Demographics & People — Spartanburg, South Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 38,578 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~39,700 |
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| Median Age | 36.0 |
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| Total Households | 15,938 |
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| Family Households | 9,005 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.26 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5765 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 18,477 |
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| Black or African American | 16,304 |
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| Asian | 772 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,530 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 19,021 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 8,418 |
| English | 3,578 |
| Irish | 2,288 |
| German | 2,127 |
| American | 1,952 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,945 |
| Scottish | 922 |
| Italian | 706 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 602 |
Language
| English Only | 32,927 |
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| Spanish | 1,595 |
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| Population 5+ | 35,790 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,722 |
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| Population 18+ | 29,397 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Spartanburg, South Carolina.
