Boiling Springs is a CDP located in Spartanburg County South Carolina. Boiling Springs has a 2024 population of 11,686. Boiling Springs is currently growing at a rate of 2.16% annually and its population has increased by 17.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,953 in 2020.
The average household income in Boiling Springs is $100,492 with a poverty rate of 9.2%. The median age in Boiling Springs is 33.9 years: 33.4 years for males, and 34 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Boiling Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,710 | 69.08% |
| Black or African American | 2,082 | 16.51% |
| Two or more races | 1,272 | 10.09% |
| Asian | 512 | 4.06% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,681 | 2.68 | 76 | 24 |
| Married | 2,932 | 3.15 | 87 | 13 |
| Non Family | 1,083 | 1.11 | 50.6 | 49.4 |
| Female | 592 | 3.36 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Male | 74 | 1.78 | 100 | 0 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
76.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 440 | 5.29% |
| Associates Degree | 956 | 11.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,200 | 14.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,285 | 15.45% |
| High School Graduate | 2,449 | 29.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 190 | 2.28% |
| Some College | 1,797 | 21.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,056 | 5,745 | 1,707 |
| Black | 1,385 | 1,243 | 593 |
| Hispanic | 395 | 276 | 54 |
| 2+ Races | 371 | 281 | 11 |
| Asian | 338 | 304 | 120 |
| Native American | 20 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.86%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 42.82%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,735 | $75,625 | $46,559 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,786 | $101,619 | $54,665 |
| High School Graduate | $41,620 | $38,971 | $41,977 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,544 | $49,236 | $9,025 |
| Overall | $52,071 | $65,393 | $41,543 |
| Some College | $38,455 | $66,119 | $24,115 |
$52,071
Average Earnings
$65,393
Average Male
$41,543
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.71% of Boiling Springs residents speak only English, while 17.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,539 | 741 | 8.68% |
| Black | 2,053 | 250 | 12.18% |
| Hispanic | 630 | 164 | 26.03% |
| Multiple | 1,272 | 164 | 12.89% |
9.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.5%
Male Poverty Rate
10.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Boiling Springs is Hispanic, with 26.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Boiling Springs is White, with 8.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.81% |
| Some College | 9.85% |
| High School | 9.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.73% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.62% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 8.65% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,717 | $114,878 |
| Households | $79,798 | $100,492 |
| Married Families | $93,815 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,239 | $51,000 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.2%
Male Marriage Rate
54.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
770
Number of Veterans
757
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 257 |
| First Gulf War | 199 |
| Vietnam | 114 |
| Korea | 50 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 200 |
| 75+ | 193 |
| 35 to 54 | 151 |
| 65 to 74 | 142 |
| 55 to 64 | 84 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 659 | 9.59% |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 10.92% |
| Black | 36 | 2.51% |
| Asian | 24 | 5.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.5%
Labor Force Participation
66.4%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
57.97%
Born in Boiling Springs
88.05%
Native Born
11.95%
Foreign Born
6.96%
Non Citizen
4.99%
Naturalized
88.05% of Boiling Springs residents were born in the United States, with 57.97% having been born in South Carolina. 6.96% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,686 | 247 | 2.16% |
| 2023 | 11,439 | 248 | 2.22% |
| 2022 | 11,191 | 600 | 5.67% |
| 2021 | 10,591 | 638 | 6.41% |
| 2020 | 9,953 | 445 | 4.68% |
| 2019 | 9,508 | 226 | 2.43% |
| 2018 | 9,282 | 130 | 1.42% |
| 2017 | 9,152 | 207 | 2.31% |
| 2016 | 8,945 | 202 | 2.31% |
| 2015 | 8,743 | 201 | 2.35% |
| 2014 | 8,542 | -186 | -2.13% |
| 2013 | 8,728 | -164 | -1.84% |
| 2012 | 8,892 | 580 | 6.98% |
| 2011 | 8,312 | 93 | 1.13% |
| 2010 | 8,219 | 0 | 0% |