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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Spartanburg Metro

Spartanburg, SC · 2 counties · 355,241 residents · 1,321.963 sq mi
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Spartanburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,788. Population has grown 25% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $147,425.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
355,241
+25%since 2000
from 283,672 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
269 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 215 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+8%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
245K281K316K351K386K1990201020202024Spartanburg
2024375K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,788
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,932 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,508
+49%since 2000
from $18,437 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,425
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,472 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$816
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
29.5% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+27%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(207,907)
Black21.8%(61,753)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(7,280)
Asian1.3%(3,747)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.3%(142,580)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(231,719)
Black20.3%(72,000)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(28,170)
Asian2.3%(8,254)
Other3.2%(11,210)
Diversity Score64.4%(228,714)
Segregation Score34.8%(123,748)
Diversity Score
64
+28%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+65%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.8%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

SpartanburgCENTRAL39,978
What's inside

2 component counties

Spartanburg CountyCENTRAL380,857Union County26,799
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spartanburg, SC?

Spartanburg, SC has about 355,241 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Spartanburg, SC?

The typical household in Spartanburg, SC earns about $52,788 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spartanburg, SC expensive?

In Spartanburg, SC, the median home is worth about $147,425, and the typical rent is about $816 a month.

How educated are people in Spartanburg, SC?

About 24.0% of adults age 25 and over in Spartanburg, SC hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spartanburg, SC?

About 14.9% of people in Spartanburg, SC live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spartanburg, SC grown since 1990?

Yes, Spartanburg, SC has grown since 1990. The population has added about 98,104 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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