Spartanburg, SC Demographics

A map of Spartanburg's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	18,711	17,076	48.1%	44.1%
Black	15,277	16,945	39.3%	43.7%
Hispanic	2,579	2,280	6.6%	5.9%
Multiracial	1,393	1,341	3.6%	3.5%
Asian	798	787	2.1%	2.0%
Native American/Other	152	303	0.4%	0.8%

Spartanburg, South Carolina has an estimated population of 38,910, a less than 1% change from the 38,732 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.1% White, 39.3% Black, 6.6% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Spartanburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Spartanburg is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than South Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Spartanburg, that probability was 60.9% in 2020 and 60.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Spartanburg is ranked the 12th most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Spartanburg was ranked the 11th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Spartanburg's White Population

18,711 residents of Spartanburg, or 48.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Spartanburg is considerably lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Spartanburg ranks 329th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spartanburg's White population has grown by an estimated 9.6%. White residents' share of Spartanburg's population has increased from 44.1% to 48.1%.

Spartanburg is more White than neighboring Arkwright (24.3% White), Drayton (38.4% White), Whitney (43% White), and Saxon (27.3% White). Spartanburg is less White than neighboring Hilltop (52.7% White).

Spartanburg's Black Population

15,277 residents of Spartanburg, or 39.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Spartanburg is considerably higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Spartanburg ranks 139th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spartanburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.8%. Black residents' share of Spartanburg's population has decreased from 43.7% to 39.3%.

Spartanburg is more Black than neighboring Whitney (36.7% Black), Hilltop (36.8% Black), and Saxon (38% Black). Spartanburg is less Black than neighboring Arkwright (48.7% Black), and Drayton (50.3% Black).

Spartanburg's Asian Population

798 residents of Spartanburg, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Spartanburg is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Spartanburg ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spartanburg's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. Asian residents' share of Spartanburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Spartanburg is more Asian than neighboring Arkwright (0.6% Asian), and Whitney (0.8% Asian). Spartanburg is less Asian than neighboring Drayton (2.9% Asian), Hilltop (2.3% Asian), and Saxon (2.3% Asian).

Spartanburg's Hispanic Population

2,579 residents of Spartanburg, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Spartanburg is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Spartanburg ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spartanburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Spartanburg's population has increased from 5.9% to 6.6%.

Spartanburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Hilltop (3.3% Hispanic). Spartanburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Arkwright (21.2% Hispanic), Drayton (8.4% Hispanic), Whitney (13.9% Hispanic), and Saxon (25.3% Hispanic).

Spartanburg's Native American/Other Population

152 residents of Spartanburg, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Spartanburg is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Spartanburg ranks 187th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spartanburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 49.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Spartanburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Spartanburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Arkwright (0% Native American/Other), Drayton (0% Native American/Other), Whitney (0% Native American/Other), and Hilltop (0% Native American/Other). Spartanburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Saxon (0.6% Native American/Other).

Spartanburg's Multiracial Population

1,393 residents of Spartanburg, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Spartanburg is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Spartanburg ranks 247th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Spartanburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Spartanburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Spartanburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Drayton (0% Multiracial). Spartanburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Arkwright (5.1% Multiracial), Whitney (5.6% Multiracial), Hilltop (4.8% Multiracial), and Saxon (6.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.