Spartanburg County, SC

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Spartanburg County Overview

330,119
TOTAL POPULATION
161,252
MALE POPULATION
168,867
FEMALE POPULATION
95.49
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.72
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,039
PER CAPITA INCOME
$75,197
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$61,955
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,325
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
162,502
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Spartanburg County Area Codes

Race in Spartanburg County

The most populous races in Spartanburg County are White / Caucasian (228,719 | 69.3%), Black / African American (66,986 | 20.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (25,019 | 7.6%).
Race in Spartanburg County
Race# Population% Population
Asian7,4382.2%
Black / African American66,98620.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific420.0%
Hispanic or Latino25,0197.6%
Native / Alaskan7150.2%
White / Caucasian228,71969.3%
Two or more Races18,6865.7%
Some other Race7,5332.3%
Total330,119100.0%

Ancestry in Spartanburg County

The most populous ancestries reported in Spartanburg County are English (35,326 | 10.7%), Irish (29,413 | 8.9%), American (29,248 | 8.9%), German (27,232 | 8.3%), and Mexican (14,161 | 4.3%), together accounting for 41.0% of all Spartanburg County residents.
Ancestry in Spartanburg County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1,4500.4%
Alaskan Athabascan10.0%
Albanian1870.1%
Alsatian160.0%
American29,2488.9%
Apache460.0%
Arab3980.1%
Argentinean2170.1%
Armenian330.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac140.0%
Australian140.0%
Austrian4190.1%
Bahamian970.0%
Bangladeshi9780.3%
Barbadian130.0%
Basque880.0%
Belgian1830.1%
Bermudan140.0%
Bhutanese3200.1%
Blackfeet2850.1%
Brazilian2080.1%
British1,6750.5%
Bulgarian4290.1%
Burmese4380.1%
Cajun1200.0%
Cambodian610.0%
Canadian3180.1%
Cape Verdean340.0%
Celtic2160.1%
Central American3,4181.0%
Central American Indian1440.0%
Cherokee9940.3%
Chickasaw450.0%
Chilean1670.1%
Chinese3780.1%
Chippewa440.0%
Choctaw70.0%
Colombian1,0580.3%
Costa Rican320.0%
Cree80.0%
Creek150.0%
Croatian1400.0%
Cuban1,3550.4%
Cypriot1680.1%
Czech2960.1%
Czechoslovakian1490.1%
Danish3510.1%
Dominican2120.1%
Dutch2,1970.7%
Dutch West Indian110.0%
Eastern European3540.1%
Ecuadorian1820.1%
Egyptian940.0%
English35,32610.7%
Estonian1260.0%
Ethiopian850.0%
European3,9511.2%
Finnish8970.3%
French3,8341.2%
French Canadian8250.3%
German27,2328.3%
Greek5760.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro200.0%
Guatemalan1,0380.3%
Haitian1100.0%
Honduran1,9380.6%
Hungarian3570.1%
Icelander1380.0%
Indian (Asian)1,2820.4%
Indonesian2480.1%
Iranian1100.0%
Irish29,4138.9%
Iroquois380.0%
Israeli660.0%
Italian6,8052.1%
Jamaican2400.1%
Japanese1,1090.3%
Kenyan420.0%
Korean6670.2%
Latvian260.0%
Lebanese1920.1%
Liberian450.0%
Lithuanian2470.1%
Lumbee570.0%
Macedonian650.0%
Malaysian9420.3%
Maltese70.0%
Mexican14,1614.3%
Mexican American Indian1560.1%
Native Hawaiian650.0%
Nicaraguan550.0%
Nigerian2480.1%
Northern European2200.1%
Norwegian8840.3%
Ottawa50.0%
Pakistani2460.1%
Palestinian130.0%
Panamanian120.0%
Paraguayan350.0%
Pennsylvania German2450.1%
Peruvian730.0%
Polish3,9391.2%
Portuguese3810.1%
Potawatomi130.0%
Puerto Rican2,6640.8%
Romanian4160.1%
Russian3,4751.1%
Salvadoran3430.1%
Samoan360.0%
Scandinavian8570.3%
Scotch-Irish7,0012.1%
Scottish7,3502.2%
Seminole630.0%
Shoshone50.0%
Sioux470.0%
Slavic1310.0%
Slovak1440.0%
Slovene560.0%
South African330.0%
South American2,0190.6%
South American Indian1120.0%
Spaniard1580.1%
Spanish2860.1%
Spanish American150.0%
Sri Lankan7130.2%
Subsaharan African2,0250.6%
Swedish1,2850.4%
Swiss3040.1%
Syrian170.0%
Thai2,6070.8%
Tlingit-Haida120.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1350.0%
Turkish2100.1%
Ugandan260.0%
Ukrainian4,2131.3%
Uruguayan1610.1%
Venezuelan1260.0%
Welsh1,5970.5%
West Indian480.0%
Yugoslavian460.0%
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Immigrants in Spartanburg County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Spartanburg County came from Latin America (11,007 | 3.3%), Central America (8,296 | 2.5%), Europe (6,556 | 2.0%), Mexico (6,248 | 1.9%), and Asia (5,288 | 1.6%), together accounting for 11.3% of all Spartanburg County residents.
Immigrants in Spartanburg County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa8690.3%
Albania60.0%
Argentina1990.1%
Asia5,2881.6%
Australia10.0%
Austria260.0%
Bahamas140.0%
Belarus4700.1%
Belize320.0%
Brazil2060.1%
Bulgaria1170.0%
Cambodia4090.1%
Canada2720.1%
Caribbean1,0910.3%
Central America8,2962.5%
Chile660.0%
China5980.2%
Colombia8420.3%
Congo500.0%
Costa Rica240.0%
Cuba6200.2%
Czechoslovakia170.0%
Denmark10.0%
Dominican Republic850.0%
Eastern Africa2030.1%
Eastern Asia8410.3%
Eastern Europe4,6861.4%
Ecuador670.0%
Egypt930.0%
El Salvador880.0%
England4520.1%
Ethiopia110.0%
Europe6,5562.0%
France640.0%
Germany6170.2%
Greece540.0%
Guatemala6660.2%
Haiti350.0%
Honduras1,2120.4%
Hungary80.0%
India1,5100.5%
Iran380.0%
Ireland630.0%
Israel1310.0%
Italy470.0%
Jamaica950.0%
Japan840.0%
Jordan60.0%
Kazakhstan1450.0%
Kenya1210.0%
Korea980.0%
Kuwait190.0%
Laos7800.2%
Latin America11,0073.3%
Latvia480.0%
Liberia450.0%
Lithuania180.0%
Malaysia350.0%
Mexico6,2481.9%
Middle Africa500.0%
Moldova2620.1%
Morocco280.0%
Nepal260.0%
Netherlands160.0%
Nicaragua70.0%
Nigeria3550.1%
North Macedonia330.0%
Northern Africa1290.0%
Northern Europe8430.3%
Norway440.0%
Oceania160.0%
Pakistan220.0%
Panama190.0%
Peru650.0%
Philippines1720.1%
Poland650.0%
Romania1240.0%
Russia1,0770.3%
Singapore190.0%
South Africa790.0%
South America1,6200.5%
South Central Asia2,0860.6%
South Eastern Asia2,1440.6%
Southern Europe1120.0%
Spain110.0%
Sri Lanka440.0%
Sweden40.0%
Switzerland1610.1%
Syria170.0%
Taiwan160.0%
Thailand3350.1%
Trinidad and Tobago2080.1%
Turkey100.0%
Uganda510.0%
Ukraine2,0710.6%
Uruguay380.0%
Uzbekistan2140.1%
Venezuela890.0%
Vietnam3010.1%
Western Africa4040.1%
Western Asia2030.1%
Western Europe8840.3%
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Sex and Age in Spartanburg County

Sex and Age in Spartanburg County

The most populous age groups in Spartanburg County are 15 to 19 Years (11,410 | 7.1%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (11,664 | 6.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Spartanburg County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10,091 (6.3%)9,713 (5.8%)
5 to 9 Years10,695 (6.6%)10,340 (6.1%)
10 to 14 Years11,139 (6.9%)10,915 (6.5%)
15 to 19 Years11,410 (7.1%)11,069 (6.6%)
20 to 24 Years10,630 (6.6%)10,612 (6.3%)
25 to 29 Years11,349 (7.0%)11,664 (6.9%)
30 to 34 Years11,078 (6.9%)11,576 (6.9%)
35 to 39 Years10,277 (6.4%)10,521 (6.2%)
40 to 44 Years9,494 (5.9%)9,718 (5.8%)
45 to 49 Years10,235 (6.4%)10,370 (6.1%)
50 to 54 Years10,742 (6.7%)10,840 (6.4%)
55 to 59 Years11,061 (6.9%)10,780 (6.4%)
60 to 64 Years9,350 (5.8%)10,660 (6.3%)
65 to 69 Years7,853 (4.9%)9,917 (5.9%)
70 to 74 Years7,197 (4.5%)7,366 (4.4%)
75 to 79 Years3,921 (2.4%)5,174 (3.1%)
80 to 84 Years2,525 (1.6%)3,319 (2.0%)
85 Years and over2,205 (1.4%)4,313 (2.5%)
Total161,252 (100.0%)168,867 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Spartanburg County

Median Family Size in Spartanburg County

The median family size in Spartanburg County is 3.09 persons per family, with married-couple families (62,292 | 71.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.13 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (6,470 | 7.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.83 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Spartanburg County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple62,292 (71.7%)3.13
Single Male/Father6,470 (7.4%)2.83
Single Female/Mother18,079 (20.8%)3.02
Total Families86,841 (100.0%)3.09

Median Household Size in Spartanburg County

The median household size in Spartanburg County is 2.57 persons per household, with single female/mother households (18,079 | 14.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.24 persons per household. non-family households (38,553 | 30.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Spartanburg County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple62,292 (49.7%)3.15
Single Male/Father6,470 (5.2%)3.21
Single Female/Mother18,079 (14.4%)3.24
Non-family38,553 (30.7%)1.21
Total Households125,394 (100.0%)2.57

Household Size by Marriage Status in Spartanburg County

Out of a total of 125,394 households in Spartanburg County, 86,841 (69.3%) are family households, while 38,553 (30.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 39,073, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 32,618.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Spartanburg County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-32,618 (26.0%)
2-Person Households39,073 (31.2%)5,110 (4.1%)
3-Person Households20,572 (16.4%)525 (0.4%)
4-Person Households15,668 (12.5%)240 (0.2%)
5-Person Households7,450 (5.9%)38 (0.0%)
6-Person Households2,536 (2.0%)16 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,542 (1.2%)6 (0.0%)
Total86,841 (69.3%)38,553 (30.7%)

Female Fertility in Spartanburg County

Fertility by Age in Spartanburg County

Average fertility rate in Spartanburg County is 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 103.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 82.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Spartanburg County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years41 (1.0%)4.0
20 to 34 years3,490 (82.9%)103.0
35 to 50 years680 (16.2%)21.0
Total4,211 (100.0%)54.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Spartanburg County

60.7% of women with births (4,211) in Spartanburg County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 78.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 21.6% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Spartanburg County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years9 (22.0%)32 (78.0%)
20 to 34 years2,017 (57.8%)1,473 (42.2%)
35 to 50 years533 (78.4%)147 (21.6%)
Total2,556 (60.7%)1,655 (39.3%)

Fertility by Education in Spartanburg County

Average fertility rate in Spartanburg County is 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 74.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 34.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 33.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Spartanburg County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School408 (9.7%)34.0
High School Diploma1,230 (29.2%)64.0
College or Associate's Degree1,410 (33.5%)52.0
Bachelor's Degree917 (21.8%)74.0
Graduate Degree246 (5.8%)35.0
Total4,211 (100.0%)54.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Spartanburg County

39.3% of women with births in Spartanburg County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 72.1% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 56.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Spartanburg County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School215 (52.7%)193 (47.3%)
High School Diploma541 (44.0%)689 (56.0%)
College or Associate's Degree1,017 (72.1%)393 (27.9%)
Bachelor's Degree619 (67.5%)298 (32.5%)
Graduate Degree167 (67.9%)79 (32.1%)
Total2,556 (60.7%)1,655 (39.3%)

Income in Spartanburg County

Income Overview in Spartanburg County

Per Capita Income in Spartanburg County is $32,039, while median incomes of families and households are $75,197 and $61,955 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income330,119$32,039
Median Family Income86,841$75,197
Mean Family Income86,841$94,406
Median Household Income125,394$61,955
Mean Household Income125,394$81,483
Income Deficit86,841$10,325
Wage / Income Gap (%)330,11927.79%
Wage / Income Gap ($)330,11972.21¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index330,1190.45

Earnings by Sex in Spartanburg County

Average Earnings in Spartanburg County are $37,562, $43,879 for men and $31,684 for women, a difference of 27.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Spartanburg County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male89,621 (52.3%)$43,879
Female81,885 (47.7%)$31,684
Total171,506 (100.0%)$37,562

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Spartanburg County

The most common earnings brackets in Spartanburg County are $100,000+ for men (10,117 | 11.3%) and $2,499 or less for women (5,721 | 7.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Spartanburg County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4,067 (4.5%)5,721 (7.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9993,138 (3.5%)3,886 (4.8%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,155 (2.4%)3,867 (4.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,121 (2.4%)3,143 (3.8%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,463 (2.8%)3,288 (4.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,028 (2.3%)2,864 (3.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,909 (2.1%)2,708 (3.3%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,614 (1.8%)2,379 (2.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,908 (2.1%)2,791 (3.4%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,495 (2.8%)3,478 (4.3%)
$25,000 to $29,9995,668 (6.3%)5,357 (6.5%)
$30,000 to $34,9994,982 (5.6%)5,319 (6.5%)
$35,000 to $39,9995,735 (6.4%)5,365 (6.6%)
$40,000 to $44,9995,660 (6.3%)5,404 (6.6%)
$45,000 to $49,9994,865 (5.4%)4,777 (5.8%)
$50,000 to $54,9994,095 (4.6%)4,275 (5.2%)
$55,000 to $64,9998,538 (9.5%)4,799 (5.9%)
$65,000 to $74,9997,529 (8.4%)4,344 (5.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9998,534 (9.5%)3,675 (4.5%)
$100,000+10,117 (11.3%)4,445 (5.4%)
Total89,621 (100.0%)81,885 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Spartanburg County

Average earnings in Spartanburg County are $50,293 for men and $36,518 for women, a difference of 27.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $82,944, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,091. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $59,577, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $18,242.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Spartanburg County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,091$18,242
High School Diploma$44,130$29,493
College or Associate's Degree$49,770$34,171
Bachelor's Degree$66,534$45,439
Graduate Degree$82,944$59,577
Total$50,293$36,518

Family Income in Spartanburg County

Family Income Brackets in Spartanburg County

According to the Spartanburg County family income data, there are 16,239 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,911 families (2.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Spartanburg County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003,2133.7%
$10,000 to $14,9991,9112.2%
$15,000 to $24,9995,1245.9%
$25,000 to $34,9995,9926.9%
$35,000 to $49,99910,85512.5%
$50,000 to $74,99916,23918.7%
$75,000 to $99,99913,89516.0%
$100,000 to $149,99916,23918.7%
$150,000 to $199,9996,8607.9%
$200,000+6,6007.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Spartanburg County

7+ person families (1,262 | 1.5%) account for the highest median family income in Spartanburg County with $98,400 per family, while 2-person families (41,836 | 48.2%) have the highest median income of $33,018 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Spartanburg County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families41,836 (48.2%)$66,035
3-Person Families19,984 (23.0%)$75,548
4-Person Families14,738 (17.0%)$92,648
5-Person Families6,568 (7.6%)$87,453
6-Person Families2,453 (2.8%)$86,711
7+ Person Families1,262 (1.5%)$98,400
Total86,841 (100.0%)$75,197

Family Income by Number of Earners in Spartanburg County

The median family income in Spartanburg County is $75,197, with families comprising 3+ earners (8,844) having the highest median family income of $128,824, while families with no earners (13,265) have the lowest median family income of $44,000, accounting for 10.2% and 15.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Spartanburg County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners13,265 (15.3%)$44,000
1 Earner28,457 (32.8%)$50,817
2 Earners36,275 (41.8%)$97,357
3+ Earners8,844 (10.2%)$128,824
Total86,841 (100.0%)$75,197

Household Income in Spartanburg County

Household Income Brackets in Spartanburg County

With 22,947 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Spartanburg County, accounting for 18.3% of all households. In contrast, only 4,765 households (3.8%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Spartanburg County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0007,7746.2%
$10,000 to $14,9994,7653.8%
$15,000 to $24,99911,1608.9%
$25,000 to $34,99910,7848.6%
$35,000 to $49,99916,17612.9%
$50,000 to $74,99922,94718.3%
$75,000 to $99,99918,30814.6%
$100,000 to $149,99918,93415.1%
$150,000 to $199,9997,6496.1%
$200,000+7,1475.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Spartanburg County

The median household income in Spartanburg County is $61,955, with the highest median household income of $73,655 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 46,083 households (36.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $44,309, with 33,659 households (26.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Spartanburg County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years4,631 (3.7%)$45,727
25 to 44 Years41,021 (32.7%)$69,185
45 to 64 Years46,083 (36.7%)$73,655
65+ Years33,659 (26.8%)$44,309
Total125,394 (100.0%)$61,955

Poverty in Spartanburg County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Spartanburg County

With 13.1% poverty level for males and 15.6% for females among the residents of Spartanburg County, 6 to 11 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 2,767 males (20.7%) and 536 females (25.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Spartanburg County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,898 (19.2%)1,928 (20.0%)
5 Years346 (17.7%)536 (25.5%)
6 to 11 Years2,767 (20.7%)2,775 (22.3%)
12 to 14 Years1,254 (20.2%)996 (15.3%)
15 Years415 (20.1%)218 (9.9%)
16 and 17 Years858 (18.0%)674 (16.0%)
18 to 24 Years1,848 (13.4%)2,761 (20.7%)
25 to 34 Years2,473 (11.3%)4,174 (18.0%)
35 to 44 Years2,020 (10.6%)2,589 (12.8%)
45 to 54 Years1,753 (8.6%)2,411 (11.4%)
55 to 64 Years2,933 (14.6%)2,741 (12.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,266 (8.5%)2,209 (12.9%)
75 Years and over761 (9.0%)1,843 (15.3%)
Total20,592 (13.1%)25,855 (15.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Spartanburg County

According to the poverty statistics in Spartanburg County, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 91.5% of males and 90.1% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Spartanburg County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8,010 (80.8%)7,710 (80.0%)
5 Years1,603 (82.3%)1,570 (74.6%)
6 to 11 Years10,614 (79.3%)9,674 (77.7%)
12 to 14 Years4,954 (79.8%)5,493 (84.7%)
15 Years1,647 (79.9%)1,982 (90.1%)
16 and 17 Years3,909 (82.0%)3,541 (84.0%)
18 to 24 Years11,918 (86.6%)10,549 (79.3%)
25 to 34 Years19,361 (88.7%)19,020 (82.0%)
35 to 44 Years17,095 (89.4%)17,587 (87.2%)
45 to 54 Years18,667 (91.4%)18,742 (88.6%)
55 to 64 Years17,093 (85.4%)18,600 (87.2%)
65 to 74 Years13,615 (91.5%)14,903 (87.1%)
75 Years and over7,672 (91.0%)10,217 (84.7%)
Total136,158 (86.9%)139,588 (84.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Spartanburg County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Spartanburg County show that 5.6% or 3,496 of the total 62,292 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 18.9%, comprising of 105 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.8%, which includes 759 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Spartanburg County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children34,509 (94.3%)2,090 (5.7%)
1 or 2 Children19,095 (96.2%)759 (3.8%)
3 or 4 Children4,742 (89.7%)542 (10.3%)
5 or more Children450 (81.1%)105 (18.9%)
Total58,796 (94.4%)3,496 (5.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Spartanburg County

According to the poverty data in Spartanburg County, 14.9% or 965 single-father households and 27.8% or 5,031 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 366 households (52.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 90 households (95.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Spartanburg County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children178 (6.4%)479 (7.2%)
1 or 2 Children421 (14.0%)3,318 (35.2%)
3 or 4 Children366 (52.6%)1,144 (59.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)90 (95.7%)
Total965 (14.9%)5,031 (27.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Spartanburg County

The poverty data for Spartanburg County shows that 3,496 of the married-couple family households (5.6%) and 5,996 of the single-parent households (24.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 105 households (18.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 90 household (93.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Spartanburg County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2,090 (5.7%)657 (7.0%)
1 or 2 Children759 (3.8%)3,739 (30.1%)
3 or 4 Children542 (10.3%)1,510 (57.4%)
5 or more Children105 (18.9%)90 (93.8%)
Total3,496 (5.6%)5,996 (24.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Spartanburg County

Employment by Class of Employer in Spartanburg County

Among the 151,753 employed individuals in Spartanburg County, private company employees (111,365 | 73.4%), not-for-profit organizations (9,260 | 6.1%), and local government employees (9,046 | 6.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Spartanburg County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees111,36573.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4,8483.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)6,8904.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations9,2606.1%
Local Government Employees9,0466.0%
State Government Employees8,1795.4%
Federal Government Employees1,7991.2%
Unpaid Family Workers3660.2%
Total151,753100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Spartanburg County

According to the labor force statistics for Spartanburg County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (262,949), 61.8% or 162,502 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.7% or 7,638 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 82.0% or 18,871 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.3% or 1,166 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Spartanburg County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years8,154 (44.8%)1,166 (14.3%)
20 to 24 Years16,463 (77.5%)1,317 (8.0%)
25 to 29 Years18,871 (82.0%)1,491 (7.9%)
30 to 34 Years18,395 (81.2%)1,012 (5.5%)
35 to 44 Years32,808 (82.0%)1,148 (3.5%)
45 to 54 Years33,539 (79.5%)771 (2.3%)
55 to 59 Years15,354 (70.3%)215 (1.4%)
60 to 64 Years10,865 (54.3%)337 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years7,049 (21.8%)176 (2.5%)
75 Years and over1,094 (5.1%)35 (3.2%)
Total162,502 (61.8%)7,638 (4.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Spartanburg County

According to labor force statistics for Spartanburg County, 76.5% of individuals (129,832) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (169,715) are in the labor force, with 3.8% or 4,934 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.6% or 37,717 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.4% or 682 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Spartanburg County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School10,655 (58.5%)1,166 (6.4%)
High School Diploma36,995 (71.1%)2,341 (4.5%)
College / Associate Degree44,454 (79.5%)2,293 (4.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher37,717 (86.6%)915 (2.1%)
Total129,832 (76.5%)6,449 (3.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Spartanburg County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Spartanburg County are Community & Social Service (14,006 | 9.0%), Management (13,082 | 8.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (9,312 | 6.0%), Education Instruction & Library (9,139 | 5.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (7,138 | 4.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Spartanburg County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Spartanburg County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (88.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (80.6%), and Computers & Mathematics (78.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (79.8%), Education Instruction & Library (78.5%), and Health Technologists (75.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Spartanburg County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management7,375 (56.4%)5,707 (43.6%)
Business & Financial2,661 (44.8%)3,275 (55.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science5,757 (80.6%)1,381 (19.4%)
Computers & Mathematics2,774 (78.6%)757 (21.4%)
Architecture & Engineering2,683 (88.4%)351 (11.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science300 (52.4%)273 (47.6%)
Community & Social Service 4,191 (29.9%)9,815 (70.1%)
Education, Arts & Media873 (39.0%)1,366 (61.0%)
Legal Services & Support405 (46.6%)465 (53.4%)
Education Instruction & Library1,963 (21.5%)7,176 (78.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment950 (54.0%)808 (46.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,876 (20.2%)7,436 (79.8%)
Health Technologists1,512 (24.5%)4,653 (75.5%)
Total (Category)21,860 (44.2%)27,614 (55.8%)
Total (Overall)82,100 (53.1%)72,612 (46.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Spartanburg County are Food Preparation & Serving (8,851 | 5.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (5,302 | 3.4%), Healthcare Support (4,205 | 2.7%), Personal Care & Service (3,783 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (3,047 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Spartanburg County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Spartanburg County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (85.2%), Security & Protection (81.9%), and Law Enforcement (76.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (91.9%), Personal Care & Service (81.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (51.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Spartanburg County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support342 (8.1%)3,863 (91.9%)
Security & Protection2,494 (81.9%)553 (18.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,568 (85.2%)273 (14.8%)
Law Enforcement926 (76.8%)280 (23.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving4,295 (48.5%)4,556 (51.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3,540 (66.8%)1,762 (33.2%)
Personal Care & Service709 (18.7%)3,074 (81.3%)
Total (Category)11,380 (45.2%)13,808 (54.8%)
Total (Overall)82,100 (53.1%)72,612 (46.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Spartanburg County are Office & Administration (17,330 | 11.2%), and Sales & Related (15,007 | 9.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Spartanburg County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Spartanburg County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related7,688 (51.2%)7,319 (48.8%)
Office & Administration3,324 (19.2%)14,006 (80.8%)
Total (Category)11,012 (34.1%)21,325 (65.9%)
Total (Overall)82,100 (53.1%)72,612 (46.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Spartanburg County are Construction & Extraction (7,178 | 4.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (6,816 | 4.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (795 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Spartanburg County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Spartanburg County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry538 (67.7%)257 (32.3%)
Construction & Extraction6,722 (93.6%)456 (6.4%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair6,599 (96.8%)217 (3.2%)
Total (Category)13,859 (93.7%)930 (6.3%)
Total (Overall)82,100 (53.1%)72,612 (46.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Spartanburg County are Production (17,369 | 11.2%), Material Moving (8,946 | 5.8%), and Transportation (6,609 | 4.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Spartanburg County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Spartanburg County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production11,796 (67.9%)5,573 (32.1%)
Transportation5,754 (87.1%)855 (12.9%)
Material Moving6,439 (72.0%)2,507 (28.0%)
Total (Category)23,989 (72.9%)8,935 (27.1%)
Total (Overall)82,100 (53.1%)72,612 (46.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Spartanburg County

Employment Industries in Spartanburg County

The major employment industries in Spartanburg County include Manufacturing (30,948 | 20.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (19,291 | 12.5%), Retail Trade (17,544 | 11.3%), Educational Services (13,373 | 8.6%), and Accommodation & Food Services (10,995 | 7.1%).
Employment Industries in Spartanburg County

Employment Industries by Sex in Spartanburg County

The Spartanburg County industries that see more men than women are Construction (87.2%), Utilities (78.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (72.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (83.3%), Educational Services (72.2%), and Finance & Insurance (68.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Spartanburg County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting610 (70.6%)254 (29.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction53 (44.9%)65 (55.1%)
Construction8,496 (87.2%)1,244 (12.8%)
Manufacturing21,633 (69.9%)9,315 (30.1%)
Wholesale Trade2,755 (70.0%)1,182 (30.0%)
Retail Trade8,598 (49.0%)8,946 (51.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing6,850 (72.4%)2,610 (27.6%)
Utilities907 (78.0%)256 (22.0%)
Information1,453 (66.3%)737 (33.7%)
Finance & Insurance1,686 (31.3%)3,707 (68.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,153 (48.8%)1,209 (51.2%)
Professional & Scientific4,151 (63.4%)2,398 (36.6%)
Enterprise Management56 (33.5%)111 (66.5%)
Administrative & Support4,193 (59.8%)2,819 (40.2%)
Educational Services3,723 (27.8%)9,650 (72.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance3,214 (16.7%)16,077 (83.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,167 (62.7%)695 (37.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services5,107 (46.5%)5,888 (53.5%)
Public Administration2,607 (59.3%)1,788 (40.7%)
Total82,100 (53.1%)72,612 (46.9%)

Education in Spartanburg County

School Enrollment in Spartanburg County

The most common levels of schooling among the 78,818 students in Spartanburg County are elementary school (17,366 | 22.0%), middle school (17,071 | 21.7%), and high school (17,048 | 21.6%).
School Enrollment in Spartanburg County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4,2945.4%
Kindergarten4,0835.2%
Elementary School17,36622.0%
Middle School17,07121.7%
High School17,04821.6%
College / Undergraduate14,71318.7%
Graduate / Professional4,2435.4%
Total78,818100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Spartanburg County

Out of a total of 78,818 students who are enrolled in schools in Spartanburg County, 13,636 (17.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 65,182 (82.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,716 (49.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 19,297 (90.7% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Spartanburg County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,756 (50.6%)1,716 (49.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old17,301 (88.3%)2,300 (11.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds19,297 (90.7%)1,984 (9.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds11,273 (88.5%)1,466 (11.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds5,001 (79.2%)1,312 (20.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds4,849 (67.4%)2,340 (32.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2,843 (67.8%)1,352 (32.2%)
35 Years and over2,846 (70.7%)1,182 (29.3%)
Total65,182 (82.7%)13,636 (17.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Spartanburg County

Business (12,414 | 20.7%), education (9,363 | 15.6%), science & technology (6,706 | 11.2%), engineering (4,445 | 7.4%), and arts & humanities (3,999 | 6.7%) are the most common fields of study among 60,084 individuals in Spartanburg County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Spartanburg County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,1533.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3,0265.0%
Physical & Health Sciences1,8303.0%
Psychology3,1625.3%
Social Sciences2,7734.6%
Engineering4,4457.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies5861.0%
Science & Technology6,70611.2%
Business12,41420.7%
Education9,36315.6%
Literature & Languages2,4064.0%
Liberal Arts & History3,5936.0%
Visual & Performing Arts1,8713.1%
Communications1,7572.9%
Arts & Humanities3,9996.7%
Total60,084100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Spartanburg County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Spartanburg County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Spartanburg County are males with 2 vehicles (34,049, accounting for 42.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (27,781, making up 48.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Spartanburg County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,013 (1.3%)1,079 (1.5%)
1 Vehicle11,854 (14.8%)13,853 (19.7%)
2 Vehicles34,049 (42.6%)27,781 (39.5%)
3 Vehicles19,608 (24.5%)17,756 (25.2%)
4 Vehicles9,252 (11.6%)7,012 (10.0%)
5 or more Vehicles4,183 (5.2%)2,909 (4.1%)
Total79,959 (100.0%)70,390 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Spartanburg County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Spartanburg County are 20 to 24 minutes (25,563 commuters, 18.1%), 15 to 19 minutes (25,105 commuters, 17.8%), and 30 to 34 minutes (19,734 commuters, 14.0%).
Commute Time in Spartanburg County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3,7722.7%
5 to 9 Minutes11,7428.3%
10 to 14 Minutes18,96113.4%
15 to 19 Minutes25,10517.8%
20 to 24 Minutes25,56318.1%
25 to 29 Minutes12,4188.8%
30 to 34 Minutes19,73414.0%
35 to 39 Minutes4,2103.0%
40 to 44 Minutes4,0692.9%
45 to 59 Minutes8,3575.9%
60 to 89 Minutes4,2683.0%
90 or more Minutes2,9852.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Spartanburg County

The most common commute times in Spartanburg County are 20 to 24 minutes (13,700 commuters, 18.2%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (11,898 commuters, 18.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Spartanburg County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,148 (2.9%)1,624 (2.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes5,739 (7.6%)6,003 (9.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes9,244 (12.3%)9,717 (14.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes13,207 (17.5%)11,898 (18.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes13,700 (18.2%)11,863 (18.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes6,418 (8.5%)6,000 (9.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes10,722 (14.2%)9,012 (13.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes2,602 (3.5%)1,608 (2.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes2,318 (3.1%)1,751 (2.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes4,911 (6.5%)3,446 (5.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes2,636 (3.5%)1,632 (2.5%)
90 or more Minutes1,652 (2.2%)1,333 (2.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Spartanburg County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Spartanburg County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (10,902, 14.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (12,671, 19.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Spartanburg County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM4,517 (6.0%)2,275 (3.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,811 (3.7%)1,602 (2.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM5,407 (7.2%)2,299 (3.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM8,615 (11.4%)4,668 (7.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM7,847 (10.4%)6,298 (9.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM10,902 (14.5%)12,671 (19.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM8,083 (10.7%)8,526 (12.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM6,303 (8.4%)7,105 (10.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2,058 (2.7%)2,982 (4.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3,231 (4.3%)3,842 (5.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,339 (1.8%)1,950 (3.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM913 (1.2%)560 (0.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM4,936 (6.6%)4,544 (6.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM8,335 (11.1%)6,565 (10.0%)
Total75,297 (100.0%)65,887 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Spartanburg County

Occupancy by Ownership in Spartanburg County

Of the total 125,394 dwellings in Spartanburg County, owner-occupied units account for 91,280 (72.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 34,114 (27.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Spartanburg County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units91,28072.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units34,11427.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units125,394100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Spartanburg County

Occupancy by Household Size in Spartanburg County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household32,61826.0%
2-Person Household44,18335.2%
3-Person Household21,09716.8%
4+ Person Household27,49621.9%
Total Housing Units125,394100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Spartanburg County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Spartanburg County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household20,545 (63.0%)12,073 (37.0%)
2-Person Household35,080 (79.4%)9,103 (20.6%)
3-Person Household15,432 (73.2%)5,665 (26.9%)
4+ Person Household20,223 (73.6%)7,273 (26.5%)
Total Housing Units91,280 (72.8%)34,114 (27.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Spartanburg County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Spartanburg County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School7,983 (59.4%)5,449 (40.6%)
High School Diploma24,594 (68.0%)11,575 (32.0%)
College/Associate Degree29,940 (72.2%)11,537 (27.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher28,763 (83.8%)5,553 (16.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Spartanburg County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Spartanburg County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years25,01320.0%
35 to 44 Years20,63916.5%
45 to 54 Years22,36817.8%
55 to 64 Years23,71518.9%
65 to 74 Years19,72315.7%
75 to 84 Years9,8317.8%
85 Years and Over4,1053.3%
Total125,394100.0%

Housing Finances in Spartanburg County

Median Income by Occupancy in Spartanburg County

Median Income by Occupancy in Spartanburg County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied91,280 (72.8%)$74,972
Renter-Occupied34,114 (27.2%)$39,106
Average125,394 (100.0%)$61,955

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Spartanburg County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Spartanburg County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0002,449 (2.7%)2,269 (6.7%)
$5,000 to $9,999771 (0.8%)2,229 (6.5%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,943 (2.1%)2,786 (8.2%)
$15,000 to $19,9993,025 (3.3%)2,549 (7.5%)
$20,000 to $24,9993,328 (3.6%)2,222 (6.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9997,161 (7.9%)3,663 (10.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99910,566 (11.6%)5,552 (16.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99916,411 (18.0%)6,525 (19.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99915,474 (17.0%)2,824 (8.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99916,447 (18.0%)2,458 (7.2%)
$150,000 or more13,705 (15.0%)1,037 (3.0%)
Total91,280 (100.0%)34,114 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Spartanburg County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Spartanburg County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30010,291 (11.3%)1,009 (3.0%)
$300 to $49916,298 (17.8%)1,860 (5.4%)
$500 to $79914,083 (15.4%)6,326 (18.5%)
$800 to $9998,991 (9.9%)7,939 (23.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49922,049 (24.2%)10,843 (31.8%)
$1,500 to $1,99911,190 (12.3%)2,125 (6.2%)
$2,000 to $2,4994,545 (5.0%)740 (2.2%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,981 (2.2%)181 (0.5%)
$3,000 or more1,852 (2.0%)105 (0.3%)
Total91,280 (100.0%)34,114 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Spartanburg County

Housing Structures in Spartanburg County

Housing Structures in Spartanburg County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached93,33774.4%
Single Unit, Attached3,3722.7%
2 Unit Apartments2,8142.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,7052.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,9572.4%
10 or more Apartments6,0304.8%
Mobile Home / Other14,17911.3%
Total125,394100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Spartanburg County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Spartanburg County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached79,482 (85.2%)13,855 (14.8%)
Single Unit, Attached1,937 (57.4%)1,435 (42.6%)
2 Unit Apartments144 (5.1%)2,670 (94.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments228 (8.4%)2,477 (91.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments101 (3.4%)2,856 (96.6%)
10 or more Apartments86 (1.4%)5,944 (98.6%)
Mobile Home / Other9,302 (65.6%)4,877 (34.4%)
Total91,280 (72.8%)34,114 (27.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Spartanburg County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Spartanburg County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room77 (0.1%)1,162 (3.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,343 (1.5%)5,477 (16.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms27,930 (30.6%)18,788 (55.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms36,218 (39.7%)7,061 (20.7%)
8 or more Rooms25,712 (28.2%)1,626 (4.8%)
Total91,280 (100.0%)34,114 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Spartanburg County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Spartanburg County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas27,292 (29.9%)5,115 (15.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas3,355 (3.7%)1,169 (3.4%)
Electricity57,416 (62.9%)26,619 (78.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene1,322 (1.5%)656 (1.9%)
Coal or Coke271 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels931 (1.0%)303 (0.9%)
No Fuel Used693 (0.8%)252 (0.7%)
Total91,280 (100.0%)34,114 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Spartanburg County

Household Vehicle Usage in Spartanburg County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,949 (2.1%)3,756 (11.0%)
1 Vehicle20,330 (22.3%)16,854 (49.4%)
2 Vehicles39,397 (43.2%)9,738 (28.5%)
3 or more Vehicles29,604 (32.4%)3,766 (11.0%)
Total91,280 (100.0%)34,114 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Spartanburg County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Spartanburg County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units36,28954,991
Median Property Value$159,400$213,500
Median Household Income$52,985$9,886
Monthly Housing Costs$387$1,713
Real Estate Taxes$883$1,141

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Spartanburg County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Spartanburg County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0004,826 (13.3%)1,719 (3.1%)
$50,000 to $99,9995,520 (15.2%)4,275 (7.8%)
$100,000 to $299,99919,058 (52.5%)35,283 (64.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9994,844 (13.4%)10,116 (18.4%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,209 (3.3%)2,704 (4.9%)
$750,000 to $999,999336 (0.9%)516 (0.9%)
$1,000,000 or more496 (1.4%)378 (0.7%)
Total36,289 (100.0%)54,991 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Spartanburg County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Spartanburg County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0002,077 (5.7%)804 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $24,9995,817 (16.0%)1,143 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,892 (10.7%)2,479 (4.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9995,114 (14.1%)3,269 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,858 (18.9%)5,452 (9.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,606 (12.7%)9,553 (17.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,106 (11.3%)10,868 (19.8%)
$150,000 or more3,819 (10.5%)12,341 (22.4%)
Total36,289 (100.0%)54,991 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Spartanburg County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Spartanburg County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x13,252 (36.5%)87,577 (159.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x5,854 (16.1%)19,627 (35.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,970 (10.9%)15,137 (27.5%)
4.0x or more12,729 (35.1%)8,241 (15.0%)
Total36,289 (100.0%)54,991 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Spartanburg County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Spartanburg County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80015,913 (43.9%)217 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,49910,882 (30.0%)12,065 (21.9%)
$800 to $1,4998,132 (22.4%)20,627 (37.5%)
Total36,289 (100.0%)54,991 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Spartanburg County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Spartanburg County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Spartanburg County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years22,643 (94.7%)1,258 (5.3%)
6 to 18 Years53,273 (93.3%)3,835 (6.7%)
19 to 25 Years24,140 (82.5%)5,136 (17.5%)
26 to 34 Years33,435 (81.6%)7,551 (18.4%)
35 to 44 Years31,952 (81.6%)7,192 (18.4%)
45 to 54 Years35,875 (86.3%)5,683 (13.7%)
55 to 64 Years37,143 (89.8%)4,224 (10.2%)
65 to 74 Years31,808 (99.4%)185 (0.6%)
75 Years and older20,467 (99.9%)26 (0.1%)
Total290,736 (89.2%)35,090 (10.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Spartanburg County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Spartanburg County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born22,643 (94.7%)1,258 (5.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen53,273 (93.3%)3,835 (6.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen24,140 (82.5%)5,136 (17.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Spartanburg County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Spartanburg County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00036,749 (84.9%)6,561 (15.1%)
$25,000 to $49,99951,051 (86.3%)8,129 (13.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99951,790 (85.5%)8,808 (14.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99946,729 (91.8%)4,156 (8.2%)
$100,000 and over101,029 (93.6%)6,849 (6.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Spartanburg County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Spartanburg County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 611,812 (49.4%)11,973 (50.1%)
6 to 18 Years23,719 (41.5%)31,997 (56.0%)
19 to 25 Years3,919 (13.4%)21,095 (72.1%)
25 to 34 Years6,361 (15.5%)28,282 (69.0%)
35 to 44 Years4,571 (11.7%)28,912 (73.9%)
45 to 54 Years4,839 (11.6%)32,226 (77.5%)
55 to 64 Years9,979 (24.1%)29,628 (71.6%)
65 to 74 Years30,782 (96.2%)17,123 (53.5%)
75 Years and over20,299 (99.1%)10,542 (51.4%)
Total116,281 (35.7%)211,778 (65.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Spartanburg County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Spartanburg County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years162 (1.6%)50 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years2,595 (9.1%)1,647 (5.9%)
18 to 34 Years2,723 (7.4%)2,518 (6.6%)
35 to 64 Years9,087 (15.3%)10,260 (16.4%)
65 to 74 Years4,848 (32.6%)4,864 (28.4%)
75 Years and over4,245 (50.3%)6,131 (50.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Spartanburg County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Spartanburg County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years153 (1.5%)50 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years60 (0.2%)79 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years386 (1.1%)167 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years2,059 (3.5%)1,649 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years2,344 (15.8%)1,021 (6.0%)
75 Years and over2,638 (31.3%)2,101 (17.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Spartanburg County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years85 (0.3%)391 (1.4%)
18 to 34 Years530 (1.4%)467 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years1,438 (2.4%)1,910 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years886 (5.9%)774 (4.5%)
75 Years and over472 (5.6%)1,333 (11.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Spartanburg County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,453 (8.6%)1,136 (4.1%)
18 to 34 Years1,780 (4.8%)1,621 (4.2%)
35 to 64 Years3,352 (5.6%)3,742 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,097 (7.4%)957 (5.6%)
75 Years and over1,053 (12.5%)1,900 (15.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Spartanburg County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years33 (0.1%)192 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years262 (0.7%)531 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years4,889 (8.2%)6,058 (9.7%)
65 to 74 Years2,463 (16.6%)3,616 (21.1%)
75 Years and over2,216 (26.3%)4,373 (36.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Spartanburg County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years351 (1.2%)185 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years344 (0.9%)266 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years1,943 (3.3%)1,621 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years908 (6.1%)654 (3.8%)
75 Years and over937 (11.1%)1,664 (13.8%)

Technology Access in Spartanburg County

Computing Device Access in Spartanburg County

Computing Device Access in Spartanburg County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop92,08473.4%
Smartphone107,39085.6%
Tablet75,31660.1%
No Computing Device10,1538.1%
Total125,394100.0%

Internet Access in Spartanburg County

Internet Access in Spartanburg County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2190.2%
Broadband Home87,67669.9%
Cellular Data Only14,32011.4%
Satellite Internet9,4667.5%
No Internet18,02714.4%
Total125,394100.0%

Spartanburg County Summary

Spartanburg County, South Carolina is located in the Upstate region of the state and is part of the Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson Combined Statistical Area. It is bordered by Cherokee County to the north, Union County to the east, Laurens County to the south, and Greenville County to the west. The county seat is Spartanburg.

History

Spartanburg County was formed in 1785 from the western part of Union County. It was named after the Spartan Regiment, a local militia unit that fought in the American Revolutionary War. The county was originally part of Ninety-Six District, which was one of the original judicial districts of South Carolina. In 1798, Spartanburg County was divided into seven districts: Spartanburg, Union, Fairforest, Tyger, Enoree, Cross Anchor, and Pacolet.
The county was home to several prominent figures in South Carolina history, including John C. Calhoun, who served as a U.S. Senator and Vice President of the United States. Other notable figures include Thomas Green Clemson, who founded Clemson University, and Benjamin Tillman, who served as Governor of South Carolina and U.S. Senator.

Geography

Spartanburg County covers an area of 819 square miles and is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The county is home to several rivers, including the Tyger, Enoree, Pacolet, and Broad Rivers. The county is also home to several lakes, including Lake Bowen, Lake Blalock, and Lake Cooley.
The county is divided into several townships, including Boiling Springs, Clifton, Cowpens, Duncan, Glendale, Inman, Landrum, Lyman, Pacolet, Roebuck, Spartanburg, and Wellford. The county seat is Spartanburg, which is located in the center of the county.

Economy

Spartanburg County has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, agriculture, and services. The county is home to several major employers, including BMW, Milliken & Company, and Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System.
The county is also home to several agricultural operations, including poultry, beef, and dairy farms. The county is also home to several wineries and vineyards, as well as several apple orchards.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Spartanburg County had a population of 284,307. The racial makeup of the county was 73.2% White, 19.9% African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.7% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.3% of the population.
The median household income in the county was $45,890, and the median family income was $54,817. The per capita income was $24,919. About 13.2% of the population was below the poverty line.
Spartanburg County is home to several colleges and universities, including Wofford College, Converse College, and the University of South Carolina Upstate. The county is also home to several museums, including the Spartanburg Regional History Museum and the Spartanburg Art Museum.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Spartanburg County?
Total Population of Spartanburg County is 330,119.
What is the Total Male Population of Spartanburg County?
Total Male Population of Spartanburg County is 161,252.
What is the Total Female Population of Spartanburg County?
Total Female Population of Spartanburg County is 168,867.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Spartanburg County?
There are 95.49 Males per 100 Females in Spartanburg County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Spartanburg County?
There are 104.72 Females per 100 Males in Spartanburg County.
What is the Median Population Age in Spartanburg County?
Median Population Age in Spartanburg County is 38.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Spartanburg County
Average Family Size in Spartanburg County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Spartanburg County
Average Household Size in Spartanburg County is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Spartanburg County?
Per Capita income in Spartanburg County is $32,039.
What is the Median Family Income in Spartanburg County?
Median Family Income in Spartanburg County is $75,197.
What is the Median Household income in Spartanburg County?
Median Household Income in Spartanburg County is $61,955.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Spartanburg County?
Income or Wage Gap in Spartanburg County is 27.8%.
Women in Spartanburg County earn 72.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Spartanburg County?
Family Income Deficit in Spartanburg County is $10,325.
Families that are below poverty line in Spartanburg County earn $10,325 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Spartanburg County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Spartanburg County is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Spartanburg County?
There are 162,502 People in the Labor Forcein in Spartanburg County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Spartanburg County?
61.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Spartanburg County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Spartanburg County?
Unemployment Rate in Spartanburg County is 4.7%.