Spartanburg County, South Carolina
Spartanburg County: county in South Carolina, United States
About
Spartanburg County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 284,307 and a population density of 134 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 326,205 inhabitants. Its county seat is Spartanburg. The county was created 241 years ago in 1784.
County Snapshot
Spartanburg County at a glance
Spartanburg County currently has 18 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
18
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
South Carolina counties
46
Open related pagesLargest city
SpartanburgPopulation 37,317
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Spartanburg County
| Population | 326,205 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Carolina (United States) |
| Area | 2122 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.9313,-81.9907 |
| Altitude | 781 feet / 238 meters |
| Capital | Spartanburg |
| Establishment | January 01, 1785 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 04:18:10 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 154 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 12.84% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 73℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Spartanburg County is located at 34°55'53"N 81°59'26"W (34.9312600, -81.9906800). It has 6 neighbors: Polk County, Rutherford County, Cherokee County, Greenville County, Laurens County and Union County.
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The largest city of Spartanburg County is Spartanburg with a population of 37,317. Other cities include, Woodruff population 4,507, Lyman population 3,796, Duncan population 3,715 and Wellford population 2,774. See all Spartanburg County cities & populated places.
Spartanburg County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Spartanburg County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg | 37,317 | County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States |
| Woodruff | 4,507 | City in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States |
| Lyman | 3,796 | Town in Spartanburg County, South Carolina |
| Southern Shops | 3,767 | Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina |
| Duncan | 3,715 | Human settlement in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Saxon | 3,424 | Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina |
| Wellford | 2,774 | City in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States |
| Landrum | 2,725 | Town in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Pacolet | 2,604 | Town of the United States |
| Inman | 2,480 | City |
| Cowpens | 2,465 | Town of the United States |
| Roebuck | 2,200 | CDP in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States |
| Inman Mills | 1,050 | Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina |
| Chesnee | 942 | City in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States |
| Reidville | 693 | Human settlement in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Campobello | 603 | Human settlement in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America |
Weather
A chance of rain showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Spartanburg County
Official Website- Spartanburg
Demographics
The population of Spartanburg County increased by 12.84% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 284,307 | - | census |
| 2011 | 286,102 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 288,176 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 290,414 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 292,981 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 296,558 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 300,867 | 1.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 306,740 | 1.91% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 314,137 | 2.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 319,785 | 1.77% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 326,205 | 1.97% | estimation process |
People born in Spartanburg County (12)
People born in Spartanburg County, including politician and planter from South Carolina Thomas Moore, classic female blues singer Clara Smith, politician Ibra Charles Blackwood, .
More notable people
- John Wood Lewis, Sr. (American politician (1801-1865)) he was born in 01/02/1801
- Grits Gresham (American television personality) he was born in 21/06/1922
- Ira Roe Foster (American general, politician and businessman) he was born in 09/01/1811
- James Ford (American pirate) he was born in 22/10/1775
- Garland O'Shields (American basketball player) he was born in 23/05/1921
- Joseph Thompson (American pioneer) he was born in 29/09/1797
- Gabriel Cannon (American politician) he was born in 25/08/1806
- E. C. Burnett, III (American judge) he was born in 26/01/1942
- A. J. Turner (American composer and pianist (1818-1905)) he was born in 12/10/1818
South Carolina Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville County | 532,486 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Richland County | 419,051 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Charleston County | 417,981 | County in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Horry County | 365,449 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Lexington County | 303,946 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| York County | 289,105 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Berkeley County | 235,987 | County in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Anderson County | 204,353 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Beaufort County | 195,656 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Anderson County Airport | 194,692 | A county-owned airport located in Anderson County, South Carolina. |
| Aiken County | 172,895 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Dorchester County | 165,737 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Charleston | 139,714 | The most populous city in South Carolina. |
| Florence County | 137,588 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Columbia | 132,130 | The most populous city in South Carolina. |
| Pickens County | 127,983 | County in South Carolina, United States |