Spartanburg County, South Carolina

SC · FIPS 45083 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 347,852 #215 / 3,222
93th
Median Household Income $66,234 -11.9% #1,503 / 3,222
53th
Median Age 37.8 years -2.8% #2,623 / 3,222
19th
Median Home Value $233,300 -17.2% #1,043 / 3,222
68th
Median Gross Rent $1,084 -6.8% #760 / 3,222
76th
Poverty Rate 14.5% +15.1% #1,849 / 3,222
43th

Demographics

Spartanburg County has a population of 347,852, making it the #215 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.8 years, which is 2.8% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

91.3%
Native Born
8.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Spartanburg County is $66,234, ranking #1,503 out of 3,222 counties — 11.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.5% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.

Median Household Income
$66,234 −11.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,503 of 3,222
53th percentile
Per Capita Income
$34,071 −17.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,747 of 3,222
46th percentile
Poverty Rate
14.5% +15.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,849 of 3,222
43th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.3% −18.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,518 of 3,222
53th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.1% −25.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,216 of 3,222
62th percentile
Mean Commute Time
27.5 min −0.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,381 of 3,222
57th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Spartanburg County is $233,300 (-17.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,084/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.0%.

Median Home Value
$233,300 −17.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,043 of 3,222
68th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,084 −6.8% vs nat'l
Rank #760 of 3,222
76th percentile
Homeownership Rate
73.0% +13.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,871 of 3,222
42th percentile
73.0% Homeownership

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Health

89.3% of residents in Spartanburg County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% below the national rate.

89.3% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
89.3% −2.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,316 of 3,222
28th percentile

About Spartanburg County, South Carolina

Spartanburg County, South Carolina has a total population of 347,852, making it the 215th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Spartanburg County is 37.8 years, which is 2.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Spartanburg County is $66,234, which ranks #1,503 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.

The median home value in Spartanburg County is $233,300, 17.2% below the national median. Renters in Spartanburg County pay a median gross rent of $1,084 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Spartanburg County, 25.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 25.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.5 min.

Spartanburg County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 65.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (19.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.3%).

All data for Spartanburg County, South Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.