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Woodruff, SC
City in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
Population
4,538
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
894
ZIP codes
0
Woodruff and its ZIP codes
Woodruff at a glance
- Woodruff is about 5.1 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,959, close to the South Carolina median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $204,800 (21% below South Carolina) and median rent is $810 a month.
Local data for Woodruff, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Woodruff, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,959
Poverty rate
14.2%
Median home value
$204,800
Median rent
$810/mo
Homeownership
54.3%
Bachelor's or higher
19.1%
Median age
34.8
Average commute
27.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (541), Irish Americans (443), Mexican Americans (315).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Spartanburg County. PPP loans are for Woodruff.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,161
157,484 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,886
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.24B
FY 2026, $6,834 per person
How people get to work
Woodruff, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.4%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 27.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Woodruff, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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° / 30°F
50.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Woodruff, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.9%
U.S. 11.1% +4.8 pts
Cities near Woodruff
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EnoreeCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.5 |
| ReidvilleTown | 9.5 mi | 1.8 |
| Fountain InnCity | 10 mi | 8.6 |
| RoebuckCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.3 |
| Gray CourtTown | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| PaulineCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| Five ForksCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.6 |
| Glenn SpringsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| Cross AnchorCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| SimpsonvilleCity | 13 mi | 9.7 |
| ArkwrightCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| StartexCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| DuncanTown | 14 mi | 6.6 |
| FairforestCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| SpartanburgCity | 15 mi | 20.3 |
| LaurensCity | 15 mi | 10.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Woodruff, SC in?
- Woodruff is in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Woodruff, SC?
- About 4,538 people live in Woodruff, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Woodruff?
- Nearby places include Enoree (7.2 mi), Reidville (9.5 mi), Fountain Inn (10 mi), Roebuck (10 mi), Gray Court (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023