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Cowpens

South Carolina · 2,162 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 $24,688. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $88,700. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,162
−5%since 2000
from 2,279 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
942 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 993 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
+4%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Cowpens
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,688
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,815 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,182
+16%since 2000
from $14,847 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.526
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$454
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.2%
−27.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
32.8% rent
Vacancy rate
22.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+58%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(1,574)
Black21.2%(459)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(92)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.6%(14)
Diversity Score51.5%(1,112)
Diversity Score
51
+7%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+59%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 91.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.1%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cowpens, South Carolina?

Cowpens, South Carolina has about 2,162 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cowpens, South Carolina earns about $24,688 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 $88,700, and the typical rent is about $454 a month.

How educated are people in Cowpens, South Carolina?

About 15.2% 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 25.9% of people in Cowpens, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cowpens, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Cowpens, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 51 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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