Spartanburg County, South Carolina Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Spartanburg County is located in South Carolina with a total population of 338,096. It is the 5th most populous county out of 46 in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Spartanburg County is 37.9 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Spartanburg County is $64,195. This is 4% lower than the state median of $66,818. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.5%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $216,000. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $236,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 72.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 71.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Spartanburg County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 19.7%.

Education

25.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.8%.