Spartanburg Reporter

Of the 322,864 citizens living in Spartanburg County in 2021, 95.5% said they were only one race, while 4.5% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Spartanburg County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 70.5% or 227,641 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 20.3% and totaled 65,481 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Spartanburg County is 0.5% higher than the state average, which stands at 4%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Spartanburg County.

	Estimated Total
White	227,641
African American	65,481
Multiracial	14,624
Asian	7,251
Some Other Race	7,183
American Indian or Alaska Native	580
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	104

Source: US Census Bureau