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.

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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
Pickens County Courthouse  Pickens 'Pickens County  South Carolina' image
Pickens County Courthouse Pickens 'Pickens County South Carolina' image

Geography

Pickens is located at 34°53'0"N 82°42'26"W (34.8834500, -82.7073600).

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Weather

83°F
Sunny
1 to 9 mph WSW Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 83.

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Official website of Pickens

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Demographics

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
Pickens zip code is 29671. County name: Pickens, County fips: 45077
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Services and Civic Places in Pickens

1Pickens City Hall

Rating: 4.5 (2)

219 Pendleton St, Pickens, SC 29671 View details

Phone: +18648786421 | Website available

2City of Pickens, SC

219 Pendleton St, Pickens, SC 29671 View details

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People born in Pickens (10)

People born in Pickens, including politician Earle Morris, Jr., Confederate Army officer Elijah Webb Chastain, singer Browning Bryant, .

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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)

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