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Anderson

South Carolina · 25,514 residents · 16.007 sq mi
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Anderson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,716. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $83,800. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,514
−3%since 1990
from 26,184 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,594 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 1,636 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.0
+6%since 1990
from 35.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K26K28K29K31K1990201020202024Anderson
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,716
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,433 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,577
+71%since 1990
from $10,866 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
20.8%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 19.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,800
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$454
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $327 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
53.4%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 52.3% in 1990
46.6% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+12%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(17,038)
Black34.3%(8,969)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(212)
Asian0.2%(50)
Diversity Score58.5%(15,312)
2000
White, non-Hispanic62.5%(15,935)
Black33.9%(8,653)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(377)
Asian0.8%(196)
Diversity Score60%(15,319)
Diversity Score
60
+3%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 17.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.3%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 62.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.2 min
−13%since 1990
from 14.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anderson, South Carolina?

Anderson, South Carolina has about 25,514 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Anderson, South Carolina?

The typical household in Anderson, South Carolina earns about $27,716 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Anderson, South Carolina expensive?

In Anderson, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $83,800, and the typical rent is about $454 a month.

How educated are people in Anderson, South Carolina?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Anderson, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Anderson, South Carolina?

About 20.8% of people in Anderson, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Anderson, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Anderson, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 670 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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