Pickens County, Alabama
Pickens County: county in Alabama, United States
About
Pickens County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 19,746 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 19,793 inhabitants. Its county seat is Pickensville, Carrollton. The county was created 205 years ago in 1820.
County Snapshot
Pickens County at a glance
Pickens County currently has 7 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
7
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Alabama counties
67
Open related pagesLargest city
AlicevillePopulation 2,231
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Pickens County
| Population | 19,793 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alabama (United States) |
| Different from | Pickens County, Pickens County |
| Plate code | 54 |
| Area | 2305 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1% |
| Land as percent of area | 99% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.2809,-88.0887 |
| Named for | Andrew Pickens |
| Altitude | 256 feet / 78 meters |
| Capital | Pickensville, Carrollton |
| Establishment | December 20, 1820 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 00:21:37 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.24% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Pickens County is located at 33°16'51"N 88°5'19"W (33.2808800, -88.0886900). It has 7 neighbors: Fayette County, Greene County, Lamar County, Sumter County, Tuscaloosa County, Lowndes County and Noxubee County.
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The largest city of Pickens County is Aliceville with a population of 2,231. Other cities include, Gordo population 1,594, Reform population 1,546, Carrollton population 935 and Pickensville population 572. See all Pickens County cities & populated places.
Pickens County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pickens County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Aliceville | 2,231 | City in Pickens County, Alabama, USA |
| Gordo | 1,594 | Town in Pickens County, Alabama |
| Reform | 1,546 | City in Pickens County, Alabama, United States |
| Carrollton | 935 | Town of Alabama, United States of America |
| Pickensville | 572 | Former town in Pickens County, South Carolina |
| Ethelsville | 73 | Town of the United States |
| McMullen | 9 | Town |
Official website of Pickens County
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Pickens County increased by 0.24% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19,746 | - | census |
| 2011 | 19,354 | -2.03% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 19,309 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,300 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,272 | 4.79% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,776 | 2.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,325 | -2.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,204 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 19,980 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 19,930 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,793 | -0.69% | estimation process |
People born in Pickens County (3)
People born in Pickens County, including judge and politician Milton H. Mabry, bishop Robert Kennon Hargrove, Henry S. Halbert, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (2)
- Pickens County, South Carolina county in South Carolina, United States with a population of 127,983 people.
- Pickens County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 33,127 people.
Alabama Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 655,342 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Mobile County | 412,716 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Madison County | 379,453 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Baldwin County | 229,287 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Montgomery County | 224,639 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Shelby County | 221,428 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa County | 210,758 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Birmingham | 206,950 | The most populous city in Alabama. |
| Huntsville | 202,964 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Montgomery | 196,268 | The capital of Alabama. |
| Mobile | 187,746 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Lee County | 166,831 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Morgan County | 119,883 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Calhoun County | 113,469 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Houston County | 106,580 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa | 102,819 | The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. |