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Blacksburg, SC

Town in Cherokee County, South Carolina.

Population

2,063

Land area

1.9sq mi

People per sq mi

1,103

ZIP codes

0

Blacksburg and its ZIP codes

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Blacksburg at a glance

  • Blacksburg is about 6.3 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $32,092 a year, 54% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,400 (39% below South Carolina) and median rent is $834 a month.

Local data for Blacksburg, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Blacksburg, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$32,092

Poverty rate

31.4%

Median home value

$157,400

Median rent

$834/mo

Homeownership

41.5%

Bachelor's or higher

13.3%

Median age

33.8

Average commute

30.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (297), German Americans (241), Mexican Americans (187).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cherokee County. PPP loans are for Blacksburg.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.4%

Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,376

18,221 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$43,456

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$332M

FY 2026, $5,914 per person

Cherokee County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Blacksburg, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone81.1%
  • Carpooled10.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
  • Worked from home7.9%

Average one-way commute: 30.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Blacksburg, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

476

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

23

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 27°F

45.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Blacksburg, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.5%

U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts

Diabetes

14.3%

U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts

Smoking

17.5%

U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.9%

U.S. 11.1% +2.8 pts

Cities near Blacksburg

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Cherokee FallsCensus-designated place4.6 mi0.1
Earl, NCTown4.8 mi0.9
Grover, NCTown5.2 mi1
East GaffneyCensus-designated place6.4 mi3
Patterson Springs, NCTown7.3 mi1
SmyrnaTown8.4 mi0.7
GaffneyCity8.6 mi9.1
Shelby, NCCity11 mi22.4
Light Oak, NCCensus-designated place11 mi1.4
Hickory GroveTown12 mi1.7
Kings Mountain, NCCity12 mi14.6
Boiling Springs, NCTown12 mi4.5
Lattimore, NCTown15 mi1
SharonTown16 mi1.3
Mooresboro, NCTown16 mi1.8
Cliffside, NCCensus-designated place16 mi2.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Blacksburg, SC in?
Blacksburg is in Cherokee County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Blacksburg, SC?
About 2,063 people live in Blacksburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Blacksburg?
Nearby places include Cherokee Falls (4.6 mi), Earl, NC (4.8 mi), Grover, NC (5.2 mi), East Gaffney (6.4 mi), Patterson Springs, NC (7.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023