Spartanburg County, SC Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Spartanburg County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 345,061 | 5,341,662 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 421.2 | 166.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.00% | 1.07% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.7 | 40.1 | 37.1 |
| Households | 128,600 | 2,071,127 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Spartanburg County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Spartanburg County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,356 | $66,957 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.19% | 5.21% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Spartanburg County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $167,194 | $224,357 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,019 | $1,126 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 72.9% | 71.4% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM .
| Metric | Spartanburg County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 21.9 | 22.2 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 7.8% | 10.0% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Spartanburg County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Spartanburg County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.4% | 28.2% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Health
Spartanburg County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Spartanburg County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.2 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.3% | 19.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.9% | 21.5% | 19.0% |