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 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,651 | -11.3% | #1,456 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.6 years | +4.4% | #1,938 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $231,900 | -17.7% | #1,059 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $989 | -15.0% | #1,028 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.6% | +15.6% | #1,867 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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89.8% of residents in Anderson County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.1% below the national rate.
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.