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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Blacksburg

South Carolina · 1,880 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 $26,453. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,700. Households here earn about 29% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,880
−1%since 1990
from 1,907 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,005 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 1,019 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.5
−1%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Blacksburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,453
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,208 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,833
+76%since 1990
from $9,538 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.4%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 19.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$383
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $261 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
60.0%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 64.8% in 1990
40.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−11%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.7%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 50.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
−19%since 1990
from 17.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blacksburg, South Carolina?

Blacksburg, South Carolina has about 1,880 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Blacksburg, South Carolina earns about $26,453 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 $51,700, and the typical rent is about $383 a month.

How educated are people in Blacksburg, South Carolina?

About 8.8% 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 17.4% of people in Blacksburg, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blacksburg, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Blacksburg, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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