Saxon is a CDP located in Spartanburg County South Carolina. Saxon has a 2024 population of 4,296. Saxon is currently growing at a rate of 1.49% annually and its population has increased by 15.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,727 in 2020.
The average household income in Saxon is $43,274 with a poverty rate of 44.26%. The median age in Saxon is 27.6 years: 26.2 years for males, and 27.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Saxon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,676 | 40.49% |
| Black or African American | 1,676 | 40.49% |
| Two or more races | 545 | 13.17% |
| Other race | 169 | 4.08% |
| Asian | 73 | 1.76% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,389 | 2.63 | 45.2 | 54.8 |
| Non Family | 512 | 1.43 | 37.9 | 62.1 |
| Married | 370 | 3.38 | 58.1 | 41.9 |
| Female | 357 | 3.55 | 34.2 | 65.8 |
| Male | 150 | 2.71 | 64.7 | 35.3 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
45.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 471 | 20.76% |
| Associates Degree | 176 | 7.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 202 | 8.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 83 | 3.66% |
| High School Graduate | 777 | 34.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 233 | 10.27% |
| Some College | 327 | 14.41% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,063 | 820 | 107 |
| White | 675 | 439 | 77 |
| Hispanic | 500 | 289 | 101 |
| 2+ Races | 179 | 92 | 19 |
| Other Race | 129 | 84 | 19 |
| Asian | 14 | 14 | 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 hispanic people with a rate of 20.2%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,321 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $44,145 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $19,573 | $29,107 | $17,003 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,856 | $31,518 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,122 | $34,397 | $16,648 |
| Some College | $28,444 | $31,081 | $0 |
$29,122
Average Earnings
$34,397
Average Male
$16,648
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.25% of Saxon residents speak only English, while 22.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,488 | 784 | 52.69% |
| White | 919 | 381 | 41.46% |
| Hispanic | 995 | 336 | 33.77% |
| Multiple | 516 | 169 | 32.75% |
| Other | 167 | 95 | 56.89% |
| Asian | 66 | 9 | 13.64% |
44.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.51%
Male Poverty Rate
54.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Saxon is Other, with 56.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Saxon is Asian, with 13.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 16.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 59.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 43.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.18% |
| Some College | 38.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.21% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 73.02% |
| Female Employed | 42.2% |
| Male Employed | 20.31% |
| Male Unemployed | 15.08% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $29,368 | $49,111 |
| Households | $28,394 | $43,274 |
| Married Families | $39,737 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,000 | $30,722 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
23.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.9%
Male Marriage Rate
21.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
182
Number of Veterans
182
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 79 |
| Second Gulf War | 63 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 70 |
| 18 to 34 | 63 |
| 75+ | 49 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 101 | 7.44% |
| White | 81 | 6.29% |
| Hispanic | 63 | 8.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.3%
Labor Force Participation
50%
Employment Rate
11.2%
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
63.86%
Born in Saxon
87.15%
Native Born
12.85%
Foreign Born
6.43%
Non Citizen
6.43%
Naturalized
87.15% of Saxon residents were born in the United States, with 63.86% having been born in South Carolina. 6.43% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,296 | 63 | 1.49% |
| 2023 | 4,233 | 62 | 1.49% |
| 2022 | 4,171 | 164 | 4.09% |
| 2021 | 4,007 | 280 | 7.51% |
| 2020 | 3,727 | -100 | -2.61% |
| 2019 | 3,827 | 117 | 3.15% |
| 2018 | 3,710 | -82 | -2.16% |
| 2017 | 3,792 | 58 | 1.55% |
| 2016 | 3,734 | 111 | 3.06% |
| 2015 | 3,623 | 20 | 0.56% |
| 2014 | 3,603 | -226 | -5.9% |
| 2013 | 3,829 | 101 | 2.71% |
| 2012 | 3,728 | -415 | -10.02% |
| 2011 | 4,143 | 719 | 21% |
| 2010 | 3,424 | 0 | 0% |