Spartansburg, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 378, Spartansburg's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Spartansburg is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Crawford County. The total population is 378. It ranks as the 1486th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Spartansburg is 38.8 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. With 33.3% of the population under 18, Spartansburg has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Spartansburg is $59,167. This is 24% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.8%. This is 84% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $95,000. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Spartansburg is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Spartansburg has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.7% of all residents.

Education

13.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 62% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Spartansburg, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.