -5.19% | -7.15% |
Trends in Pickens County, SC Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Pickens is $65,430. Real median family income peaked in 2006 at $72,463 and is now $7,033 (9.71%) lower. From a post peak low of $57,857 in 2011, real median family income for Pickens has now grown by $7,573 (13.09%).
Real Median Family Income: Pickens County, South Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Pickens County
| Date | US | South Carolina | Pickens County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $73,901 | $65,430 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $75,592 | $69,015 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $74,752 | $70,411 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $70,933 | $70,465 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $69,004 | $68,022 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $69,475 | $64,820 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $67,794 | $68,695 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $64,715 | $61,015 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $63,707 | $68,598 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $62,377 | $59,203 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $63,067 | $57,857 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $66,339 | $68,169 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $69,312 | $69,431 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $66,894 | $71,065 |
Pickens County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Pickens County was $28,761 in 2021. Compared to the median South Carolina per capita income, Pickens County median per capita income is $4,578 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Pickens County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Pickens County South Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| South Carolina | $33,339 | -1.44% | +6.71% |
| Pickens County | $28,761 | +0.87% | -0.76% |
Trends in Pickens County, SC Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Pickens is $28,761. Real per capita income peaked in 2016 at $29,302 and is now $541 (1.85%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Pickens County, South Carolina, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Pickens County
| Date | US | South Carolina | Pickens County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $33,339 | $28,761 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $33,826 | $28,512 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $33,165 | $27,256 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $31,244 | $28,980 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $30,847 | $27,946 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $30,502 | $29,302 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $29,307 | $25,374 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $28,177 | $23,803 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $27,594 | $25,677 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $27,659 | $22,709 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $27,282 | $24,215 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $28,493 | $25,820 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $30,308 | $26,874 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $29,949 | $27,555 |
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