Spartanburg, SC Demographics
A map of Spartanburg's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 17,076 | 44.1% |
Black | 16,945 | 43.7% |
Hispanic | 2,280 | 5.9% |
Multiracial | 1,341 | 3.5% |
Asian | 787 | 2.0% |
Native American/Other | 303 | 0.8% |
Spartanburg, South Carolina had a population of 38,732 in 2020. It was 44.1% White, 43.7% Black, 2.0% Asian, 5.9% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Spartanburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Spartanburg is the 11th most populous. 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's White Population
17,076 residents of Spartanburg identify as White, or 44.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Spartanburg less than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Spartanburg is ranked #328 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Spartanburg is more White than neighboring Arkwright (33.9% White), Hilltop (36.5% White), and Saxon (29.3% White). Spartanburg is less White than neighboring Drayton (69.1% White), and Whitney (46.2% White).
Spartanburg's Black Population
16,945 residents of Spartanburg identify as Black, or 43.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Spartanburg larger than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Spartanburg is ranked #139 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Spartanburg is more Black than neighboring Drayton (17.8% Black), Whitney (31.6% Black), Hilltop (39.9% Black), and Saxon (42.4% Black). Spartanburg is less Black than neighboring Arkwright (49.8% Black).
Spartanburg's Asian Population
787 residents of Spartanburg identify as Asian, or 2.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Spartanburg roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Spartanburg is ranked #72 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Spartanburg is more Asian than neighboring Drayton (1.9% Asian), and Saxon (0.3% Asian). Spartanburg is less Asian than neighboring Arkwright (3.3% Asian), Whitney (2.8% Asian), and Hilltop (3.9% Asian).
Spartanburg's Hispanic Population
2,280 residents of Spartanburg identify as Hispanic, or 5.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Spartanburg roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Spartanburg is ranked #150 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Spartanburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Arkwright (7.9% Hispanic), Drayton (6.5% Hispanic), Whitney (15.5% Hispanic), Hilltop (16.3% Hispanic), and Saxon (24.5% Hispanic).
Spartanburg's Native American/Other Population
303 residents of Spartanburg identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Spartanburg roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Spartanburg is ranked #162 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Spartanburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Whitney (0.6% Native American/Other), and Hilltop (0.5% Native American/Other). Spartanburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Arkwright (1% Native American/Other), Drayton (0.9% Native American/Other), and Saxon (1.2% Native American/Other).
Spartanburg's Multiracial Population
1,341 residents of Spartanburg identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Spartanburg roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Spartanburg is ranked #229 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Spartanburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Whitney (3.3% Multiracial), Hilltop (2.8% Multiracial), and Saxon (2.3% Multiracial). Spartanburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Arkwright (4.2% Multiracial), and Drayton (3.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.