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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Cowpens

South Carolina · 2,213 residents · 2.295 sq mi
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Cowpens has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,259. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $39,500. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,213
−3%vs 2000
vs 2,279 in 2000
1990 – 2025
964 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 993 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.4
+1%vs 2000
vs 36.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Cowpens
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,259
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,815 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,844
−34%vs 2000
vs $14,847 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.3%
+3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$39,500
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $70,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$284
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $382 in 2000
US average: $450
69.4%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.7% in 2000
30.6% rent
2.3
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(1,702)
Black21.2%(484)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(74)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.2%(1,099)
1990
White, non-Hispanic83%(1,836)
Black16.3%(361)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(16)
Diversity Score35.6%(788)
36
−26%vs 2000
vs 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.7%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
53.6%
−13.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.0%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.3 min
+35%vs 2000
vs 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cowpens, South Carolina?

Cowpens, South Carolina has about 2,213 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Cowpens, South Carolina earns about $17,259 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cowpens, South Carolina expensive?

In Cowpens, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $39,500, and the typical rent is about $284 a month.

How educated are people in Cowpens, South Carolina?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Cowpens, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cowpens, South Carolina?

About 21.3% of people in Cowpens, 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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