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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Blacksburg

South Carolina · 1,907 residents · 1.871 sq mi
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Blacksburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,208. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,600. Households here earn about 34% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,907
+1%vs 2000
vs 1,880 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,019 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 1,005 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.7
+1%vs 2000
vs 34.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Blacksburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,208
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,453 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,538
−43%vs 2000
vs $16,833 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.3%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,600
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $51,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$261
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $383 in 2000
US average: $450
64.8%
+4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.0% in 2000
35.2% rent
2.2
+12%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74%(1,392)
Black23.6%(443)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(10)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.8%(880)
1990
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(1,484)
Black21.9%(417)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(6)
Diversity Score43.3%(826)
43
−7%vs 2000
vs 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.0%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
50.4%
−9.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.2%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Blacksburg, South Carolina?

Blacksburg, South Carolina has about 1,907 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Blacksburg, South Carolina?

The typical household in Blacksburg, South Carolina earns about $17,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blacksburg, South Carolina expensive?

In Blacksburg, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $37,600, and the typical rent is about $261 a month.

How educated are people in Blacksburg, South Carolina?

About 6.0% of adults age 25 and over in Blacksburg, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blacksburg, South Carolina?

About 19.3% of people in Blacksburg, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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