17-703: Pacolet is a town in Spartanburg County , South Carolina , United States. The population was 2,235 at the 2010 census . Pacolet had its start in 1859 when the railroad was extended to that point. The name Pacolet may be derived from the Cherokee word meaning "horse", or it may be named after one Mr. Pacoley, a pioneer French settler. The Marysville School , Mulberry Chapel Methodist Church , Nuckolls-Jefferies House , Pacolet Mill Office , Pacolet Mills Cloth Room and Warehouse , Pacolet Mills Historic District , and Pacolet Soapstone Quarries are listed on
34-434: A female householder with no husband present, 31.0% were non-families, and 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.05. The median age was 38.0 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 42,680 and the median income for a family was $ 53,149. Males had a median income of $ 41,445 versus $ 31,602 for females. The per capita income for
51-638: Is a county located on the northwestern border of the U.S. state of South Carolina . As of the 2020 census , the population was 327,997, making it the fifth-most populous county in South Carolina. Its county seat is Spartanburg . Spartanburg County is the largest county within the Spartanburg, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area , which is also included in the Greenville -Spartanburg- Anderson , SC Combined Statistical Area . The county
68-584: Is intended to provide cancer care for more patients along the border of Spartanburg and Greenville counties. The expansion of the building was completed and began accepting patients in March 2020. Spartan Regiment The Spartan Regiment , a militia group of South Carolina in the American Revolution , was formed in 1775 by John Thomas at the request of the Council of Safety. The regiment
85-502: Is land and 11.40 square miles (29.5 km ) (1.39%) is water. As of the 2020 census , there were 327,997 people, 121,256 households, and 83,432 families residing in the county. At the 2010 census , there were 284,307 people, 109,246 households, and 75,404 families residing in the county. The population density was 351.9 inhabitants per square mile (135.9/km ). There were 122,628 housing units at an average density of 151.8 per square mile (58.6/km ). The racial makeup of
102-547: The National Register of Historic Places . According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 3.0 square miles (7.8 km), of which 0.34% is water. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 2,274 people, 957 households, and 590 families residing in the town. As of the census of 2010, there were 2,235 people, 962 households, and 625 families residing in
119-700: The Deaf and the Blind is in an unincorporated area in the county, near Spartanburg. Spartanburg Day School , a private school, is in an unincorporated area. Spartanburg County's healthcare is mainly provided by Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System. Spartanburg Regional is a public, not-for-profit, integrated health care delivery system with several facilities in Spartanburg, including: In early 2018, Spartanburg Regional began construction on an expansion of its Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute at Pelham location. The 191,000-square-foot (17,700 m ) expansion
136-403: The average family size was 3.00. In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.1 males. The median income for a household in the town
153-539: The county council chairman, having been in that role since 2019. Meetings are usually in the middle of the month on the third week and take place at the Spartanburg County administration building in the county council chamber. In 2022, the GDP was $ 19.5 billion (about $ 54,626 per capita), and the real GDP was $ 16.7 billion (about $ 46,895 per capita) in chained 2017 dollars . As of April 2024 , some of
170-480: The county was $ 21,924. About 11.0% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 20.5% of those under age 18 and 10.9% of those age 65 or over. Spartanburg County has long been a Republican stronghold, having not voted for a Democratic presidential nominee since 1976. No Democrat has won 40% of the county’s vote since 1980. Spartanburg County County Council has seven members, six Republicans and one Democrat. A. Manning Lynch serves as
187-474: The county was 72.3% white, 20.6% black or African American, 2.0% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 3.1% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 5.9% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 13.6% were American , 10.5% were Irish , 9.6% were English , and 8.8% were German . Of the 109,246 households, 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 15.1% had
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#1732780792400204-613: The largest employers in the county include Adidas , BMW , Ingles , Michelin , Optum , QuikTrip , Sage Automotive Interiors , Siemens , and Walmart . There are eight school districts which cover portions of the county. Seven of them are within the Spartanburg County School System. Some of the districts share a vocational school, and also share the McCarthy Teszler School, a special education school. South Carolina School for
221-409: The population. There were 1,070 households, out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and
238-446: The town. The population density was 750 people per square mile (290 people/km). There were 962 housing units at an average density of 320.7 per square mile (123.8/km). The racial makeup of the town was 75.7% White , 21.7% African American , 0.2% Native American , 1.2% Asian , 0.1% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1% from other races , and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of
255-573: Was $ 31,494, and the median income for a family was $ 41,367. Males had a median income of $ 30,592 versus $ 22,440 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 16,856. About 10.4% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 18.9% of those under age 18 and 22.6% of those age 65 or over. Pacolet has a lending library , a branch of the Spartanburg County Public Library. Spartanburg County, South Carolina Spartanburg County
272-622: Was formed on August 2, 1775 at Wofford's Iron Mill. Thomas held the first muster at his house. The Spartan Regiment met every two weeks to train for battle. Thomas found himself fighting against his former militia leader, Col. Thomas Fletchall , who was a loyalist or Tory . The patriots were also called Whigs . The regiment served at the Snow Campaign in November and December 1775. Parris's Mill in Greenville District
289-695: Was founded in 1785 and was named after the Spartan Rifles ( Spartan Regiment ) which was a local militia during the American Revolutionary War . The largest community and the county seat is Spartanburg, which resides in Upstate South Carolina . The ship USS Spartanburg County is named after the county. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 819.74 square miles (2,123.1 km ), of which 808.34 square miles (2,093.6 km )
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