Pickens County, SC — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$59,411
Per Capita Income
$33,075
Poverty Rate
17.2%
SNAP Recipients
8.8%
Gini Index
0.489
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K21.4%
$25K–$50K22.3%
$50K–$75K16.3%
$75K–$100K13.5%
$100K–$150K16.1%
$150K–$200K4.7%
$200K+5.8%
The median household income in Pickens County, SC is $59,411 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $33,075. 17.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 8.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.489 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).