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Pickens, South Carolina, in Pickens county, is 17 miles W of Greenville, South Carolina (center to center) and 108 miles W of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town is conveniently located inside the Greenville - Spartanburg - Anderson metropolitan area. There are an estimated 3,012 people in Pickens.
In Pickens, about 45% of adults are married. In Pickens, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the town isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.
Pickens has a larger percentage of females than most places. The town has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, Pickens had a median family income of $36,316.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($10,700) in Pickens. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 57% of housing in Pickens is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the town. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Pickens.
In Pickens, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Pickens to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):
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