In Pickens, Alabama, the median home price is $144,724, compared with the Alabama median of $232,587; median household income is $46,274; the population is 18,721; schools rate 5.8 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 176.9 per 100k; and the average commute is 32.6 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Pickens at a glance
Population
18,721
Median Household Income
$46,274
Typical Home Value
$144,724
School District Rating
5.8
Violent Crime Rate
176.9
Avg Commute Time
32.6
About Pickens
Pickens has a population of 18,721. The median home value is $144,724, 38% below the Alabama median. Median household income is $46,274 (28% below the Alabama median). The most populated towns are Aliceville, Carrollton, and Gordo.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Pickens
5 towns, by population.
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Pickens at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Pickens?
- Pickens has a population of 18,721 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Pickens?
- The median home value in Pickens is $144,724. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Pickens?
- Median household income in Pickens is $46,274 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Pickens in?
- Pickens is in Alabama.
- How many towns are in Pickens?
- Pickens contains 5 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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