Pickens, South Carolina

Pickens, formerly called Pickens Courthouse, is a small town in Pickens County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 3,388 at the 2020 census.[3] It is the county seat of Pickens County.[5] Pickens County is included in Greenville-Mauldin-Easley metropolitan area.

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Location of Pickens, South Carolina
Location of Pickens, South Carolina
Coordinates: 34°52′54″N 82°42′27″W / 34.88167°N 82.70750°W / 34.88167; -82.70750Coordinates: 34°52′54″N 82°42′27″W / 34.88167°N 82.70750°W / 34.88167; -82.70750
CountryUnited States
StateSouth Carolina
CountyPickens
Area
 • Total3.06 sq mi (7.93 km2)
 • Land3.04 sq mi (7.87 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation1,109 ft (338 m)
Population
 • Total3,388
 • Density1,114.84/sq mi (430.43/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
29671
FIPS code45-56140[4]
GNIS feature ID1250078[2]
Websitewww.cityofpickens.com

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References

  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  2. 2.0 2.1 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pickens, South Carolina
  3. 3.0 3.1 "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Pickens city, South Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.