Spartanburg County, South Carolina Population 2022
Spartanburg County, South Carolina's estimated population is 336,729 with a growth rate of 1.71% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Spartanburg County, South Carolina is the 6th largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 Population was 284,731 and has seen a growth of 18.26% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 8,800 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 12,122 | 3,322 | 37.75% |
| 1810 | 14,259 | 2,137 | 17.63% |
| 1820 | 16,989 | 2,730 | 19.15% |
| 1830 | 21,150 | 4,161 | 24.49% |
| 1840 | 23,669 | 2,519 | 11.91% |
| 1850 | 26,400 | 2,731 | 11.54% |
| 1860 | 26,919 | 519 | 1.97% |
| 1870 | 25,784 | -1,135 | -4.22% |
| 1880 | 40,409 | 14,625 | 56.72% |
| 1890 | 55,385 | 14,976 | 37.06% |
| 1900 | 65,560 | 10,175 | 18.37% |
| 1910 | 83,465 | 17,905 | 27.31% |
| 1920 | 94,265 | 10,800 | 12.94% |
| 1930 | 116,323 | 22,058 | 23.40% |
| 1940 | 127,733 | 11,410 | 9.81% |
| 1950 | 150,349 | 22,616 | 17.71% |
| 1960 | 156,830 | 6,481 | 4.31% |
| 1970 | 173,724 | 16,894 | 10.77% |
| 1980 | 201,861 | 28,137 | 16.20% |
| 1990 | 226,800 | 24,939 | 12.35% |
| 2010 | 284,731 | 57,931 | 25.54% |
| 2011 | 286,102 | 1,371 | 0.48% |
| 2012 | 288,176 | 2,074 | 0.72% |
| 2013 | 290,414 | 2,238 | 0.78% |
| 2014 | 292,981 | 2,567 | 0.88% |
| 2015 | 296,558 | 3,577 | 1.22% |
| 2016 | 300,867 | 4,309 | 1.45% |
| 2017 | 306,740 | 5,873 | 1.95% |
| 2018 | 314,137 | 7,397 | 2.41% |
| 2019 | 319,785 | 5,648 | 1.80% |
| 2020 | 325,433 | 5,648 | 1.77% |
| 2021 | 331,081 | 5,648 | 1.74% |
| 2022 | 336,729 | 5,648 | 1.71% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 225,066 | 71.72% |
| Black or African American | 62,599 | 19.95% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 494 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 7,099 | 2.26% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 88 | 0.03% |
| Some Other Race | 6,811 | 2.17% |
| Two or More Races | 11,634 | 3.71% |
Spartanburg County, South Carolina Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 118,788 | 2.58 | 71.3 |
| Married | 57,966 | 3.19 | 85.3 |
| Male | 6,000 | 3.25 | 62.4 |
| Female | 16,501 | 3.37 | 51.5 |
| Non Family | 38,321 | 1.2 | 60 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9,432 | 4.44% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17,938 | 8.44% |
| High School Graduate | 65,175 | 30.66% |
| Some College | 44,817 | 21.08% |
| Associates Degree | 22,439 | 10.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 33,056 | 15.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 19,724 | 9.28% |
Spartanburg County, South Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 77 | 74 | 31 |
| Asian | 4,698 | 4,189 | 1,412 |
| White | 151,973 | 137,099 | 42,505 |
| 2+ Races | 4,659 | 3,550 | 1,067 |
| Native American | 428 | 357 | 77 |
| Black | 41,307 | 34,036 | 6,559 |
| Hispanic | 11,318 | 7,055 | 1,354 |
| Other Race | 3,058 | 1,716 | 281 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 96.10%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 40.26%.
$36,693
Average Earnings
$42,654
Average Male
$31,186
Average Female
Spartanburg County, South Carolina Language by Age
Spartanburg County, South Carolina Language
89.58% of Spartanburg County, South Carolina residents speak only English, while 10.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.79% of the population.
Spartanburg County, South Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 21,539 | 6,147 | 28.54% |
| Black | 59,908 | 14,369 | 23.99% |
| Multiple | 11,233 | 2,243 | 19.97% |
| Native | 465 | 64 | 13.76% |
| White | 208,332 | 21,835 | 10.48% |
| Asian | 6,984 | 448 | 6.41% |
| Other | 1,703 | NaN% |
14.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.12%
Male Poverty Rate
15.68%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Spartanburg County, South Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Spartanburg County, South Carolina is Hispanic, with 28.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Spartanburg County, South Carolina is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.18%.
Spartanburg County, South Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.4%
Male Marriage Rate
47.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Spartanburg County, South Carolina Married by Age and Sex
Spartanburg County, South Carolina Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Spartanburg County, South Carolina Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,540 | 8.20% |
| Black | 3,242 | 6.78% |
| Native American | 108 | 24.05% |
| Asian | 73 | 1.38% |
| Islander | 22 | 25.00% |
| Other Race | 116 | 3.21% |
| 2+ Races | 489 | 7.82% |
| Hispanic | 400 | 2.90% |
Spartanburg County, South Carolina Veterans by Education
8.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.7%
Labor Force Participation
58.3%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
61.81%
Born in Spartanburg County, South Carolina
93.36%
Native Born
6.64%
Foreign Born
3.51%
Non Citizen
3.13%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.36% of Spartanburg County, South Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 61.81% having been born in South Carolina. 3.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990