Spartanburg, SC

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2023 Population

38,578

0.723% 1-year growth

US Senator

N/ALindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

N/ATim Scott

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

35.6

0.282% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

24.1%

6.19% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$51,193

4.18% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$185,300

12.3% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

16,919

2.55% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Spartanburg, SC had a population of 38.6k people with a median age of 35.6 and a median household income of $51,193. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Spartanburg, SC grew from 38,301 to 38,578, a 0.723% increase and its median household income grew from $49,140 to $51,193, a 4.18% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Spartanburg, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (46.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (42.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.01%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.49%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.99%).

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.

97.4% 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 2023, the median property value in Spartanburg, SC was $185,300, and the homeownership rate was 53.4%.

Most people in Spartanburg, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.9 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 38.6k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.15% of Spartanburg, SC residents were born outside of the country (1.99k people).

In 2023, there were 1.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (17.9k people) in Spartanburg, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.16k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.4%

2023 Citizenship

97%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.4% of Spartanburg, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Spartanburg, SC was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
17.9k ± 1.14k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
16.2k ± 1.1k
Two+ (Hispanic)
1.16k ± 423

6.56%

Hispanic Population

2.53k people

6.56% of the people in Spartanburg, SC are hispanic (2.53k people).

The following chart shows the 7 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
58,419 ± 5,900 people
India
18,341 ± 3,319 people
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.

Foreign-Born Population

5.15%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.99k people

5.86%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.24k people

As of 2023, 5.15% of Spartanburg, SC residents (1.99k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Spartanburg, SC was 5.86%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Vietnam
470 ± 162
Gulf War (2001-)
311 ± 111
Gulf War (1990s)
272 ± 115

Spartanburg, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.51 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Spartanburg, SC employs 16.9k people. The largest industries in Spartanburg, SC are Manufacturing (2,782 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,385 people), and Educational Services (2,107 people), and the highest paying industries are Construction ($67,923), Public Administration ($63,158), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($61,991).

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.

Employment

Occupations

16.9k

2023 Value

± 1,077

2.55%

1 Year growth

± 8.84%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Spartanburg, SC grew at a rate of 2.55%, from 16.5k employees to 16.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Spartanburg, SC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,789 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,784 people), and Management Occupations (1,727 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Spartanburg, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

16.9k

2023 Value

± 1,077

2.55%

1 Year growth

± 8.84%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Spartanburg, SC grew at a rate of 2.55%, from 16.5k employees to 16.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Spartanburg, SC, are Manufacturing (2,782 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,385 people), and Educational Services (2,107 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

$47,500

Median earning men ± $4,414

$32,856

Median earning women ± $3,148

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Construction ($68,182), Wholesale Trade ($61,591), and Public Administration ($58,906).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($64,079), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($57,778), and Information ($51,458).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Employment change between N/A N/A and N/A N/A

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The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in N/A.

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.

Admissions & Enrollments

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).

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 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.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
44 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
96 degrees awarded
General Finance
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.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Wofford College
517 degrees awarded
Converse University
343 degrees awarded
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Spartanburg
122 degrees awarded

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

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.

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 ($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.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

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.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Spartanburg, SC was $185,300 in 2023, which is 0.611 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $165,000 to $185,300, a 12.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Spartanburg, SC is 53.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Spartanburg, SC have an average commute time of 20.9 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 $51,193. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Spartanburg, SC was Census Tract 212 with a value of $110,127, followed by Census Tract 213.02 and Census Tract 213.03, with respective values of $97,758 and $81,964.

Housing

Property

$185,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$13,644

$8,504

Median Property Taxes

±$736

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 range.

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

Rent vs Own

53.4%

Homeownership

2023

65.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 53.4% of the housing units in Spartanburg, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 53%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 212
Census Tract 213.02
Census Tract 213.03

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Spartanburg, SC was Census Tract 212 with a value of $110,127, followed by Census Tract 213.02 and Census Tract 213.03, with respective values of $97,758 and $81,964.

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

Household Income

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

$51,193

Median Household Income

± $3,887

15.9k

Number of Households

± 1,006

In 2023, the median household income of the 15.9k households in Spartanburg, SC grew to $51,193 from the previous year's value of $49,140.

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.

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.

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 2023

Drove Alone (77.5%)
Carpooled (10.9%)
Worked At Home (6.57%)

In 2023, 77.5% of workers in Spartanburg, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.9%) and those who worked at home (6.57%).

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

20.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Spartanburg, SC have a shorter commute time (20.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.04% 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

24.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Spartanburg, SC (8.7k out of 36.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.8% of the population of Spartanburg, SC has health coverage, with 42.4% on employee plans, 24% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 0.735% 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.

Coverage

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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 24.3% between 18 and 34 years, 33.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.6% were men and 55.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.17%

Uninsured

42.4%

Employer Coverage

24%

Medicaid

12.9%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

0.735%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Spartanburg, SC declined by 13.4% from 9.44% to 8.17%.

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.

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