CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 238.05
South Carolina · Spartanburg County · 3,497 residents · 40.967 sq mi
Notable rankings
#7lowest low poverty in SC#596 US0.7%#87highest household income in SC$115,769#144lowest low rent burden in SC17.3%#259lowest low density in SC85.36/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Spartanburg County, SC
The short version
Census Tract 238.05 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,769. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $329,100. Poverty is rare here, at 0.7% of residents. Households here earn about 75% more than the Spartanburg County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,497
+11%since 2020
from 3,149 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
85 / sq mi
+11%since 2020
from 77 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
Unchangedsince 2020
from 42.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$115,769
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $66,705 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,471
+28%since 2020
from $29,946 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.9%
+22.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.286
−24%since 2020
from 0.376 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.8%
Retail trade13.6%
Information6.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
Finance & insurance4.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
Other services2.1%
Public administration1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
Construction0.5%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$329,100
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $176,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$857
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $730 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 89.1% in 2020
11.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.3%
−19.6 ptssince 2020
from 36.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+7%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(2,797)
Black2.3%(72)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(44)
Asian5.1%(160)
Other2.4%(76)
Diversity Score25.9%(816)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92%(3,218)
Black1.7%(58)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian4.7%(164)
Other1.6%(57)
Diversity Score18.8%(658)
Diversity Score
19
−27%since 2020
from 26 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 92.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.7 min
−3%since 2020
from 25.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 84.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 66.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
Female
50.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 82.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 90.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,497 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $115,769 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $329,100, and the typical rent is about $857 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.3% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 0.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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