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Demographics
- The Upstate has a population of 1.37 Million.
- Median household income is $45,917.
- Median Age is 37.2 years.
- The Upstate has experienced an 11% increase in population since 2001.
Business
- Home to 263 International establishments from 26 countries.
- BMW's only North American manufacturing plant is located in Spartanburg County, with an investment of $4.9 billion.
- Fuji Film located their first manufacturing facility in the U.S. in Greenwood County.
- Michelin of North America has five manufacturing plants and their R&D facility located in the Upstate.
- Walgreens has their southeastern distribution center located in Anderson County, which employs mentally handicapped workers as nearly 40% of their workforce.
Natural Settings
- Appalachian foothills to the northwest
- 187 miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline to the east
- Numerous lakes offer opportunities for boating, fishing, various water sports and outdoor activities
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