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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Cowpens

South Carolina · 2,279 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 $30,815. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $70,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,279
+3%since 1990
from 2,213 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
993 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 964 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.9
−1%since 1990
from 37.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Cowpens
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,815
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,259 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,847
+51%since 1990
from $9,844 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.8%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 21.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,200
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$382
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $284 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.7%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 69.4% in 1990
32.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83%(1,836)
Black16.3%(361)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score35.6%(788)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(1,702)
Black21.2%(484)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(74)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score48.2%(1,099)
Diversity Score
48
+35%since 1990
from 36 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.7%
+13.1 ptssince 1990
from 53.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.8 min
−26%since 1990
from 17.3 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 Cowpens, South Carolina?

Cowpens, South Carolina has about 2,279 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Cowpens, South Carolina earns about $30,815 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 $70,200, and the typical rent is about $382 a month.

How educated are people in Cowpens, South Carolina?

About 11.5% 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 17.8% of people in Cowpens, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cowpens, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Cowpens, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 66 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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