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Roebuck, SC

Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

Population

2,902

Land area

4.3sq mi

People per sq mi

676

ZIP codes

0

Roebuck and its ZIP codes

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Roebuck at a glance

  • Roebuck is about 3.8 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $51,204 a year, 26% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $211,600 (18% below South Carolina) and median rent is $870 a month.

Local data for Roebuck, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Roebuck, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$51,204

Poverty rate

11.2%

Median home value

$211,600

Median rent

$870/mo

Homeownership

78.6%

Bachelor's or higher

25.0%

Median age

35.5

Average commute

20.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (239), Irish Americans (229), Mexican Americans (133).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Spartanburg County. PPP loans are for Roebuck.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.7%

Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$62,161

157,484 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$55,886

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.2B

FY 2026, $6,834 per person

Spartanburg County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Roebuck, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone77.7%
  • Carpooled12.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.9%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home9.1%

Average one-way commute: 20.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Roebuck, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

862

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

224

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 32°F

50.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Roebuck, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.9%

U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts

Diabetes

14.1%

U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts

Smoking

14.4%

U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.4%

U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts

Cities near Roebuck

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ArkwrightCensus-designated place2.7 mi2.6
SpartanburgCity4.4 mi20.3
ArcadiaCensus-designated place5.6 mi2
SaxonCensus-designated place5.6 mi2.4
FairforestCensus-designated place5.7 mi2.1
Ben AvonCensus-designated place6.4 mi1.7
Camp CroftCensus-designated place6.4 mi2.6
HilltopCensus-designated place6.4 mi1.8
PaulineCensus-designated place6.5 mi1.4
Southern ShopsCensus-designated place7.2 mi3.6
WhitneyCensus-designated place7.3 mi3.1
DraytonCensus-designated place7.5 mi1.4
StartexCensus-designated place7.7 mi1.1
ReidvilleTown8.4 mi1.8
Glenn SpringsCensus-designated place8.6 mi2.2
GlendaleCensus-designated place8.6 mi0.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Roebuck, SC in?
Roebuck is in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Roebuck, SC?
About 2,902 people live in Roebuck, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Roebuck?
Nearby places include Arkwright (2.7 mi), Spartanburg (4.4 mi), Arcadia (5.6 mi), Saxon (5.6 mi), Fairforest (5.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023