Spartanburg, SC Demographics
What is the population of Spartanburg?
There are 38,301 residents in Spartanburg, with a median age of 35.5. Of this, 45.3% are males and 54.7% are females. US-born citizens make up 92.67% of the resident pool in Spartanburg, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.29%. Additionally, 3.04% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 31,429 people in Spartanburg currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 38,301 | 0.8% |
| Male Population | 17,349 | -1.8% |
| Female Population | 20,952 | 3.0% |
Male Population 45.3%
Female Population 54.7%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35.5 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 35,493 | 0.4% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,645 | 6.2% |
| Not Citizen | 1,163 | 6.9% |
Citizen U.S. Born 92.67%
Citizen not U.S. Born 4.29%
Not Citizen 3.04%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 128 | 21.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 3,745 | -4.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,612 | 5.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,004 | -3.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 31,429 | 1.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.34%
Moved from Same County 9.88%
Moved from Same State 4.25%
Moved from Different State 2.65%
Same House as Last Year 82.89%
What are the employment statistics in Spartanburg?
White-collar workers make up 73.16% of the working population in Spartanburg, while blue-collar employees account for 26.84%. There are also 1,376 entrepreneurs in Spartanburg (8.34% of the workforce); 11,239 workers employed in private companies (68.12%); and 2,453 people working in governmental institutions (14.87%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 12,070 | 2.6% |
| Blue Collar | 4,428 | -6.5% |
White Collar 73.16%
Blue Collar 26.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,376 | -6.5% |
| Private Companies | 11,239 | 0.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,453 | -3.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,430 | 8.2% |
Self Employees 8.34%
Private Companies 68.12%
Governmental Workers 14.87%
Not for Profit Companies 8.67%
How many households are there in Spartanburg?
There are a total of 15,587 households in Spartanburg, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 57.5% of these Spartanburg households, while non-family units account for the remaining 42.5%. Additionally, 30.22% of households have children and 69.78% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 15,587 | 1.7% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 8,962 | 2.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 6,625 | 0.6% |
Family Households 57.5%
Non-Family Households 42.5%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 4,710 | 0.3% |
| Households without Children | 10,877 | 2.3% |
Households with Children 30.22%
Households without Children 69.78%
What are the median and average incomes in Spartanburg?
The average annual household income in Spartanburg is $71,156, while the median household income sits at $49,140 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $51,638, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $51,946. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $31,875 and $42,470, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $71,156 | 7.5% |
| Median Household Income | $49,140 | 8.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | 7 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 26,510 | -1.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Spartanburg?
There are 17,352 housing units in Spartanburg, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1968. Of the 15,587 occupied housing units in Spartanburg, 52.95% are owner-occupied, while 47.05% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 57.95% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $184,300. In general, housing costs reach $954 per month in Spartanburg.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 17,352 | -0.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1968 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 2,074 | -4.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,468 | 16.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,598 | -0.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,056 | 0.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,886 | -7.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,732 | -2.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,118 | -1.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,403 | -3.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 974 | 20.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 43 | 65.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 15,587 | 1.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 8,254 | 2.6% |
| Renter Occupied | $7,333 | 0.6% |
Owner Occupied 52.95%
Renter Occupied 47.05%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 4,783 | -4.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 3,471 | 14.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $184,300 | 14.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $137,200 | 18.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $954 | 5.8% |
With Mortgage 57.95%
Without Mortgage 42.05%
What is the level of education in Spartanburg?
Approximately 40.54% of the population in Spartanburg holds a high school degree (that's 11,922 residents), while 20.61% have attained a college certificate (6,030 locals) and 18.03% have a bachelor's degree (5,303 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 819 | -3.5% |
| Some High School | 11,922 | 4.2% |
| Some College | 6,030 | -3.0% |
| Associate Degree | 2,146 | 6.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5,303 | -2.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,160 | 5.4% |
No High School 2.78%
Some High School 40.54%
Some College 20.61%
Associate Degree 7.3%
Bachelor's Degree 18.03%
Graduate Degree 10.74%
What is the marital status of Spartanburg residents?
A total of 12,978 people in Spartanburg have never been married (which represents 42.07% of the total population), while 12,041 of them are wedded (39.04%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,084 (3.51%) and 3,573 (11.58%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 12,978 | 3.0% |
| Married | 12,041 | -0.8% |
| Separated | 1,084 | -9.0% |
| Widowed | 2,254 | 5.9% |
| Divorced | 3,573 | 3,573.0% |
Never Married 42.07%
Married 39.04%
Separated 3.51%
Widowed 7.31%
Divorced 11.58%
What are the most common means of transportation in Spartanburg?
The top three means of transportation people in Spartanburg use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 14,218 residents commute by car, 404 prefer going to work by walking and 114 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 14,218 | -0.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 114 | -18.6% |
| Subway or Elevated | 9 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 18 | N/A |
| Motorcycle | 41 | 57.7% |
| TaxiCab | 60 | 1.7% |
| Walk | 404 | 16.4% |
What is the median and average household income in Spartanburg by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.