Spartanburg, SC

Census Place

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2024 Population

38,910

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

1.12% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

23.8%

1.16% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$51,964

1.51% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$203,700

9.93% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

16,739

1.06% 1-year decline

About

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.

96.7% of the residents in Spartanburg, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Spartanburg, SC are Wofford College (524 degrees awarded in 2024), Converse University (224 degrees), and Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Spartanburg (156 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Spartanburg, SC was $203,700, and the homeownership rate was 53.9%.

Most people in Spartanburg, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Spartanburg, SC was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Spartanburg, SC is home to a population of 38.9k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.95% of Spartanburg, SC residents were born outside of the country (2.31k people).

In 2024, there were 1.22 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (18.7k people) in Spartanburg, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.32k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.7%

2024 Citizenship

97.4%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.7% of Spartanburg, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Spartanburg, SC was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Spartanburg, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Spartanburg, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
18.7k ± 1.21k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
15.3k ± 1.15k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
1.32k ± 453

6.63%

Hispanic Population

2.58k people

6.63% of the people in Spartanburg, SC are hispanic (2.58k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Spartanburg, SC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for South Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
65,146 ± 6,228 people
India
21,511 ± 3,594 people
Colombia
15,785 ± 3,080 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 65,146 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 21,511 and Colombia with 15,785.

Foreign-Born Population

5.95%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

2.31k people

5.15%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.99k people

As of 2024, 5.95% of Spartanburg, SC residents (2.31k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Spartanburg, SC was 5.15%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Spartanburg, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
419 ± 135
Vietnam
338 ± 141
Gulf War (1990s)
311 ± 119

Spartanburg, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.24 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Spartanburg, SC.

Health

90.6% of the population of Spartanburg, SC has health coverage, with 41.1% on employee plans, 23.9% on Medicaid, 12.7% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 0.716% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see 1,485 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,485 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1682 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 437 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.8% were men and 55.2% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.9% under 18 years, 23.8% between 18 and 34 years, 34.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.8% were men and 55.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.43%

Uninsured

41.1%

Employer Coverage

23.9%

Medicaid

12.7%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

0.716%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Spartanburg, SC grew by 15.4% from 8.17% to 9.43%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Spartanburg, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Spartanburg, SC employs 16.7k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Spartanburg, SC were Manufacturing (2,871 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,398 people), and Educational Services (1,950 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($95,833), Construction ($70,437), and Educational Services ($54,605).

Employment

Occupations

16.7k

2024 Value

± 1,066

−1.06%

1 Year decline

± 9.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Spartanburg, SC declined at a rate of −1.06%, from 16.9k employees to 16.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Spartanburg, SC, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,765 people), Management Occupations (1,639 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,568 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Spartanburg, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

16.7k

2024 Value

± 1,066

−1.06%

1 Year decline

± 9.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Spartanburg, SC declined at a rate of −1.06%, from 16.9k employees to 16.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Spartanburg, SC, are Manufacturing (2,871 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,398 people), and Educational Services (1,950 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,222

Median earning men ± $4,853

$33,343

Median earning women ± $2,699

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($76,324), Construction ($70,720), and Public Administration ($60,703).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($49,583), Wholesale Trade ($42,066), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($41,556).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

Y-Axis

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.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 58.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.4%), followed by Other (0.595%).

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Spartanburg, SC. Showing the available data for South Carolina.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (40.4%)
Democratic Party
Other (0.595%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 58.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.4%), followed by Other (0.595%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Spartanburg, SC awarded 904 degrees. The student population of Spartanburg, SC in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,333 male students and 2,384 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Spartanburg, SC are White (690 and 76.8%), Black or African American (109 and 12.1%), Hispanic or Latino (47 and 5.23%), and Two or More Races (24 and 2.67%).

The largest universities in Spartanburg, SC by number of degrees awarded are Wofford College (524 and 58%), Converse University (224 and 24.8%), and Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Spartanburg (156 and 17.3%).

The most popular majors in Spartanburg, SC are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (117 and 12.9%), General Biological Sciences (104 and 11.5%), and General Finance (90 and 9.96%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $39,435.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Spartanburg, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 58.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 3,717 (35.9% men and 64.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 3,717 students enrolled in Spartanburg, SC, 35.9% men and 64.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,467 records, of which 65.4% were women and 34.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
104 degrees awarded
General Finance
90 degrees awarded
General Psychology
60 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Spartanburg, SC was General Biological Sciences with 104 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Wofford College
524 degrees awarded
Converse University
224 degrees awarded
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Spartanburg
156 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wofford College with 524 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 267 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Spartanburg, SC, which is 0.419 times less than the 637 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 690 degrees mean that there were 6.33 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 109 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($39,435) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,188) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

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

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Spartanburg, SC was $203,700 in 2024, which is 0.612 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $185,300 to $203,700, a 9.93% increase. The homeownership rate in Spartanburg, SC is 53.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Spartanburg, SC have an average commute time of 20.2 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.

Housing

Property

$203,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$15,717

$8,577

Median Property Taxes

±$751

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Spartanburg, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Spartanburg, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

53.9%

Homeownership

2024

64.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 53.9% of the housing units in Spartanburg, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 53.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Spartanburg, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$51,964

Median Household Income

± $4,163

15.9k

Number of Households

± 1,014

In 2024, the median household income of the 15.9k households in Spartanburg, SC grew to $51,964 from the previous year's value of $51,193.

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 $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Spartanburg, SC is from South Carolina.

0.462

2024 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.464

2023 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2024, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.296% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (77.5%)
Carpooled (11.1%)
Worked At Home (6.78%)

In 2024, 77.5% of workers in Spartanburg, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.1%) and those who worked at home (6.78%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Spartanburg, SC have a shorter commute time (20.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.48% of the workforce in Spartanburg, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Spartanburg, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

23.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Spartanburg, SC (8.65k out of 36.3k 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 Females 55 - 64.

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.