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Pickens, Mississippi, in Holmes county, is 42 miles N of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 156 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. There are an estimated 1,325 people in the town.
In Pickens, about 34% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Pickens, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Pickens. The kids here are young and many. Though there are lots of families, Pickens isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.
In 2000, Pickens had a median family income of $20,956.
Approximately 76% of housing in Pickens is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Pickens is known in Mississippi for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the town.
In Pickens, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Pickens strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):
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| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Pickens to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):
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