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Cowpens

South Carolina · 2,023 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 $27,463. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $91,100. The poverty rate of 35.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,023
−11%since 2000
from 2,279 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
881 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 993 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+14%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Cowpens
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,463
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,815 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,303
+43%since 2000
from $14,847 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.1%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 2%
Information6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,100
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$634
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
36.5% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+46%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71%(1,436)
Black17.5%(354)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(124)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other1.4%(29)
Diversity Score52.8%(1,068)
Diversity Score
53
+9%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+106%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 91.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 15.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2011
from 46.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.5%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.6%
−67.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cowpens, South Carolina?

Cowpens, South Carolina has about 2,023 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cowpens, South Carolina earns about $27,463 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 $91,100, and the typical rent is about $634 a month.

How educated are people in Cowpens, South Carolina?

About 26.0% 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 35.1% 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 190 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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