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Blacksburg

South Carolina · 1,889 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 $19,316. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $85,200. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 65% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,889
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,880 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,010 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,005 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.7
−2%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Blacksburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,316
−51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,453 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,421
−14%since 2000
from $16,833 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.8%
US avg: 10%
Information21%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing10.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$609
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
48.1% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+126%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(1,282)
Black22.9%(433)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(51)
Asian0.7%(13)
Other1.6%(30)
Diversity Score54.9%(1,037)
Diversity Score
55
+17%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.8%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+78%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.4%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 20.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.8%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.0%
−56.7 ptssince 2013
from 75.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blacksburg, South Carolina?

Blacksburg, South Carolina has about 1,889 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Blacksburg, South Carolina earns about $19,316 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 $85,200, and the typical rent is about $609 a month.

How educated are people in Blacksburg, South Carolina?

About 12.6% 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 28.4% 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 18 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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