Anderson County, SC

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2024 Population

210,478

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

40.6

0.247% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

14.6%

1.28% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$66,651

3.04% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$231,900

9.13% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

95,285

1.04% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Anderson County, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98% of the residents in Anderson County, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Anderson County, SC are Tri-County Technical College (2,687 degrees awarded in 2023), Anderson University (217633) (1,002 degrees), and Arclabs (475 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Anderson County, SC was $231,900, and the homeownership rate was 74.8%.

Most people in Anderson County, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Anderson County, SC was 2 cars per household.

Anderson County, SC borders Elbert County, GA, Hart County, GA, Abbeville County, SC, Greenville County, SC, Laurens County, SC, Oconee County, SC, and Pickens County, SC.

United States South Carolina Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC

Population & Diversity

Anderson County, SC is home to a population of 210k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.94% of Anderson County, SC residents were born outside of the country (8.3k people).

In 2024, there were 5.57 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (158k people) in Anderson County, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.06k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98%

2024 Citizenship

98%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98% of Anderson County, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Anderson County, SC was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Anderson County, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Anderson County, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
158k ± 550
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
28.4k ± 1.02k
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
8.06k ± 1.04k

5.16%

Hispanic Population

10.9k people

5.16% of the people in Anderson County, SC are hispanic (10.9k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Anderson County, SC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for South Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
63,986 ± 6,172 people
India
20,779 ± 3,532 people
Honduras
17,281 ± 3,222 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 63,986 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 20,779 and Honduras with 17,281.

Foreign-Born Population

3.94%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

8.3k people

3.71%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

7.69k people

As of 2024, 3.94% of Anderson County, SC residents (8.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Anderson County, SC was 3.71%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Anderson County, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,895 ± 390
Gulf War (2001-)
2,613 ± 513
Gulf War (1990s)
1,769 ± 324

Anderson County, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.49 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Anderson County, SC.

Economy

The economy of Anderson County, SC employs 95.3k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Anderson County, SC were Manufacturing (18,460 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (14,097 people), and Retail Trade (11,317 people), and the highest paying industries were Information ($82,337), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($73,873), and Utilities ($72,660).

Employment

Occupations

95.3k

2024 Value

± 2,668

1.04%

1 Year growth

± 3.89%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Anderson County, SC grew at a rate of 1.04%, from 94.3k employees to 95.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Anderson County, SC, are Production Occupations (10,553 people), Management Occupations (10,083 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,118 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Anderson County, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

95.3k

2024 Value

± 2,668

1.04%

1 Year growth

± 3.89%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Anderson County, SC grew at a rate of 1.04%, from 94.3k employees to 95.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Anderson County, SC, are Manufacturing (18,460 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (14,097 people), and Retail Trade (11,317 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Anderson County, SC, though some of these residents may live in Anderson County, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,753

Median earning men ± $1,827

$35,677

Median earning women ± $1,263

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($115,249), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,083), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($66,377).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($57,885), Public Administration ($52,778), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($51,023).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

Y-Axis

2.54%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.26M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.54% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

324
Retail Trade
295
Other Services (except Public Administration)
261
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$922k
Manufacturing
$484k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$367k
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Education

In 2023, universities in Anderson County, SC awarded 4,290 degrees. The student population of Anderson County, SC in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 4,891 male students and 5,990 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Anderson County, SC are White (3,254 and 76.1%), Black or African American (405 and 9.47%), Hispanic or Latino (368 and 8.6%), and Two or More Races (150 and 3.51%).

The largest universities in Anderson County, SC by number of degrees awarded are Tri-County Technical College (2,687 and 62.6%), Anderson University (217633) (1,002 and 23.4%), and Arclabs (475 and 11.1%).

The most popular majors in Anderson County, SC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,295 and 30.2%), Welding Technology (657 and 15.3%), and Industrial Electronics Technology (322 and 7.51%).

The median tuition cost in Anderson County, SC for private four year colleges is $32,710.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Anderson County, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 52.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 34%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 10,881 (44.9% men and 55.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 10,881 students enrolled in Anderson County, SC, 44.9% men and 55.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,027 records, of which 57.2% were women and 42.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
920 degrees awarded
Industrial Electronics Technology
295 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
135 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Anderson County, SC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 920 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Anderson County, SC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Tri-County Technical College
2,687 degrees awarded
Anderson University (217633)
1,002 degrees awarded
Arclabs
475 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tri-County Technical College with 2,687 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 2,192 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Anderson County, SC, which is 1.04 times more than the 2,098 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,254 degrees mean that there were 8.03 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 405 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($32,710) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($870) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Anderson County, SC was $231,900 in 2024, which is 0.697 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $212,500 to $231,900, a 9.13% increase. The homeownership rate in Anderson County, SC is 74.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Anderson County, SC have an average commute time of 26.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Anderson County, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 12.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Anderson County, SC. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.04%.

Housing

Property

$231,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$5,118

$62,799

Median Property Taxes

±$2,001

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Anderson County, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Anderson County, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.8%

Homeownership

2024

68.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 74.8% of the housing units in Anderson County, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Anderson County, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$66,651

Median Household Income

± $2,330

83.9k

Number of Households

± 2,343

In 2024, the median household income of the 83.9k households in Anderson County, SC grew to $66,651 from the previous year's value of $64,683.

The following chart displays the households in Anderson County, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Anderson County, SC is from South Carolina.

0.464

2023 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.464

2022 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2023, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.102% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (80.1%)
Carpooled (9.9%)
Worked At Home (7.6%)

In 2024, 80.1% of workers in Anderson County, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.9%) and those who worked at home (7.6%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Anderson County, SC have a longer commute time (26.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.7% of the workforce in Anderson County, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Anderson County, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Anderson County, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Anderson County, SC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 12.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Anderson County, SC. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.04%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

14.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Anderson County, SC (30.2k out of 207k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Anderson County, SC is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 18.4% of the children was living in poverty in Anderson County, SC. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 5.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 600 in Anderson County, SC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 11.6 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

89.8% of the population of Anderson County, SC has health coverage, with 44.6% on employee plans, 15.9% on Medicaid, 14.1% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 1.67% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Anderson County, SC see 1,521 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,521 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2329 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 525 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,521 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Anderson County, SC

Primary care physicians in Anderson County, SC see an average of 1,521 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,521 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Anderson County, SC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.2%

Uninsured

44.6%

Employer Coverage

15.9%

Medicaid

14.1%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

1.67%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Anderson County, SC declined by 1.55% from 10.4% to 10.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Anderson County, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 61 in Anderson County, SC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Anderson County, SC.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.5% in Anderson County, SC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Anderson County, SC.