Anderson County, South Carolina

SC · FIPS 45007 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 210,478 #333 / 3,222
90th
Median Household Income $66,651 -11.3% #1,456 / 3,222
55th
Median Age 40.6 years +4.4% #1,938 / 3,222
40th
Median Home Value $231,900 -17.7% #1,059 / 3,222
67th
Median Gross Rent $989 -15.0% #1,028 / 3,222
68th
Poverty Rate 14.6% +15.6% #1,867 / 3,222
42th

Demographics

Anderson County has a population of 210,478, making it the #333 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.1%
Native Born
3.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Anderson County is $66,651, ranking #1,456 out of 3,222 counties — 11.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.6% and unemployment stands at 5.2%.

Median Household Income
$66,651 −11.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,456 of 3,222
55th percentile
Per Capita Income
$35,910 −13.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,436 of 3,222
55th percentile
Poverty Rate
14.6% +15.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,867 of 3,222
42th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.2% −1.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,155 of 3,222
33th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.5% −21.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,060 of 3,222
67th percentile
Mean Commute Time
28.5 min +3.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,150 of 3,222
64th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Anderson County is $231,900 (-17.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $989/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.8%.

Median Home Value
$231,900 −17.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,059 of 3,222
67th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$989 −15.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,028 of 3,222
68th percentile
Homeownership Rate
74.8% +16.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,556 of 3,222
52th percentile
74.8% Homeownership

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Health

89.8% of residents in Anderson County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.1% below the national rate.

89.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
89.8% −2.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,197 of 3,222
32th percentile

About Anderson County, South Carolina

Anderson County, South Carolina has a total population of 210,478, making it the 333rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Anderson County is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Anderson County is $66,651, which ranks #1,456 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2%.

The median home value in Anderson County is $231,900, 17.7% below the national median. Renters in Anderson County pay a median gross rent of $989 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Anderson County, 26.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.5 min.

Anderson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 75.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (13.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.2%).

All data for Anderson County, South Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.