Cowpens Town, South Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 2279 residents, 922 households, and 640 families in the town. The population density was 979.3 people per square mile (378.11/kmē), making its South Carolina's 121st most densely populated town. There were 991 housing units at an average density of 425.3 per square mile (164.21/kmē). The average household size was 2.45 persons, and the average family size was 3 persons. In the town Age distribution was 26.7% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 113.4 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 122.5 females. The median age is 36.9 years, the median age of male residents at 35 and the median age of female residents at 38.9. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 1724 White, 487 Black or African American, 3 American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, 18 from two or more races and 47 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $30815, it is the 188th highest town by median household income in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $39387, it is the 161st wealthiest town in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the town was $14847, it is South Carolina's 221st wealthiest town by per capita income. The median income is $21485, The median income for males was $28917, compared to $18293 for females.
In 2000, 573 pupils and students, of which 324 are male and 249 are female, 25.14% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 15 nursery or pri school, 39 kindergarten, 321 elementary school, 145 high school and 53 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2279 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2279 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2282 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2290 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2298 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2302 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2306 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2316 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2339 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2376 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2413 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| Kindergarten | 34 | 5 | 39 |
| Elementary school | 193 | 128 | 321 |
| High school | 55 | 90 | 145 |
| College or graduate school | 34 | 19 | 53 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowpens town, South Carolina | $30815 | $39387 | $14847 |
| Spartanburg County, South Carolina | $37579 | $45349 | $18738 |
| South Carolina, United States | $37082 | $44227 | $18795 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |