Pickens County
Recent News About Pickens County
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Pickens County saw 12.9% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 22.5% of income in Pickens County, a 12.9% surge from 9.6% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Pickens County ranks 50th highest in Georgia for per capita government transfer income at $13,642 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Pickens County received an average of $13,642 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 50th highest in Georgia.
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Pickens County ranks 37th in Georgia for government transfer dependency at 22.5% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 22.5% of income in Pickens County—ranking it 37th least dependent among Georgia counties.
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3,500 white students enrolled in Pickens County School District schools in 2022-23 school year
Around 89% of students enrolled in Pickens County School District public schools identified as white in the 2022-23 school year.
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How many multiracial students were enrolled in Pickens County School District schools in 2022-23 school year?
Around 2% of students enrolled in Pickens County School District public schools identified as multiracial in the 2022-23 school year.
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Pickens County School District Education: 275 Hispanic students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year
Around 7% of students enrolled in Pickens County School District public schools identified as Hispanic in the 2022-23 school year.
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Enrollment Analysis: Black students comprised 1% of Pickens County School District's student body during 2022-23 school year
There were 39 Black students enrolled in Pickens County School District schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.
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39 Asian students enrolled in Pickens County School District schools in 2022-23 school year
There were 39 Asian students enrolled in Pickens County School District schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.
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Board of Commissioners Meeting on August 19
Board of Commissioners Meeting
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Important Information about Visiting Pickens County Administrative Offices
Citizens are required to wear a mask and to limit the number of people in their party.