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Cowpens, SC
Town in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
Population
1,840
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
802
ZIP codes
0
Cowpens and its ZIP codes
Cowpens at a glance
- Cowpens is about 4.6 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $39,094 a year, 44% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,300 (38% below South Carolina) and median rent is $815 a month.
Local data for Cowpens, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cowpens, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,094
Poverty rate
29.1%
Median home value
$160,300
Median rent
$815/mo
Homeownership
68.9%
Bachelor's or higher
15.1%
Median age
54.3
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (237), Puerto Ricans (114), Mexican Americans (96).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Spartanburg County. PPP loans are for Cowpens.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,161
157,484 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,886
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.2B
FY 2026, $6,834 per person
How people get to work
Cowpens, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.8%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home8.1%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cowpens, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
862
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
224
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 32°F
50.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cowpens, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.6%
U.S. 11.1% +3.5 pts
Cities near Cowpens
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CliftonCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 1.1 |
| ConverseCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.7 |
| MayoCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 3 |
| GlendaleCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.2 |
| DraytonCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.4 |
| Ben AvonCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.7 |
| WhitneyCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 3.1 |
| PacoletTown | 7.5 mi | 5.8 |
| Central PacoletTown | 8.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Camp CroftCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 2.6 |
| SpartanburgCity | 9.1 mi | 20.3 |
| HilltopCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.8 |
| ChesneeCity | 9.2 mi | 1.1 |
| GaffneyCity | 9.3 mi | 9.1 |
| Valley FallsCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 5.2 |
| Boiling SpringsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cowpens, SC in?
- Cowpens is in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Cowpens, SC?
- About 1,840 people live in Cowpens, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cowpens?
- Nearby places include Clifton (2.7 mi), Converse (2.8 mi), Mayo (5.2 mi), Glendale (5.3 mi), Drayton (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023