This was 14.1 percent lower than the state average of 38.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 3,169.
83.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Pickens for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 360 | 16.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 683 | 32 |
| GED or alternative credential | 189 | 8.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 124 | 5.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 249 | 11.7 |
| Associate's degree | 210 | 9.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 239 | 11.2 |
| Master's degree | 72 | 3.4 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 9 | 0.4 |
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