Pickens, West Virginia is a small town of 127 people located in Boone County. It is part of the larger population of West Virginia, which has an estimated population of 1.79 million. The population density of Pickens is 3 people per square mile, making it a more rural community than the rest of the state or the nation as a whole, with an overall population density of 93 people per square mile.
The town is home to several businesses and organizations, including Maggie’s Place Cafe, O’Connell’s Country Store & Deli, Kesner Ridge Auto Sales & Detailing Center and 26230 Repair Services. There are also plenty of outdoor activities available year-round such as fishing at nearby Coal River Lake or hiking through the nearby Grandview Sandstone Quarry Park. Local sports events are hosted by the local high school team at Pickens High School and include football and basketball games throughout the year for residents to attend.
The population in Pickens (zip 26230) is 127. There are 3 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Pickens (zip 26230) is 86.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Pickens (zip 26230) is 2.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Pickens (zip 26230)
- 0.0% are married
- 5.3% are divorced
- 32.3% are married with children
- 0.0% have children, but are single
Race in Pickens (zip 26230)
- 100.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander