Spartanburg County, South Carolina Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 5th-largest in South Carolina

The population of Spartanburg County, South Carolina is 338,096 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 5th-largest county in South Carolina. The median household income is $64,195, the median home value is $216,000, and the median age is 37.9.

The population of Spartanburg County has grown 29.7% since 2010 (284,769 → 369,256), a +1.87% annualized rate.

Spartanburg County within South Carolina · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

338,096

Population

+1.87%

Annual growth

418

People / sq mi

$64,195

Median Income

$216,000

Median Home Value

Spartanburg County covers 808 sq mi of land at 418.2 people per square mile.

About Spartanburg County, SC

Spartanburg County is a county in South Carolina with a population of 338,096. It ranks #5 among counties in South Carolina by population. The median age is 37.9, in line with the national median. The population is 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

The median household income in Spartanburg County is $64,195, below the US median of $74,580. 11.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $216,000, with monthly rent averaging $1,019. The homeownership rate of 72.9% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Spartanburg County reflects 25.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 24.6 minutes each way.

Spartanburg County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Spartanburg County had a population of 284,769 in 2010 and 369,256 in 2024, a 29.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 369,256 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.88%.

369,256

Population (2024)

284,769

Population (2010)

369,256

Peak (2024)

1.88%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	284,769	-	-	estimate
2011	286,180	+1,411	+0.50%	estimate
2012	288,283	+2,103	+0.73%	estimate
2013	290,545	+2,262	+0.78%	estimate
2014	293,146	+2,601	+0.90%	estimate
2015	296,741	+3,595	+1.23%	estimate
2016	301,027	+4,286	+1.44%	estimate
2017	306,979	+5,952	+1.98%	estimate
2018	314,490	+7,511	+2.45%	estimate
2019	320,254	+5,764	+1.83%	estimate
2020	329,405	+9,151	+2.86%	estimate
2021	335,452	+6,047	+1.84%	estimate
2022	346,455	+11,003	+3.28%	estimate
2023	358,690	+12,235	+3.53%	estimate
2024	369,256	+10,566	+2.95%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	67.7%
Black or African American	19.8%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.9%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

37.9

Median Age

51.2%

Female

48.8%

Male

16.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.0%

5–9

6.4%

10–14

6.8%

15–19

6.8%

20–24

6.2%

25–34

14.0%

35–44

12.3%

45–54

12.6%

55–59

6.5%

60–64

6.1%

65–74

9.9%

75–84

4.5%

85+

1.8%

Children (under 15): 19.2% · Seniors (65+): 16.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$64,195$-2,623 vs state
Mean household income	$85,090
Per-capita income	$33,427
Poverty rate	11.1%+1.0% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.7%
Employment-to-population	59.1%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

21.3%

Manufacturing

20.4%

Finance & real estate

9.2%

Education & health care

8.4%

Retail trade

6.8%

Construction

6.7%

Information

4.7%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.6%

The largest employment sector in Spartanburg County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

0.8%

Carpool

80.1%

Public transit

7.8%

Work from home

24.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$216,000$-20,700 vs state

Median home value

$1,019

Median rent

72.9%

Homeownership rate

141,086

Total housing units

91.2%

Occupied

8.8%

Vacant

27.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

89.1%

With health insurance

93.3%

With broadband internet

31.7%

Foreign-born

6.6%

Veterans (18+)

15.3%

With a disability

87.5%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

87.8%

High School+

25.7%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in South Carolina

Charleston (152,014)Columbia (138,019)North Charleston (117,460)Mount Pleasant (92,662)Rock Hill (74,769)Greenville (71,755)Summerville (51,262)Goose Creek (46,964)Sumter (43,065)Florence (40,205)All South Carolina cities →

Other counties in South Carolina

Greenville County (537,575)Richland County (418,725)Charleston County (414,711)Horry County (368,937)Lexington County (300,370)York County (288,559)Berkeley County (238,723)Anderson County (207,218)Beaufort County (192,123)Aiken County (171,949)All South Carolina counties →

Part of South Carolina

South Carolina demographic profile All South Carolina data →

Metro areas in South Carolina

Charlotte (2,712,818)Greenville (945,301)Columbia (839,868)Charleston (817,756)Augusta (618,022)Myrtle Beach (368,937)Spartanburg (365,086)Hilton Head Island (222,781)All US metros →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Spartanburg County, South Carolina has a population of 338,096 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 5th-largest county in South Carolina. Population density is 418 people per square mile.

The population of Spartanburg County has grown 29.7% since 2010 (284,769 → 369,256), a +1.87% annualized rate.

The median household income in Spartanburg County, South Carolina is $64,195, with mean (average) household income of $85,090 and per-capita income of $33,427. 11.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Spartanburg County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (67.7%), Black or African American (19.8%), Hispanic or Latino (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Spartanburg County, South Carolina is 37.9 years. Residents are 51.2% female and 48.8% male.

The median home value in Spartanburg County is $216,000 and median monthly rent is $1,019. 72.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 141,086 total housing units, 8.8% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Spartanburg County, South Carolina is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

Charleston is among the largest cities associated with Spartanburg County, South Carolina, with a population of 152,014.