Spartanburg, South Carolina
Spartanburg: County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States
About
Spartanburg is a city located in the county of Spartanburg in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 37,013. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 37,317 inhabitants.
The city was created 193 years ago in 1830.
Quick Facts about Spartanburg
| Population : | 37,317 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | South Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Spartanburg County |
| Postal code : | 29306 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 864 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.59% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.41% |
| Altitude : | 807 feet / 246 meters |
| Capital city : | Spartanburg is capital of Spartanburg County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1831 (193 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 11:21:47 (17th November 2024) |
| Population growth : | 0.81% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Spartanburg is located at 34°56'58"N 81°55'55"W (34.9495700, -81.9320500).
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Official website of Spartanburg
Demographics
The population of Spartanburg increased by 0.81% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 37,013 | - | census |
| 2011 | 36,849 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 37,009 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 37,085 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 37,150 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 37,250 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 37,393 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 37,428 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 37,579 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 37,399 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 37,317 | -0.22% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,739 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,020 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 14.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,277 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 4,989 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.6% |
| White only, percent : | 87.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.7% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 7.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 12.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 79.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 370 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.5% |
Spartanburg zip code is 29301.
County name: Spartanburg, County
fips: 45083
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $254,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,455 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $382 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $943 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,936 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.82 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 13,808 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 96,483 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 415,589 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $81,344 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $58,191 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,440 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 623 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 337 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 153 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 558 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 133 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 416 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 390.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 12.77 |
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People born in Spartanburg (132)
People born in Spartanburg, including opera singer David Daniels, politician James A. Johnson, figure skater Angela Nikodinov, .
List
- Celia Weston (American actress) she was born in 14/12/1951
- William Westmoreland (United States Army general (1914-2005)) he was born in 26/03/1914
- Arthur Prysock (American singer) he was born in 01/01/1924
- Andrew B. Moore (American politician (1807-1873)) he was born in 07/03/1807
- The One Man Gang (American professional wrestler) he was born in 12/02/1960
- Landon Cohen (Player of American football) he was born in 03/08/1986
- D. J. Moore (American football player, cornerback (b. 1987)) he was born in 22/03/1987
- David Pearson (American racecar driver) he was born in 22/12/1934
- Don Reno (musician) he was born in 21/02/1927
- Rex White (American racecar driver) he was born in 17/08/1929
- John H. Evins (American politician (1830-1884)) he was born in 18/07/1830
- Larry Pearson (American stock car racing driver) he was born in 02/11/1953
- Pierce M. B. Young (Confederate Army general) he was born in 15/11/1836
- Samuel J. Nicholls (United States Representative) he was born in 07/05/1885
- Steve Tolleson (American baseball player) he was born in 01/11/1983
- Wilson Nesbitt (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1781
- Gina Tolleson (Miss World 1990, 1st runner-up to Miss USA 1990) she was born in 01/06/1970
- Al Rosen (Major League Baseball player, third baseman, Major League Baseball executive) he was born in 29/02/1924
Schools in Spartanburg
College & universities near Spartanburg, SC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 217961 | Converse College | Spartanburg (SC) | 29302-0006 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Spartanburg, SC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Spartanburg
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg Post Office | Spartanburg (SC) | 29306 |
Other cities in Spartanburg County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Spartanburg County , SC. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Woodruff | 4,507 | City in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States |
| Lyman | 3,796 | Town in Spartanburg County, South Carolina |
| Southern Shops | 3,767 | Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina |
| Duncan | 3,715 | Human settlement in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Saxon | 3,424 | Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina |
| Wellford | 2,774 | City in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States |
| Landrum | 2,725 | Town in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Pacolet | 2,604 | Town of the United States |
| Inman | 2,480 | City |
| Cowpens | 2,465 | Town of the United States |
| Roebuck | 2,200 | CDP in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States |
| Inman Mills | 1,050 | Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina |
| Chesnee | 942 | City in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States |
| Reidville | 693 | Human settlement in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Campobello | 603 | Human settlement in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Carlisle | 406 | Town in South Carolina, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Spartanburg distances to largest South Carolina cities
