South Carolina

Spartanburg

327,997
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Spartanburg

Spartanburg, South Carolina, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 8,800. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 327,997.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 12 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Cedar Springs, Battle of Cedar Spring (SC), Battle of Blackstock's Farm Nov 20 1780, and 77 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020327,997
2010284,307
2000253,791
1990226,800
1980201,861
1970173,724
1960156,830
1950150,349
1940127,733
1930116,323
192094,265
191083,465
190065,560
189055,385
188040,409
187025,784
186026,919
185026,400
184023,669
183021,150
182016,989
181014,259
180012,122
17908,800
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Spartanburg

Military engagements that took place in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Battle of Cedar Springs
1780
Battle of Cedar Spring (SC)
1780
Battle of Blackstock's Farm Nov 20 1780
1780
Battle of Lindley's Fort
1780
Battle of Cedar Springs (July 1780)
1780
Battle of Musgrove Mill
1780
Battle of Cedar Springs Jul 12 1780
1780
Battle of Musgrove's Mill Aug 18 1780
1780
Battle of Musgrove's Mill
1780
Action at Spartanburg SC — Stoneman's Raid 1865
1865
Stoneman's Raid into South Carolina — April-May 1865
1865
Stoneman's Raid — Spartanburg SC
1865

Historic places in Spartanburg

National Register of Historic Places listings in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Evins-Bivings House
Spartanburg
Duncan, Bishop William Wallace, House
Spartanburg
Seay, Jammie, House
Spartanburg
Pine Street Elementary School
Spartanburg
Price's Post Office
Moore
Fowler, William Dixon, House
Pauline
Wofford College Historic District
Spartanburg
Anderson's Mill
Spartanburg
Glenn Springs Historic District
Glenn Springs
Pacolet Mills Cloth Room and Warehouse
Pacolet
Cleveland Law Range
Spartanburg
Alexander House
Spartanburg
Inman Mills
Inman
Hampton Heights Historic District
Spartanburg
Cowpens Depot
Cowpens
Williams Place
Glenn Springs
Apalache Mill
Greer
Foster's Tavern
Spartanburg
Bivings-Converse House
Glendale
Fremont School
Spartanburg
Walker Hall
Spartanburg
Church of the Advent
Spartanburg
McMakin's Tavern
Lyman
Drayton Mill
Spartanburg
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Frequently asked about Spartanburg

When does Spartanburg first appear in the US census?
Spartanburg, South Carolina first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 8,800.
What is the population of Spartanburg?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Spartanburg had a recorded population of 327,997.
Were any battles fought in Spartanburg?
12 documented military engagements took place in Spartanburg, including Battle of Cedar Springs, Battle of Cedar Spring (SC), Battle of Blackstock's Farm Nov 20 1780.
How many historic places are in Spartanburg?
77 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
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