Georgia

Pickens

33,216
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Pickens

Pickens, Georgia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 4,951. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 33,216.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Taliwa 1755, Action at Jasper (Pickens County GA 1864), and 7 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202033,216
201029,431
200022,983
199014,432
198011,652
19709,620
19608,903
19508,855
19409,136
19309,687
19208,222
19109,041
19008,641
18908,182
18806,790
18705,317
18604,951
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Pickens

Military engagements that took place in Pickens, Georgia.

Battle of Taliwa 1755
1755
Action at Jasper (Pickens County GA 1864)
1864

Historic places in Pickens

National Register of Historic Places listings in Pickens, Georgia.

Tate House
Tate
Pickens County Jail
Jasper
Georgia Marble Company and Tate Historic District
Tate
Cagle House
Tate
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Frequently asked about Pickens

When does Pickens first appear in the US census?
Pickens, Georgia first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 4,951.
What is the population of Pickens?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Pickens had a recorded population of 33,216.
Were any battles fought in Pickens?
2 documented military engagements took place in Pickens, including Battle of Taliwa 1755, Action at Jasper (Pickens County GA 1864).
How many historic places are in Pickens?
7 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Pickens, Georgia.
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