Pickens County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 20,949 people, with a population density of about 23.75 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 882.00 square miles (2,284.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Carrollton, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Aliceville.
Geographically, Pickens County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Gordo 282 ft and its lowest point at Macedonia 0 ft. The region operates in the UTC-6.