Spartanburg, SC

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

322,864

2.89% 1-year growth

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.1

0.263% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

13.9%

3.51% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$57,627

7.2% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$164,300

7.39% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

150,940

3.76% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Spartanburg, SC had a population of 323k people with a median age of 38.1 and a median household income of $57,627. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Spartanburg, SC grew from 313,791 to 322,864, a 2.89% increase and its median household income grew from $53,757 to $57,627, a 7.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Spartanburg, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (20.2%), White (Hispanic) (3.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.62%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.23%).

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.

96.5% of the residents in Spartanburg, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Spartanburg, SC are University of South Carolina-Upstate (1,248 degrees awarded in 2021), Spartanburg Community College (935 degrees), and Wofford College (493 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Spartanburg, SC was $164,300, and the homeownership rate was 72.3%.

Most people in Spartanburg, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Spartanburg, SC was 2 cars per household.

Spartanburg, SC borders Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, Columbia, SC, Forest City, NC, Gaffney, SC, Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC, and Newberry, SC.

About the photo: One Morgan Square in Downtown Spartanburg

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United States South Carolina

Population & Diversity

Spartanburg, SC is home to a population of 323k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.96% of Spartanburg, SC residents were born outside of the country (22.5k people).

In 2021, there were 3.33 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (217k people) in Spartanburg, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 65.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10.7k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.5%

2021 Citizenship

96.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.5% of Spartanburg, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Spartanburg, SC was 96.5%, 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)
217k ± 722
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
65.2k ± 862
White (Hispanic)
10.7k ± 1.15k

7.32%

Hispanic Population

23.6k people

7.32% of the people in Spartanburg, SC are hispanic (23.6k 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 MSA level, so we are showing data for South Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
59,828 ± 5,970 people
India
16,728 ± 3,170 people
Honduras
13,020 ± 2,798 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 59,828 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 16,728 and Honduras with 13,020.

Foreign-Born Population

6.96%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

22.5k people

6.64%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

20.8k people

As of 2021, 6.96% of Spartanburg, SC residents (22.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Spartanburg, SC was 6.64%, 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

Vietnam
6,180 ± 604
Gulf War (2001-)
4,137 ± 620
Gulf War (1990s)
2,563 ± 374

Spartanburg, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.49 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Spartanburg, SC employs 151k people. The largest industries in Spartanburg, SC are Manufacturing (30,824 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (18,844 people), and Retail Trade (17,037 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($58,402), Utilities ($47,843), and Wholesale Trade ($46,541).

Males in South Carolina have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,907. The income inequality in South Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

151k

2021 Value

± 3,403

3.76%

1 Year growth

± 3.08%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Spartanburg, SC grew at a rate of 3.76%, from 145k employees to 151k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Spartanburg, SC, are Production Occupations (17,610 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (17,289 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (14,535 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

151k

2021 Value

± 3,403

3.76%

1 Year growth

± 3.08%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Spartanburg, SC grew at a rate of 3.76%, from 145k employees to 151k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Spartanburg, SC, are Manufacturing (30,824 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (18,844 people), and Retail Trade (17,037 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

$43,155

Median earning men ± $1,056

$32,077

Median earning women ± $906

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,146), Manufacturing ($52,488), and Wholesale Trade ($51,656).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($40,877), Public Administration ($40,534), and Manufacturing ($37,514).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,969
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,819
Manufacturing
1,684
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$6.91M
Manufacturing
$2.33M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$1.26M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $39.9B, followed by Plastics/rubber ($29.5B) and Machinery ($26.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound South Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$273B

2020 Value in South Carolina

$613B

Projected 2050 Value in South Carolina

124% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Carolina trade was $273B. This is expected to increase 124% to $613B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound South Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

North Carolina
$28.9B
Georgia
$21.4B
Texas
$10.9B

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $28.9B, followed by Georgia with $21.4B and Texas and $10.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that South Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.11%)
Libertarian Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Carolina

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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.

US Representative Elections

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.

Education

In 2021, universities in Spartanburg, SC awarded 3,504 degrees. The student population of Spartanburg, SC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,822 male students and 10,495 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Spartanburg, SC are White (2,249 and 65.6%), followed by Black or African American (644 and 18.8%), Hispanic or Latino (236 and 6.88%), and Two or More Races (126 and 3.68%).

The largest universities in Spartanburg, SC by number of degrees awarded are University of South Carolina-Upstate (1,248 and 35.6%), Spartanburg Community College (935 and 26.7%), and Wofford College (493 and 14.1%).

The most popular majors in Spartanburg, SC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (468 and 13.4%), Registered Nursing (322 and 9.19%), and General Business Administration & Management (177 and 5.05%).

The median tuition costs in Spartanburg, SC are $19,500 for private four year colleges, and $11,208 and $22,710 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Spartanburg, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 16,317 (35.7% men and 64.3% 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 2021 there were 16,317 students enrolled in Spartanburg, SC, 35.7% men and 64.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,339 records, of which 62.1% were women and 37.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
120 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
282 degrees awarded
General Psychology
140 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Spartanburg, SC was General Biological Sciences with 120 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

University of South Carolina-Upstate
1,248 degrees awarded
Spartanburg Community College
935 degrees awarded
Wofford College
493 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of South Carolina-Upstate with 1,248 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,300 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Spartanburg, SC, which is 0.59 times less than the 2,204 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,249 degrees mean that there were 3.49 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 644 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 ($19,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,705) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,600) 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 2021, 0.829% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.722% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.18M), Some college (890k), and Bachelors Degree (688k).

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 $164,300 in 2021, which is 0.671 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $153,000 to $164,300, a 7.39% increase. The homeownership rate in Spartanburg, SC is 72.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Spartanburg, SC have an average commute time of 23.7 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 $57,627. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Spartanburg, SC was Beaufort County, SC with a value of $74,199, followed by York County, SC and Charleston County, SC, with respective values of $72,234 and $70,807.

Housing

Property

$164,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,081

$88,263

Median Property Taxes

±$2,413

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

72.3%

Homeownership

2021

67.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.3% of the housing units in Spartanburg, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.3%.

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)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Spartanburg, SC was Beaufort County, SC with a value of $74,199, followed by York County, SC and Charleston County, SC, with respective values of $72,234 and $70,807.

The following map shows all of the counties 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.

$57,627

Median Household Income

± $1,572

122k

Number of Households

± 2,983

In 2021, the median household income of the 122k households in Spartanburg, SC grew to $57,627 from the previous year's value of $53,757.

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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.462

2020 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2021, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.122% growth from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021

Drove Alone (82.5%)
Carpooled (9.58%)
Worked At Home (5.68%)

In 2021, 82.5% of workers in Spartanburg, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.58%) and those who worked at home (5.68%).

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

23.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Spartanburg, SC have a shorter commute time (23.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.7% 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

13.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Spartanburg, SC (44k out of 315k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

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

89.8% of the population of Spartanburg, SC has health coverage, with 47.4% on employee plans, 16% on Medicaid, 12.8% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 1.47% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see 1485 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.602% decrease from the previous year (1494 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1768 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 524 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,485 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in South Carolina

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see an average of 1,485 patients per year. This represents a 0.602% decrease from the previous year (1,494 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.1% under 18 years, 21.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.2%

Uninsured

47.4%

Employer Coverage

16%

Medicaid

12.8%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

1.47%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Spartanburg, SC declined by 2.01% from 10.4% to 10.2%.

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.