Spartanburg Population 2026
Spartanburg has a population of 37,867, making it the #1188 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in South Carolina. It is about 233× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
37,867
Rank in United States
#1188
Coordinates
34.95°N, 81.93°W
~246 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
618 km
384 miles, straight line
Other big cities in South Carolina
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 142,416 | #196 |
| Charleston | 132,609 | #212 |
| North Charleston | 108,304 | #291 |
| Mount Pleasant | 81,317 | #446 |
| Rock Hill | 71,548 | #534 |
| Greenville | 64,579 | #616 |
| Summerville | 48,848 | #901 |
| Sumter | 40,816 | #1089 |
Cities near Spartanburg
- Greer28,365 people · ~27 km away
- Taylors21,617 people · ~33 km away
- Simpsonville20,736 people · ~38 km away
- Mauldin25,135 people · ~39 km away
- Greenville64,579 people · ~43 km away
- Shelby20,189 people · ~52 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Spartanburg?
Spartanburg has a population of 37,867 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1188 biggest city in United States.
What state is Spartanburg in?
Spartanburg is located in South Carolina, United States.
Is Spartanburg the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 618 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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