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Pickens County, South Carolina, has 131,404 residents and covers 496.9 square miles. The population grew 10.2% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Pickens County is 45077.
Easley is the county's largest population center. Pickens County also includes 9 zip codes, 1 public school district and 16 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Pickens County Trends
- Population
- 131,404▴
- Median Home Value
- $216,000▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 16,313▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Pickens County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Pickens County Population
Pickens County had 131,404 residents in 2020. That was 10.2% higher than in 2010. Pickens County added 20,647 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 264 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Easley, Pickens and Clemson.
Population Trend in Pickens County SC
Pickens County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Pickens County Zip Codes
Pickens County has 9 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Easley (29640), Pickens (29671) and Clemson (29631). Easley is the largest zip by population, with about 32,191 residents or 24% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 52% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Pickens County SC
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29640 | Easley | 32,191 | ▴ 5.3% |
| 29671 | Pickens | 18,615 | ▴ 3.2% |
| 29631 | Clemson | 17,291 | ▴ 29.8% |
| 29630 | Central | 15,651 | ▴ 10.3% |
| 29657 | Liberty | 15,614 | ▴ 3.3% |
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Pickens County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Pickens County Demographics
Pickens County has a median age of 36.2, which makes the county a little younger than South Carolina overall. About 18.7% of residents are under 18, while 17% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 28.1% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 27.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.5%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Pickens County SC
Median Age
36.2
Under 18
18.7%
Age 65+
17%
Bachelor's+
27.3%
Pickens County School Districts
Pickens County is served by 1 public school district with 16,313 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Pickens County SC
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickens County School District | 16,313 | 100% | ▴ 0.6% |
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Pickens County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Pickens County Housing & Real Estate
Pickens County has a median home value of $216,000 and a median gross rent of $936. About 71% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the South Carolina median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $403,198 and homes spent about 56 days on the market.
Pickens County Housing Mix
Pickens County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Pickens County Housing Trends
Pickens County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Pickens County, SC
Pickens County has 4,878 business listings across 680 categories. The largest categories in Pickens County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (153, 3.1%), Baptist Church (104, 2.1%), and Auto Repair (91, 1.9%). The full Pickens County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Pickens County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Pickens County, SC
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 153 | 3.1% |
| Baptist Church | 104 | 2.1% |
| Auto Repair | 91 | 1.9% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 89 | 1.8% |
| ATMs | 78 | 1.6% |
| College University | 66 | 1.4% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 62 | 1.3% |
| Hair Salons | 58 | 1.2% |
| Fast Food | 58 | 1.2% |
| Gas Stations | 47 | 1.0% |
Pickens County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Weldon and Associates | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Easley |
| The Reserve at Clemson | Accommodation | Central |
| Curry P.A. | Accountant | Easley |
| Gauley Falls | Active Life | Pickens |
| Sage Acupuncture & Wellness | Acupuncture | Easley |
| Outdoor Cover Warehouse | Adventure Sports Center | Easley |
| John Bullard/Six Mile Mountain | Advertising Agency | Six Mile |
| SK Enterprise Services | Agricultural Service | Easley |
| H&R Family Farm | Agriculture | Sunset |
| Pickens County Airport | Airport | Liberty |
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Pickens County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Pickens County Basemaps
Pickens County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Pickens County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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