Pickens, South Carolina
Pickens: city in South Carolina
About
Pickens is a city located in the county of Pickens in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,126. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,185 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Pickens
| Population | 3,185 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Carolina (United States) |
| County | Pickens County |
| Postal code | 29671 |
| Phone Area Codes | 864 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.79% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.21% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.8835,-82.7074 |
| Altitude | 1,093 feet / 333 meters |
| Capital city | Pickens is capital of Pickens County |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 18:00:51 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 1.85% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Pickens is located at 34°53'0"N 82°42'26"W (34.8834500, -82.7073600).
Pickens map
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Official website of Pickens
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Pickens increased by 1.85% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3,012 | - | census |
| 2010 | 3,126 | 3.65% | census |
| 2011 | 3,118 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,125 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,110 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,113 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,164 | 1.61% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,176 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,147 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,159 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,170 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,185 | 0.47% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Pickens
1Pickens City Hall
219 Pendleton St, Pickens, SC 29671 View details
Phone: +18648786421 | Website available
2City of Pickens, SC
219 Pendleton St, Pickens, SC 29671 View details
Website available
People born in Pickens (10)
People born in Pickens, including politician Earle Morris, Jr., Confederate Army officer Elijah Webb Chastain, singer Browning Bryant, .
More notable people
- George H. McKee (United States Air Force general) he was born in 28/04/1923
- Ryan Wagler (American singer) he was born in 08/02/1990
- Zion McKinney (American football player) he was born in 10/02/1958
- Lizelia Augusta Jenkins Moorer (American poet) she was born in 01/09/1868
- William Masters (American engineer) he was born in 01/01/1950
- Harold Alexander (American football player) he was born in 20/10/1970
- Rudy Hayes (American football linebacker (1935-2020)) he was born in 12/01/1935
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Pickens, SC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 217776 | Southern Wesleyan University | Central (SC) | 29630-1020 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Pickens, SC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
| TCA | Toccoa | 47 North Alexander St. | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Pickens.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Picken Post Office | Pickens (SC) | 29671 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Pickens, Mississippi town of the United States with a population of 976 people.
Other cities in Pickens County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pickens County , SC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Easley | 21,626 | City in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Clemson | 17,780 | City in South Carolina |
| Central | 5,452 | Town in Pickens County, South Carolina, United States |
| Liberty | 3,150 | City in South Carolina, United States |
| Arial | 2,543 | Census-designated place in Pickens County, South Carolina |
| Norris | 831 | Human settlement in Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Six Mile | 675 | Human settlement in Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Pickens distances to largest South Carolina cities