Spartanburg, SC

Census Place

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2022 Population
38,301
0.819% 1-year growth
US Senator
Lindsey Graham
Republican Party
US Senator
Tim Scott
Republican Party
2022 Median Age
35.5
0% 1-year change
2022 Poverty Rate
25.7%
6.9% 1-year increase
2022 Median Household Income
$49,140
8.65% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$165,000
15.1% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
16,498
0.0182% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Spartanburg, SC had a population of 38.3k people with a median age of 35.5 and a median household income of $49,140. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Spartanburg, SC grew from 37,990 to 38,301, a 0.819% increase and its median household income grew from $45,228 to $49,140, a 8.65% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Spartanburg, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (45.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (44.7%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.17%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.15%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.08%).

None of the households in Spartanburg, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97% of the residents in Spartanburg, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Spartanburg, SC are Wofford College (517 degrees awarded in 2022), Converse University (343 degrees), and Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Spartanburg (122 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Spartanburg, SC was $165,000, and the homeownership rate was 53%.

Most people in Spartanburg, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Spartanburg, SC was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Spartanburg, SC is home to a population of 38.3k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2022, 5.86% of Spartanburg, SC residents were born outside of the country (2.24k people).

In 2022, there were 1.02 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (17.5k people) in Spartanburg, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 833 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

97%
2022 Citizenship
97.1%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 97% of Spartanburg, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Spartanburg, SC was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Spartanburg, SC
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    17.5k ± 1.14k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    17.1k ± 1.17k
  3. Two+ (Hispanic)
    833 ± 340
5.08%
Hispanic Population
1.95k people

In 2022, there were 1.02 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (17.5k people) in Spartanburg, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 833 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.08% of the people in Spartanburg, SC are hispanic (1.95k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    58,419 ± 5,900 people
  2. India
    18,341 ± 3,319 people
  3. Honduras
    13,844 ± 2,885 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 58,419 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 18,341 and Honduras with 13,844.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.86%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
2.24k people
5.56%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
2.11k people

As of 2022, 5.86% of Spartanburg, SC residents (2.24k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Spartanburg, SC was 5.56%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    489 ± 124
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    349 ± 125
  3. Korea
    292 ± 206

Spartanburg, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.4 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Spartanburg, SC employs 16.5k people. The largest industries in Spartanburg, SC are Manufacturing (2,753 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,580 people), and Educational Services (2,124 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($86,339), Construction ($65,376), and Public Administration ($56,667).

Males in South Carolina have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,636. The income inequality in South Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

16.5k
2022 Value
± 1,064
0.0182%
1 Year growth
± 8.87%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Spartanburg, SC grew at a rate of 0.0182%, from 16.5k employees to 16.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Spartanburg, SC, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,736 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,711 people), and Production Occupations (1,611 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Spartanburg, SC.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

16.5k
2022 Value
± 1,064
0.0182%
1 Year growth
± 8.87%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Spartanburg, SC grew at a rate of 0.0182%, from 16.5k employees to 16.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Spartanburg, SC, are Manufacturing (2,753 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,580 people), and Educational Services (2,124 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Spartanburg, SC, though some of these residents may live in Spartanburg, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$43,259
Median earning men ± $4,693
$32,686
Median earning women ± $2,482

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Construction ($65,702), Public Administration ($55,735), and Wholesale Trade ($54,125).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($60,303), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($55,536), and Information ($45,750).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.54%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.26M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.54% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from South Carolina

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Lindsey Graham
Senator from South Carolina2
Assumed office on January 3, 2003
Tim Scott
Senator from South Carolina3
Assumed office on January 2, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from South Carolina

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Spartanburg, SC awarded 982 degrees. The student population of Spartanburg, SC in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,145 male students and 2,118 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Spartanburg, SC are White (724 and 75.7%), followed by Black or African American (125 and 13.1%), Hispanic or Latino (49 and 5.13%), and Two or More Races (28 and 2.93%).

The largest universities in Spartanburg, SC by number of degrees awarded are Wofford College (517 and 52.6%), Converse University (343 and 34.9%), and Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Spartanburg (122 and 12.4%).

The most popular majors in Spartanburg, SC are General Biological Sciences (96 and 9.78%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (87 and 8.86%), and General Finance (74 and 7.54%).

The median tuition cost in Spartanburg, SC for private four year colleges is $35,410.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in Spartanburg, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 58.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 3,263 (35.1% men and 64.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 3,263 students enrolled in Spartanburg, SC, 35.1% men and 64.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,325 records, of which 65.3% were women and 34.7% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 44 degrees awarded
  2. 96 degrees awarded
  3. 74 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Spartanburg, SC was General Psychology with 44 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Spartanburg, SC according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 517 degrees awarded
  2. 343 degrees awarded
  3. 122 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wofford College with 517 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 259 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Spartanburg, SC, which is 0.358 times less than the 723 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 724 degrees mean that there were 5.79 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 125 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($35,410) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,060) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,275) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.83% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.688% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.18M), Some college (892k), and Bachelors Degree (705k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Spartanburg, SC was $165,000 in 2022, which is 0.585 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $143,300 to $165,000, a 15.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Spartanburg, SC is 53%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Spartanburg, SC have an average commute time of 21.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Spartanburg, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Spartanburg, SC is $49,140. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Spartanburg, SC was Census Tract 213.02 with a value of $94,655, followed by Census Tract 212 and Census Tract 213.03, with respective values of $92,267 and $79,079.

Property

$165,000
Median Property Value 2022
±$9,248
$8,254
Median Property Taxes
±$699

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Rent vs Own

53%
Homeownership
2022
67.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 53% of the housing units in Spartanburg, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 52.5%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 213.02
  2. Census Tract 212
  3. Census Tract 213.03

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Spartanburg, SC was Census Tract 213.02 with a value of $94,655, followed by Census Tract 212 and Census Tract 213.03, with respective values of $92,267 and $79,079.

The following map shows all of the places in Spartanburg, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$49,140
Median Household Income
± $3,932
15.6k
Number of Households
± 934

In 2022, the median household income of the 15.6k households in Spartanburg, SC grew to $49,140 from the previous year's value of $45,228.

The following chart displays the households in Spartanburg, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Spartanburg, SC is from South Carolina.
0.464
2022 Wage GINI in South Carolina
0.463
2021 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2022, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.334% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Carolina in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (78.9%)
  2. Carpooled (10.5%)
  3. Worked At Home (5.11%)

In 2022, 78.9% of workers in Spartanburg, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.5%) and those who worked at home (5.11%).

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Commute Time

21.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Spartanburg, SC have a shorter commute time (21.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2% of the workforce in Spartanburg, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Spartanburg, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Spartanburg, SC have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

25.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Spartanburg, SC (9.22k out of 35.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males < 5 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Spartanburg, SC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

90.6% of the population of Spartanburg, SC has health coverage, with 40.2% on employee plans, 24.2% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 0.907% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Spartanburg County, SC see 1546 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.586% increase from the previous year (1537 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2048 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 779 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,546 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Spartanburg County, SC

Primary care physicians in Spartanburg County, SC see an average of 1,546 patients per year. This represents a 0.586% increase from the previous year (1,537 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Spartanburg County, SC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.4% under 18 years, 24.1% between 18 and 34 years, 33.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44% were men and 56% were women.

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Uninsured People

9.44%
Uninsured
40.2%
Employer Coverage
24.2%
Medicaid
13.3%
Medicare
11.9%
Non-Group
0.907%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Spartanburg, SC grew by 10.1% from 8.57% to 9.44%.

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