Anderson County Summary

Life in Anderson County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Anderson County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Anderson County:

  • The population in Anderson County is 204,592.

  • The median home value in Anderson County is $263,768.

  • The median income in Anderson County is $62,347.

  • The median rent in Anderson County is $904.

  • The unemployment rate in Anderson County is 5.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Anderson County is 14.3%.

  • The average high in Anderson County is 77.1° and there are 120.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Anderson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Anderson County

Anderson, SC Population 29,345

Easley, SC Population 23,135

Clemson, SC Population 17,557

Powdersville, SC Population 10,678

Homeland Park, SC Population 7,451

Centerville, SC Population 7,217

Piedmont, SC Population 5,510

Belton, SC Population 4,357

Williamston, SC Population 4,072

Northlake, SC Population 3,989

Honea Path, SC Population 3,662

Pendleton, SC Population 3,498

Pelzer, SC Population 1,480

West Pelzer, SC Population 1,155

Iva, SC Population 1,030

Fair Play, SC Population 574

Starr, SC Population 194

Map Of Anderson County

Anderson County, SC Weather

  • The average high in Anderson County is 77.1°.

  • There are 88.73 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 120.4 inches of rain each year with 1.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:26 hours of sun each day in Anderson County.

StatAnderson County
Mean High77.1
Nice Days88.73
Rainfall120.4
Snowfall1.0
Sunny_hours5:26
77.1°
Average High
120.4
Inches of Rain

Anderson County Photos

Anderson South Carolina E X
Source: Wikipedia User Skywalker195 | CC BY-SA 3.0
Clemson Downtown
Source: Wikipedia User blahedo | CC BY-SA 2.5
Clemson Memorial Stadium   Clemson University   Dsc
Source: Public Domain
Lake Hartwell
Source: Wikipedia User blahedo | CC BY-SA 2.5
Botanical Garden Hut
Source: Wikipedia User blahedo | CC BY-SA 2.5
Tillman Hall
Source: Wikipedia User hager.angie | CC BY 2.0

Anderson County Demographics

Population over time in Anderson County

The current population in Anderson County is 204,592. The population has increased 2.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 202,223 1.0%
2021 200,183 1.1%
2020 198,064 -

Gender in Anderson County

  • Anderson County is 51.5% female with 105,368 female residents.

  • Anderson County is 48.5% male with 99,223 male residents.

Female
51.5% (105,368)
Male
48.5% (99,223)
Gender Anderson County SC USA
Female 51.5% 51.2% 50.4%
Male 48.5% 48.8% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Anderson County

Anderson County is:

  • 76.4% White with 156,291 White residents.

  • 14.9% African American with 30,411 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 227 American Indian residents.

  • 1.0% Asian with 2,029 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 36 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 354 Other residents.

  • 3.3% Two Or More with 6,674 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.2% Hispanic with 8,570 Hispanic residents.

White
76.4% (156,291)
African American
14.9% (30,411)
American Indian
0.1% (227)
Asian
1.0% (2,029)
Hawaiian
0.0% (36)
Other
0.2% (354)
Two Or More
3.3% (6,674)
Hispanic
4.2% (8,570)

Table: Anderson County By Race

Race Anderson County SC USA
White 76.4% 63.0% 58.9%
African American 14.9% 25.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 1.0% 1.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.3% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 4.2% 6.2% 18.7%

Household Income For Anderson County, South Carolina

  • 5.5% of households in Anderson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.0% of households in Anderson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.7% of households in Anderson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Anderson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Anderson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.3% of households in Anderson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Anderson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.7% of households in Anderson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.6% of households in Anderson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.4% of households in Anderson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.5% (11,164)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.0% (8,267)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.7% (19,850)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.2% (18,728)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.0% (26,662)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.3% (35,496)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.7% (27,929)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.7% (32,048)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.6% (11,419)
$200,000 or more
6.4% (13,024)
Income Anderson County SC USA
Less than $10,000 5.5% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.0% 4.2% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.7% 8.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.2% 8.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.0% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.3% 17.5% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.7% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.7% 15.4% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.6% 6.9% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 6.4% 7.4% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Anderson County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Anderson County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Anderson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 30.0% of adults in Anderson County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Anderson County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Anderson County completed associate's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in Anderson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Anderson County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Anderson County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Anderson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (10,229)
9-12th Grade
9% (18,413)
High School / GED
30% (61,377)
Some College
19% (38,872)
Associate's Degree
12% (24,551)
Bachelor's Degree
16% (32,734)
Master's Degree
7% (14,321)
Professional Degree
1% (2,045)
Doctorate Degree
1% (2,045)
Education Anderson County SC USA
< 9th Grade 5% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 7% 6%
High School / GED 30% 28% 26%
Some College 19% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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