The Town FilesSpartanburg County, South Carolina
347,852 people. The median home is worth $233,300 (typical South Carolina town: $183,100) and the median household earns $66,234.
Towns in Spartanburg County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg | 38,732 | $203,700 | $51,964 | 36.0 |
| Boiling Springs | 10,405 | $244,400 | $72,068 | 33.3 |
| Valley Falls | 8,012 | $256,600 | $55,661 | 27.0 |
| Lyman | 6,173 | $277,600 | $75,653 | 32.6 |
| Whitney | 4,409 | $157,400 | $51,275 | 40.3 |
| Woodruff | 4,212 | $204,800 | $70,959 | 34.8 |
| Duncan | 4,041 | $211,400 | $52,500 | 34.4 |
| Saxon | 3,896 | $90,000 | $32,292 | 27.3 |
| Southern Shops | 3,663 | $109,600 | $37,754 | 35.9 |
| Wellford | 3,293 | $223,000 | $57,338 | 28.8 |
| Hilltop | 3,273 | $125,800 | $37,444 | 35.0 |
| Arcadia | 3,246 | $116,800 | $55,218 | 29.4 |
| Inman | 2,990 | $192,500 | $63,599 | 36.6 |
People and housing
| Spartanburg County | Typical South Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $233,300 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $1,084 | $937 |
| Median household income | $66,234 | $53,875 |
| Median age | 37.8 | 40.0 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.1% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.5% | 17.8% |
Jobs and pay
155,484 jobs in 2024, average pay $59,564 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 862 storm events in Spartanburg County from 1996 to 2026, with 8 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Spartanburg County has been included in 25 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
| November 21, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4677: Hurricane Ian |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).