Blacksburg is a town located in Cherokee County South Carolina. Blacksburg has a 2024 population of 1,920. Blacksburg is currently growing at a rate of 0.42% annually and its population has increased by 1.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,886 in 2020.
The average household income in Blacksburg is $41,891 with a poverty rate of 31.52%. The median age in Blacksburg is 32.7 years: 26.9 years for males, and 34.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Blacksburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,345 | 63.59% |
| Black or African American | 427 | 20.19% |
| Two or more races | 339 | 16.03% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 787 | 2.69 | 37.5 | 62.5 |
| Non Family | 369 | 1.23 | 26.6 | 73.4 |
| Female | 179 | 4.27 | 23.5 | 76.5 |
| Married | 168 | 3.52 | 78 | 22 |
| Male | 71 | 4.27 | 33.8 | 66.2 |
3.85
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
37.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 199 | 14.96% |
| Associates Degree | 55 | 4.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 97 | 7.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 59 | 4.44% |
| High School Graduate | 554 | 41.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 125 | 9.4% |
| Some College | 241 | 18.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 910 | 638 | 123 |
| Black | 220 | 189 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 177 | 156 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 144 | 123 | 6 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,708 | $43,542 | $36,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,500 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,826 | $35,305 | $32,950 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,917 | $34,598 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,950 | $35,273 | $24,288 |
| Some College | $21,833 | $21,823 | $21,875 |
$32,950
Average Earnings
$35,273
Average Male
$24,288
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.01% of Blacksburg residents speak only English, while 8.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,297 | 313 | 24.13% |
| Black | 427 | 177 | 41.45% |
| Multiple | 339 | 169 | 49.85% |
| Hispanic | 225 | 74 | 32.89% |
| Asian | 4 | 2 | 50% |
31.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.22%
Male Poverty Rate
36.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Blacksburg is Asian, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Blacksburg is White, with 24.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.65% |
| Some College | 27.7% |
| High School | 24.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 24.94% |
| Female Unemployed | 17.2% |
| Male Employed | 3.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $41,250 | $59,642 |
| Households | $29,564 | $41,891 |
| Married Families | $60,417 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $11,616 | $19,131 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.6%
Male Marriage Rate
29.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
86
Number of Veterans
56
Male Veterans
30
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| Vietnam | 15 |
| Korea | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 37 |
| 75+ | 22 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68 | 6.69% |
| Black | 12 | 4.51% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 3.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.2%
Labor Force Participation
49.5%
Employment Rate
11.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
56.88%
Born in Blacksburg
93.9%
Native Born
6.1%
Foreign Born
5.25%
Non Citizen
0.85%
Naturalized
93.9% of Blacksburg residents were born in the United States, with 56.88% having been born in South Carolina. 5.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,964 | 9 | 0.46% |
| 2028 | 1,955 | 9 | 0.46% |
| 2027 | 1,946 | 8 | 0.41% |
| 2026 | 1,938 | 9 | 0.47% |
| 2025 | 1,929 | 9 | 0.47% |
| 2024 | 1,920 | 8 | 0.42% |
| 2023 | 1,912 | 24 | 1.27% |
| 2022 | 1,888 | 4 | 0.21% |
| 2021 | 1,884 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2020 | 1,886 | 5 | 0.27% |
| 2019 | 1,881 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1,881 | 4 | 0.21% |
| 2017 | 1,877 | 12 | 0.64% |
| 2016 | 1,865 | 5 | 0.27% |
| 2015 | 1,860 | 5 | 0.27% |
| 2014 | 1,855 | 10 | 0.54% |
| 2013 | 1,845 | 4 | 0.22% |
| 2012 | 1,841 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2011 | 1,840 | 5 | 0.27% |
| 2010 | 1,835 | 0 | 0% |