Market insights · Alabama
Pickens County, AL: growth, migration and housing
Pickens County has 18,221 residents, down 3.9% since 2020 (-1.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 249 households moved in and 351 moved out (-102 net), while a net $5.0M of income left. Median household income is $46,274, the median home $123,900 and median rent $648 a month.
In Alabama: 54th of 67 counties for 5-year population growth · 65th of 67 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 53rd of 67 counties for median household income · 47th of 67 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Pickens County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa County, AL | 118 | $5.7M |
| Lowndes County, MS | 26 | $1.1M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Pickens County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa County, AL | 169 | $9.1M |
| Lowndes County, MS | 20 | $1.1M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.