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County overview

Pickens County

South Carolina - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Pickens County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Pickens County

Population
131,106
Age 65+
17.0%
Median age
36.1
Owner-occupied
69.5%
With disability
15.0%
Median home value
$196,600
Median income
$57,628
Residents 65+
22,247
How Pickens County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+3%
% owner-occupied
+7.3%
% with disability
+16.3%
Median household income
-23.3%
Median home value
-30.3%
Median age
-6.2%

Comparison computed from the latest American Community Survey 5-year estimates. A positive number means this county is higher than the national average; negative means lower.

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Other counties in South Carolina

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528,251 residents
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416,161 residents
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409,840 residents
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356,578 residents
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330,119 residents
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295,934 residents
York County
282,987 residents
Berkeley County
231,419 residents

Aging-in-place in Pickens County

Pickens County is home to roughly 131,106 residents, of whom about 22,288 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 17.0%, in line with the U.S. average. For families planning aging-in-place modifications here, that population density translates directly into a deep bench of local contractors familiar with the needs of older homeowners.

Roughly 69.5% of homes in Pickens County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $196,600. That's an ownership rate close to the national average. Older homes in established neighborhoods can require careful planning for grab-bar anchoring, walk-in shower conversions, and doorway widening - all standard work for the aging-in-place specialists listed below.

About 15.0% of Pickens County residents report a disability, a rate elevated relative to national levels. Demand for accessibility-focused remodelers - bathroom safety upgrades, non-slip flooring, ADA toilet installations, and lowered countertops - reflects that local population, not a one-size-fits-all national average.