Pickens, SC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Pickens increased by 279. In this period, the peak population was 3,400 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3,112 | - | - |
| 2001 | 3,102 | -10 | -0.32% |
| 2002 | 3,097 | -5 | -0.16% |
| 2003 | 3,088 | -9 | -0.29% |
| 2004 | 3,079 | -9 | -0.29% |
| 2005 | 3,063 | -16 | -0.52% |
| 2006 | 3,066 | 3 | 0.10% |
| 2007 | 3,090 | 24 | 0.78% |
| 2008 | 3,113 | 23 | 0.74% |
| 2009 | 3,117 | 4 | 0.13% |
| 2010 | 3,109 | -8 | -0.26% |
| 2011 | 3,120 | 11 | 0.35% |
| 2012 | 3,128 | 8 | 0.26% |
| 2013 | 3,114 | -14 | -0.45% |
| 2014 | 3,117 | 3 | 0.10% |
| 2015 | 3,170 | 53 | 1.70% |
| 2016 | 3,183 | 13 | 0.41% |
| 2017 | 3,153 | -30 | -0.94% |
| 2018 | 3,157 | 4 | 0.13% |
| 2019 | 3,174 | 17 | 0.54% |
| 2020 | 3,400 | 226 | 7.12% |
| 2021 | 3,389 | -11 | -0.32% |
| 2022 | 3,393 | 4 | 0.12% |
| 2023 | 3,391 | -2 | -0.06% |
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Pickens, SC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Pickens's population decreased by 3 (0.10%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Pickens's population increased by 291 (9.36%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Pickens's population decreased by 9 (0.26%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Pickens's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 3,391.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Pickens's population peaked in year 2020 at 3,400.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Pickens's population was lowest in year 2005 at 3,063.
Pickens, SC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Pickens grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 10 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Pickens had an average annual population growth rate of 0.39% per year. Overall the population grew 8.97% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Pickens annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.39% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Pickens population grew the most, with an increase of 226 people (a 7.12% year-on-year increase)..
From 2016 to 2017 Pickens population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 30 people (a 0.94% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Pickens, SC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Pickens's population increased by 2 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 4 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 2 (0.06%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Pickens, SC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Pickens increased by 277 (8.90%). The population was highest at 3,400 in the year 2020 and lowest at 3,117 in the year 2009. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.88%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)