Strategic Spartanburg

Goal 7: Our communities will be economically viable places for our citizens to live.

Spartanburg County and Upstate South Carolina are part of an economically-attractive region of the country. Assuming that the Upstate’s population increases at the same rate during the next two decades as it has over the past twenty years, by the year 2020 there will be approximately 314,000 more people living in our region, 116,000 more homes, 209,000 more cars, and 29,010 more students. With median family income and per capita income rising over the last decade, Spartanburg’s citizens will continue to benefit from the growth and development along the I-85 corridor. Over the last 40 years, Spartanburg County has attracted global firms that have diversified an economy historically rooted in agriculture and textiles. Today, Spartanburg boasts the highest per capita international investment in the nation, according to the New York Times. With this growth and development upon us, it is essential that prosperity reaches every community in the county, providing opportunities for our citizens to enjoy its benefits.

Economic Viability Indicators
• Cost of Living
• Job Creation
• Unemployment Rates
• Employment by Sector
• Wages by Sector

On the right, you'll be able to explore the indicators under this goal.  You can delve deeper into the priorities and opportunities laid out in the Community Improvement Plan.  We have also put together various funding resources and possible collaborators that we hope will be of assistance.  And don't forget the Community Spotlight section which shows you a local project working towards one or more of the Community Indicators.