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Cowpens, SC is a small town with a population of 1,990 people. It has a population density of 1,045 people per square mile, compared to the US average of 93 people per square mile. The small-town atmosphere of Cowpens makes it a great place to live and visit! There are several local businesses in town such as the Cowpens Hardware and Supply, Piedmont Pharmacy & Gifts, and Keel & Curley Winery. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing, camping, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and kayaking – all within a short distance of town. Other organizations in Cowpens include the Lions Club International and the Cowpens Historical Society. Local sporting events include high school football games at nearby Gaffney High School or college games at Limestone College in Gaffney. With its warm atmosphere and diverse recreation options, Cowpens is an ideal place for anyone looking for a rural lifestyle.

The population in Cowpens is 1,990. There are 844 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Cowpens is 46.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Cowpens is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Cowpens
- 58.8% are married
- 13.2% are divorced
- 16.8% are married with children
- 22.9% have children, but are single
Race in Cowpens

- 75.0% are White
- 15.6% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 6.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleCowpens, South CarolinaUnited States
  1,990.0329,725,481.0
  52.0%50.5%
  48.0%49.5%
  46.738.4
 
  1,944.0326,569,308.0
  2,156.0309,327,143.0
  2,279.0285,036,114.0
  2,176.0251,960,433.0
  8.2%15.6%
  13.3%30.8%
 
  843.993.4
  2.3583531905.423
  0264836.791
 
  80.8%59.4%
  12.7%12.2%
  0.0%5.6%
  0.0%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.0%0.4%
  2.0%3.2%
  4.6%18.4%
 
  58.8%49.8%
  57.5%48.0%
  1.3%1.8%
  41.2%50.2%
  24.5%33.8%
  11.7%10.8%
  4.9%5.6%
 
  2.32.6
  843.0124,010,992.0
  612.080,755,759.0
  8.2%30.5%
  63.7%42.9%
  231.043,255,233.0
  20.9%15.8%
  7.2%10.8%
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Over 15 years ago

I am a native of Cowpens. I lived elsewhere for several years but moved back here by choice, and don't intend to leave again. Some counterpoints to Brad's review:   More

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Look at this site's data on cost of living. 24% less than national average. You can't beat that. Often, a low cost of living will be associated with a high crime rate.  More

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