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Anderson

South Carolina · 28,106 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 $33,569. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $138,000. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,106
+10%since 2000
from 25,514 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,756 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,594 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
−4%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K26K28K29K31K1990201020202024Anderson
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,569
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,716 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,342
+26%since 2000
from $18,577 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$743
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $454 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
48.1% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+36%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.5%(15,935)
Black33.9%(8,653)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(377)
Asian0.8%(196)
Other0%
Diversity Score60%(15,319)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.3%(16,392)
Black29.4%(8,276)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(1,749)
Asian1.5%(416)
Other3.2%(899)
Diversity Score69.5%(19,544)
Diversity Score
70
+16%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+61%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.3%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.1%
−69.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anderson, South Carolina?

Anderson, South Carolina has about 28,106 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Anderson, South Carolina earns about $33,569 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 $138,000, and the typical rent is about $743 a month.

How educated are people in Anderson, South Carolina?

About 23.1% 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 22.9% of people in Anderson, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Anderson, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Anderson, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,922 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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