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Spartanburg County, SC market data
How Spartanburg County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 380,857
- +15.6% since 2020
- Households
- 131,672
- Median household income
- $66,234
- +26.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $233,300
- Jobs located here
- 159,818
- Highest market score
- 80
- Insurance agencies, #226 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
Spartanburg County has an estimated 380,857 people and 131,672 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Spartanburg County grew 15.6%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Spartanburg County is $66,234, 18% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 26.6%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Spartanburg County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 134, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (65).
Of the business types scored in Spartanburg County, insurance agencies (80), house cleaning businesses (79) and pet stores (77) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #226 of 2,272 scored counties.
Spartanburg County is part of the Spartanburg metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (67% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for yoga, Pilates and fitness studios (58% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Spartanburg County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Spartanburg County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 80 | #226 of 2,272 | 151 | 11.5 | $2.3M | 183 | 107 |
| House cleaning | 79 | #42 of 847 | 20 | 1.5 | $9.2M | 143 | 58 |
| Pet stores | 77 | #79 of 974 | 22 | 1.7 | $5M | 110 | 7 |
| Veterinarians | 75 | #188 of 1,485 | 42 | 3.2 | $2.6M | 95 | 27 |
| Home inspectors | 74 | #35 of 415 | 5 | 0.4 | Index only | 144 | 5 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 74 | #188 of 1,889 | 82 | 6.2 | $5.6M | 136 | 50 |
| Electricians | 72 | #139 of 1,160 | 28 | 2.1 | $12.7M | 106 | 65 |
| Grocery stores | 72 | #356 of 2,070 | 67 | 5.1 | $11.4M | 122 | 48 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 71 | #110 of 887 | 33 | 2.5 | Index only | 147 | 13 |
| Pet businesses | 71 | #255 of 2,200 | 127 | 9.6 | $858K | 98 | 65 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 71 | #283 of 2,063 | 103 | 7.8 | $4.5M | 121 | 46 |
| Gas stations | 71 | #380 of 2,358 | 163 | 12.4 | $2.5M | 104 | 159 |
| Property management | 70 | #145 of 910 | 27 | 2.1 | Index only | 126 | 34 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 68 | #110 of 777 | 13 | 1.0 | $6.5M | 159 | 36 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 67 | #259 of 1,302 | 37 | 2.8 | $3.7M | 119 | 20 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 66 | #323 of 1,461 | 44 | 3.3 | $2.5M | 97 | 31 |
| Car washes and detailing | 66 | #330 of 1,451 | 58 | 4.4 | $2.1M | 85 | 11 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 65 | #358 of 1,493 | 76 | 5.8 | $2.4M | 82 | 120 |
| Pizza | 65 | #478 of 2,090 | 82 | 6.2 | $5.6M | 111 | 255 |
| Dry cleaners | 64 | #118 of 507 | 11 | 0.8 | $21.1M | 135 | 12 |
| Physical therapy | 64 | #351 of 1,422 | 53 | 4.0 | $2.6M | 108 | 36 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 63 | #401 of 1,771 | 116 | 8.8 | $1.6M | 94 | 197 |
| Pest control | 61 | #212 of 699 | 20 | 1.5 | $9.2M | 90 | 19 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 61 | #364 of 1,334 | 45 | 3.4 | $1.9M | 93 | 20 |
| Barbershops | 61 | #435 of 1,356 | 68 | 5.2 | $1.6M | 86 | 4 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 61 | #499 of 1,656 | 81 | 6.2 | $1.7M | 96 | 102 |
| Roofing and gutters | 60 | #371 of 1,177 | 51 | 3.9 | $7M | 83 | 22 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 60 | #807 of 2,402 | 268 | 20.4 | $2.8M | 84 | 89 |
| Laundromats | 59 | #281 of 785 | 18 | 1.4 | $12.9M | 103 | 9 |
| Child care and preschools | 59 | #579 of 1,611 | 59 | 4.5 | $884K | 88 | 74 |
| Nail salons | 58 | #466 of 1,328 | 72 | 5.5 | $1.5M | 92 | 15 |
| Home repair trades | 57 | #714 of 2,057 | 174 | 13.2 | $2M | 84 | 202 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 55 | #690 of 1,707 | 95 | 7.2 | $3.7M | 79 | 115 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 55 | #984 of 2,405 | 1,235 | 93.8 | $374K | 101 | 548 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 54 | #141 of 325 | 6 | 0.5 | $23M | 94 | 11 |
| Funeral homes | 53 | #643 of 1,472 | 46 | 3.5 | $396K | 58 | 21 |
| Spas and skin care | 53 | #786 of 1,769 | 128 | 9.7 | $864K | 99 | 22 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 53 | #915 of 2,088 | 140 | 10.6 | $601K | 91 | 56 |
| Convenience stores | 53 | #1,039 of 2,261 | 161 | 12.2 | $4.7M | 60 | 41 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 52 | #627 of 1,327 | 50 | 3.8 | $2.5M | 81 | 36 |
| Gyms | 52 | #854 of 1,792 | 82 | 6.2 | $1M | 79 | 36 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 52 | #958 of 2,176 | 293 | 22.3 | Index only | 118 | 117 |
| Real estate | 52 | #1,002 of 2,229 | 358 | 27.2 | Index only | 122 | 197 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 51 | #1,025 of 2,087 | 202 | 15.3 | $1.1M | 90 | 80 |
| Hair salons | 51 | #1,143 of 2,339 | 338 | 25.7 | $327K | 76 | 41 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 50 | #951 of 1,886 | 136 | 10.3 | $1M | 103 | 90 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 50 | #1,140 of 2,210 | 267 | 20.3 | $869K | 99 | 101 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 50 | #1,185 of 2,405 | 718 | 54.5 | $643K | 97 | 243 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 48 | #1,244 of 2,222 | 205 | 15.6 | $2.3M | 74 | 255 |
| Auto repair shops | 48 | #1,311 of 2,378 | 342 | 26.0 | $364K | 82 | 141 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 47 | #1,346 of 2,394 | 921 | 69.9 | $150K | 98 | 302 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 47 | #1,371 of 2,385 | 617 | 46.9 | $179K | 84 | 83 |
| Tire shops | 45 | #914 of 1,530 | 74 | 5.6 | $1.7M | 67 | 31 |
| Auto repair and car care | 43 | #1,527 of 2,401 | 588 | 44.7 | $212K | 79 | 218 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 42 | #325 of 479 | 13 | 1.0 | $9.6M | 70 | 18 |
| Chiropractors | 39 | #1,059 of 1,490 | 99 | 7.5 | $1.4M | 58 | 43 |
Household spending in Spartanburg County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $124.4M | $945 | 99 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $404.1M | $3,069 | 118 |
| Food away from home | $462M | $3,508 | 86 |
| Groceries | $762.5M | $5,791 | 92 |
| Personal care products and services | $110.6M | $840 | 84 |
| Child care and other personal services | $52.2M | $396 | 68 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $84.1M | $639 | 65 |
| Medical and dental services | $138.1M | $1,049 | 81 |
| Pets | $109M | $828 | 91 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $232M | $1,762 | 86 |
| Vehicle insurance | $346.3M | $2,630 | 134 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $356M | $2,704 | 90 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $183.1M | $1,391 | 98 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $1.9B | $14,370 | 86 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Spartanburg County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 380,857+15.6% since 2020
- Households
- 131,672
- Median age
- 38.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 73%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 808 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 430
- Median household income
- $66,234+26.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $87,467
- Median home value
- $233,300
- Jobs located here
- 159,818
- Daytime population
- 349,788Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Spartanburg County, SC growing?
Population estimates put Spartanburg County at 380,857 people in 2025, up 15.6% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 131,672 households. Median household income rose 26.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Spartanburg County, SC spend?
Households in Spartanburg County spend about $1.9B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $762.5M on groceries and $462M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Spartanburg County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 134, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (65).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Spartanburg County, SC?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Spartanburg County are for insurance agencies (80), house cleaning businesses (79) and pet stores (77). Spartanburg County ranks #226 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does Spartanburg County, SC compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Spartanburg County is $66,234 a year, 18% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 15.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $233,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Spartanburg County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (67% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for yoga, Pilates and fitness studios (58% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. All 56 business types have a score in Spartanburg County, each ranked against other counties.
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