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Population Review

Boiling Springs, South Carolina Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Boiling Springs, South Carolina is 12,609 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 50th-largest city in South Carolina. The median household income is $79,798, the median home value is $230,000, and the median age is 33.9.

12,609

Population

1844

People / sq mi

$79,798

Median Income

$230,000

Median Home Value

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Boiling Springs covers 6.8 sq mi of land at 1844 people per square mile.

About Boiling Springs, SC

Boiling Springs skews on age — the median resident is 33.9, younger than the national median. Boiling Springs is a city in South Carolina with a population of 12,609. It ranks #50 among cities in South Carolina by population.

The typical household here earns about $79,798, near the US median of $78,538. About 6.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $230,000, with typical rent around $1,267.

Roughly 29.9% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. About 9.8% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White69.1%
Black or African American16.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$79,798

Median Household Income

$37,642

Per Capita Income

6.4%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$230,000

Median Home Value

$1,267

Median Rent

76.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

92.4%

High School+

29.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

78.6%

Public Transit

9.8%

Work From Home

27.5 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

28.8%

Foreign Born

82.7%

Non-English at Home

8.4%

Veterans

14.5%

With Disability

95.2%

Health Insurance

94.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Manufacturing23.8%
Professional, Scientific & Management23.7%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate10.6%
Retail Trade8.6%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.4%
Construction4.8%
Information4.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.2%
Public Administration3.0%
Transportation & Warehousing1.5%
Agriculture & Mining0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Boiling Springs, South Carolina has a population of 12,609 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 50th-largest city in South Carolina.

The median household income in Boiling Springs, South Carolina is $79,798, with 6.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Boiling Springs, South Carolina is $230,000, with median monthly rent at $1,267 and a homeownership rate of 76.0%.

The median age in Boiling Springs, South Carolina is 33.9 years. The population is 46.5% male and 53.5% female.


Boiling Springs Cdp, SC Climate

Boiling Springs Cdp, SC has an average annual temperature of 15.3°C (60°F) and receives about 1321 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

15.3°C

Avg Temp

1321

Precip (mm/yr)

Jul

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

-5°5°15°25°35°136mmJFMAMJJASOND
Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Boiling Springs Cdp, SC — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January4° / 40°111 mm
February6° / 44°111 mm
March11° / 51°136 mm
April15° / 59°91 mm
May20° / 67°116 mm
June24° / 75°112 mm
July26° / 78°118 mm
August25° / 77°110 mm
September22° / 71°103 mm
October16° / 60°110 mm
November10° / 51°98 mm
December6° / 43°105 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Boiling Springs Cdp, SC

The most comfortable months to visit Boiling Springs Cdp, SC are typically September, May and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near -2°C low). March is usually the wettest month.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.