Cowpens is a town located in Spartanburg County South Carolina. Cowpens has a 2024 population of 2,244. Cowpens is currently growing at a rate of 2.47% annually and its population has increased by 10.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,027 in 2020.
The average household income in Cowpens is $66,226 with a poverty rate of 31%. The median age in Cowpens is 48.8 years: 47 years for males, and 50.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cowpens was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,539 | 75.78% |
| Two or more races | 289 | 14.23% |
| Black or African American | 203 | 10% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 881 | 2.23 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Married | 492 | 2.71 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Non Family | 288 | 0 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
| Female | 53 | 4.06 | 15.1 | 84.9 |
| Male | 48 | 2.71 | 50 | 50 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
64.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 89 | 5.56% |
| Associates Degree | 296 | 18.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 187 | 11.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 115 | 7.18% |
| High School Graduate | 582 | 36.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53 | 3.31% |
| Some College | 279 | 17.43% |
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 | 1,226 | 1,145 | 261 |
| Black | 193 | 193 | 28 |
| 2+ Races | 175 | 114 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 169 | 111 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,964 | $55,375 | $40,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $43,684 | $28,859 | $67,625 |
| High School Graduate | $37,424 | $41,645 | $36,525 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,182 | $34,242 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,157 | $43,155 | $41,523 |
| Some College | $46,571 | $45,978 | $47,422 |
$42,157
Average Earnings
$43,155
Average Male
$41,523
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.35% of Cowpens residents speak only English, while 11.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,504 | 474 | 31.52% |
| Black | 203 | 97 | 47.78% |
| Multiple | 289 | 50 | 17.3% |
31%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.33%
Male Poverty Rate
29.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cowpens is Black, with 47.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cowpens is Multiple, with 17.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 54.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 41.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.62% |
| Some College | 34.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 4.7% |
| Male Employed | 4.22% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,250 | $84,755 |
| Households | $37,168 | $66,226 |
| Married Families | $74,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,500 | $27,367 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.9%
Male Marriage Rate
53.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
145
Number of Veterans
137
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 124 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 129 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 128 | 9.48% |
| Black | 14 | 7.25% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 1.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
79.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
80.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.9%
Labor Force Participation
48%
Employment Rate
1.9%
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
66.96%
Born in Cowpens
96.06%
Native Born
3.94%
Foreign Born
2.17%
Non Citizen
1.77%
Naturalized
96.06% of Cowpens residents were born in the United States, with 66.96% having been born in South Carolina. 2.17% 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 | 2,516 | 55 | 2.23% |
| 2028 | 2,461 | 54 | 2.24% |
| 2027 | 2,407 | 54 | 2.29% |
| 2026 | 2,353 | 55 | 2.39% |
| 2025 | 2,298 | 54 | 2.41% |
| 2024 | 2,244 | 54 | 2.47% |
| 2023 | 2,190 | 65 | 3.06% |
| 2022 | 2,125 | 63 | 3.06% |
| 2021 | 2,062 | 35 | 1.73% |
| 2020 | 2,027 | -393 | -16.24% |
| 2019 | 2,420 | 48 | 2.02% |
| 2018 | 2,372 | 58 | 2.51% |
| 2017 | 2,314 | 44 | 1.94% |
| 2016 | 2,270 | 33 | 1.48% |
| 2015 | 2,237 | 25 | 1.13% |
| 2014 | 2,212 | 19 | 0.87% |
| 2013 | 2,193 | 15 | 0.69% |
| 2012 | 2,178 | 14 | 0.65% |
| 2011 | 2,164 | 8 | 0.37% |
| 2010 | 2,156 | 0 | 0% |