Blacksburg
Town in Cherokee County, South Carolina
Blacksburg is a town in Cherokee County, South Carolina, with 1,889 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 774 ft (236 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cherokee Falls, 4.3 miles S.
- 1,889residents (2020 Census)
- 774 ftelevation · 236 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 4.8 km²
- 1,011 / sq mipopulation density
- 29702ZIP code
About Blacksburg
Blacksburg is a small town in Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Blacksburg had a population of 1,889. The communities of Antioch, Cherokee Falls, Kings Creek, Cashion Crossroads, Buffalo, and Mount Paran are located near the town.
Blacksburg is in Upstate South Carolina on the Interstate 85 corridor about 45 mi (72 km) southwest of Charlotte, North Carolina. It is part of the Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson Combined Statistical Area (CSA) which has a population of 1,478,648 according to 2018 estimates by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Living in Blacksburg
- Median household income
- $32,092
- Median home value
- $157,400
- Median rent
- $834/mo
- Median age
- 33.8
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Blacksburg had 1,889 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,889 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,011 per sq mi (390 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Blacksburg at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Cherokee County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,889 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.87 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.1217° N, 81.5178° W |
| ZIP code | 29702 |
| Official website | townofblacksburgsc.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4506400 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Blacksburg
- Cherokee Falls4.3 mi S
- Earl, NC5.2 mi N
- Grover, NC5.2 mi NE
- East Gaffney6.5 mi SW
- Patterson Springs, NC7.7 mi N
- Smyrna8.2 mi SE
- Gaffney8.8 mi SW
- Hickory Grove11.4 mi SE
- Light Oak, NC11.6 mi N
- Shelby, NC11.8 mi N
- Kings Mountain, NC12.1 mi NE
- Boiling Springs, NC12.2 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Blacksburg
What county is Blacksburg in?
Blacksburg is in Cherokee County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Blacksburg, SC?
1,889 people lived in Blacksburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Blacksburg, SC?
The ZIP code of Blacksburg is 29702.
What is the elevation of Blacksburg?
774 feet (236 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Blacksburg?
Cherokee Falls (4.3 mi), Earl (5.2 mi), Grover (5.2 mi), East Gaffney (6.5 mi), Patterson Springs (7.7 mi).
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