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Spartanburg County
Most widely known as the home of BMW Manufacturing, Spartanburg County has a 40-year history of attracting global firms. In fact, it boasts the highest per capita international investment in the country, according to The New York Times. More than 100 international firms representing some 15 countries, including BMW, Michelin, Invista, adidas, and Magna Intier (Innertech) have found a home in Spartanburg County. It offers an excellent transportation system, being at the crossroads of two major interstate highways, I-85 and I-26 and two major southeast rail service providers. The county is also the location of Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, and is only three hours from the Port of Charleston.
Overview
| Current Population | |
| Total Population (2011) | 286,838 |
| Total Households (2011) | 110,247 |
| Median Age (2011) | 38.0 |
Source: ESRI Business Analyst
| Age % of Population | |
| Under Age 5 | 6.6% |
| Age 5 to 9 | 6.6% |
| Age 10 to 14 | 6.8% |
| Age 15 to 19 | 7.3% |
| Age 20 to 24 | 6.7% |
| Age 25 to 34 | 11.9% |
| Age 35 to 44 | 13.6% |
| Age 45 to 54 | 14.3% |
| Age 55 to 64 | 12.5% |
| Age 65 to 74 | 8.0% |
| Age 75 to 84 | 4.1% |
| Age 85+ | 1.6% |
Source: 2011 Projections by ESRI Business Analyst
| Income | ||
| Year | Median Household | Per Capita |
| 2000 (1999) | $37,579 | $28,971 |
| 2011 | $42,292 | $22,205 |
Source: ESRI Business Analyst
| Workforce Education | |
| Level | Total |
| Less than 9th Grade | 7.4% |
| 9th to 12th Grade, No Diploma | 13.8% |
| High School Graduate Only | 32.5% |
| Some College, No Degree | 18.0% |
| Associate Degree Only | 8.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree Only | 12.3% |
| Graduate/Professional Degree | 7.1% |
Source: 2010 Projections by ESRI Business Analyst
Contact Information
Economic Futures Group
R.Carter Smith, CEcD
Executive Vice President
864-594-5042
www.economicfuturesgroup.com
| Labor & Unemployment (Mar 2012) | |
| Total Labor Force | 133,428 |
| Unemployed | 11,547 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.7% |
Source: SC Dept. of Employment & Workforce
| Largest Employers | |
| Company | Employment |
| Spartanburg Regional Health Services | 5,544 |
| BMW Manufacturing Corporation | 5,500 |
| SC State Government | 2,414 |
| Spartanburg County Government | 1,449 |
| Spartanburg County School District 6 | 1,300 |
| Employment by Industry (2010 Avg) | |||
| Industry | Employment | % | Avg Weekly Wage |
| Natural Resources & Mining | 385 | 0.4% | $578 |
| Construction | 4,498 | 4.1% | $748 |
| Manufacturing | 23,100 | 21.0% | $1,052 |
| Trade, Transportation & Utilities | 23,046 | 21.0% | $628 |
| Financial Activities (Finance, Insurance & Real Estate) | 4,529 | 4.1% | $954 |
| Professional & Business Services | 11,058 | 10.1% | $809 |
| Education & Health Services | 9,903 | 9.0% | $770 |
| Leisure & Hospitality | 11,059 | 10.1% | $324 |
| Other Services | 2,548 | 2.3% | $534 |
| Government | 18,888 | 17.2% | $905 |
| Total | 109,810 | 100.0% | $769 |
Source: SC Dept. of Employment and Workforce; Totals may not add up due to rounding and/or undisclosed figures. Refer to Data Center for a more detailed breakdown of employment & wages
