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Spartanburg, SC

Founded 1831Spartanburg CountyElev. 246 m
Population
38,578
Median home
$185,300
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
31
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Spartanburg

Spartanburg is home to roughly 38,578 residents. Spartanburg was founded in 1831 and sits in Spartanburg County. The median age is 35.6 and the median household income is $51,193. Homes carry a median value of $185,300, and about 53% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (46.4%). Around 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
38,578
Median age
35.6
Median household income
$51,193
Per-capita income
$33,260
Poverty rate
24.1%
High-school grad or higher
86.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
Unemployment
7%
Avg. commute
20.9 min
Work from home
6.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White46.4%
Hispanic or Latino6.6%
Black42.1%
Asian2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts34.1%
Sales & office21.1%
Production, transportation & material moving19%
Service17.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$185,300
Median gross rent
$1,043/mo
Owner-occupied
53.4%
Median year built
1969
Households
15,938
Avg. household size
2.26

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Spartanburg has 31 public schools — 17 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 9 schools
Reading40%
Math28%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Broome HighHighGrades 9–12
Daniel Morgan Technology CenterHighGrades 9–12
SC School for the Blind HighHighGrades 9–12
SC School for the Deaf HighHighGrades 9–12
Spartanburg HighHighGrades 9–12
Carver MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Clifdale MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Fairforest MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
McCracken MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Arcadia ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Cannons ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Drayton Mills ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
E. P. Todd SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Fairforest ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime315% above national
Spartanburg1,600
South Carolina478
United States386
↑ 34% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime241% above national
Spartanburg6,648
South Carolina2,249
United States1,952
↑ 2% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Spartanburg Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Spartanburg.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Spartanburg County
Ice stormVery High
LightningVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Spartanburg is in Spartanburg County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Spartanburg was founded in 1831 and sits in Spartanburg County. Elevation ~246 m.

Map of Spartanburg
Spartanburg, SC
Where Spartanburg is
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Historic places

26 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Morgan, Daniel, MonumentMontgomery, Walter Scott, HouseWalnut Grove PlantationWalker HallAnderson's MillBon HavenEvins-Bivings HouseFoster's Tavern
Notable people from Spartanburg
William WestmorelandLee HaneyCelia WestonGina TollesonDavid DanielsDavid PearsonThe One Man GangClara SmithAndrew B. MooreAngela Nikodinov
People searches in Spartanburg
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Nearby cities
Greer (17 mi)Gaffney (17 mi)Fountain Inn (23 mi)Mauldin (24 mi)Simpsonville (24 mi)Greenville (26 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Spartanburg, SC (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Kenneth Wayne Nelson, 57
Spartanburg · Spartanburg County · 29301
AKA Keneth Nelson, Kenny Nelson
Gary Lamar Williams, 58ABSCONDER
Spartanburg · Spartanburg County · 29301
AKA Kenneth Hillstock, Gary S Willaims
George Bell Clark, 80
Spartanburg · Spartanburg County · 29303
AKA Georgia Bell, B George Clark
Paul Anthony Thomas Sr., 66
Spartanburg · Spartanburg County · 29303
AKA Paul Anthony Thomas
Andrew Wesley Smith, 41
Spartanburg · Spartanburg County · 29303
AKA X Peanut, X Pnut
Joshua Lee Young, 39
Spartanburg · Spartanburg County · 29307
Joshua H Young, 43
Spartanburg · Lincoln County · 29307
Joshua Doral Williams, 37
Spartanburg · Spartanburg County · 29301
AKA Joshua Williams, Joshua D Williams
Joseph Monroe Wilson, 57
Spartanburg · Spartanburg County · 29307
AKA Joe Wilson
Dontai Tyrone Smith, 49
Spartanburg · Alamance County · 29307
AKA Ty Smith, Tyrone Dontai Smith
Matthew Chuckie Smith, 63
Spartanburg · Spartanburg County · 29303
AKA Mathew Chuckie Smith, Matthew C Smith
Kevin Sean Allen, 51
Spartanburg · 29301
AKA Kevin Sean Allen, Kevin Shawn Allen
Kevin Sean Allen, 51
Spartanburg · Spartanburg County · 29306
Mark Allen Martin, 60
Spartanburg · Spartanburg County · 29307
Marvin Lyles, 70
Spartanburg · Spartanburg County · 29301
AKA Marn Lyle, Marvin Lyles
Jackie Nathaniel Jackson Jr., 57
Spartanburg · Spartanburg County · 29306
AKA Cornelius Jackson, Jackie Jackson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Spartanburg — frequently asked

What is the population of Spartanburg, South Carolina?
Spartanburg has a population of about 38,578, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Spartanburg?
The median home value in Spartanburg is $185,300, and the median gross rent is $1,043/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Spartanburg safe? What is the crime rate?
Spartanburg Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 1,600 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Spartanburg face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Spartanburg County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, lightning, cold wave.
How many schools are in Spartanburg?
Spartanburg has 31 public schools (17 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Spartanburg?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Spartanburg. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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