Anderson County's estimated 2026 population is 222,470 with a growth rate of 1.15% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Anderson County is the 9th largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 187,095 and has seen a growth of 18.91% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.6 years
Female: 41.6 years
Male: 39.3 years
There are 162,924 adults, (38,805 of whom are seniors) in Anderson County.
Female: 108,669 (51.6%)
Male: 101,809 (48.4%)
The racial composition of Anderson County includes 76.53% White, 13.58% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 161,072 | 76.53% |
| Black or African American | 28,586 | 13.58% |
| Two or more races | 13,566 | 6.45% |
| Other race | 3,628 | 1.72% |
| Asian | 2,221 | 1.06% |
| Native American | 1,367 | 0.65% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.02% |
Anderson County's average per capita income is $46,420. Household income levels show a median of $66,651. The poverty rate stands at 14.57%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $97,234 | $118,291 |
| Families | $81,260 | $102,297 |
| Households | $66,651 | $89,043 |
| Non Families | $37,238 | $56,721 |
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