City · South Carolina
Anderson, South Carolina
Anderson, city, in Anderson County, South Carolina. Anderson had 31,323 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 28,106 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 30,051 (±58). GEOID 4501360.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
31,323
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 28,106 · ACS 2020-2024: 30,051 ±58
Median household income
$46,933
±$4,427 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324
Median home value
$218,200
±$13,472 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000
Median gross rent
$975
±$58 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180
Where is Anderson and what county is it in?
Anderson is a city in Anderson County, South Carolina. It covers 16.0 square miles of land, 1,755 residents per square mile in 2020.
Anderson is in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Anderson, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 31,323 people lived in Anderson on July 1, 2025, up 6.3% since 2020, slower than South Carolina (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 28,106 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 30,051 (±58).
| Measure | Anderson | Anderson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 30,051 ±58 | 210,478 | +2,762 |
| Households | 12,584 ±545 | 83,904 | +1,172 |
| Average household size | 2.19 ±0.09 | 2.47 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 13,969 ±497 | 92,319 | +1,072 |
Anderson's population since 2000
From 25,514 in 2000 to 31,323 in 2025: up 22.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Anderson as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Anderson?
The median resident of Anderson is 32.7 years old; 21.5% are under 18 and 17.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 59.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 27.0%. 6.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Anderson | Anderson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.7 ±2.0 | 40.6 | −4.6 |
| Under 18 years | 21.5% ±1.8 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.1% ±1.5 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Male | 45.8% ±1.8 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.1% ±1.6 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 59.9% ±3.0 pts | 75.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 27.0% ±3.0 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±0.7 pts | 1.0% | +1.8 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.9% ±1.6 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.0% ±1.2 pts | 3.9% | +2.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.7% ±1.8 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2% ±1.1 pts | 7.6% | – |
| With a disability | 14.8% ±1.7 pts | 15.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.6% ±1.8 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.3% ±2.1 pts | 88.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.3% ±2.6 pts | 26.5% | +4.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.7% ±1.8 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 79.5% ±3.1 pts | 87.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.3% ±1.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Anderson earn?
Half of Anderson's 12,584 households earn less than $46,933 a year (±$4,427), against $66,651 in Anderson County and $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 the median was $41,045 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,888 after inflation. 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Anderson | Anderson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,933 ±$4,427 | $66,651 | +$5,888 |
| Mean household income | $67,478 ±$5,114 | $89,043 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,386 ±$2,197 | $35,910 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.0% ±3.2 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 33.6% ±8.0 pts | 21.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.5% ±3.1 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.7% ±1.6 pts | 94.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.7% ±2.9 pts | 88.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Anderson?
Owners occupy 51.1% of Anderson's occupied homes and renters 48.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $218,200 by its owner (±$13,472). The median renter pays $975 a month including utilities, and 43.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Anderson | Anderson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $218,200 ±$13,472 | $231,900 | +$49,841 |
| Median gross rent | $975 ±$58 | $989 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.6% ±6.2 pts | 38.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,303 ±$87 | $1,389 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 51.1% ±3.6 pts | 74.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 48.9% ±3.6 pts | 25.2% | – |
| Housing units | 13,969 ±497 | 92,319 | +1,072 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.7% ±2.8 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.8% ±3.5 pts | 72.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.8% ±0.9 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7% ±0.8 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.6% ±1.5 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.0% ±2.0 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.9% ±2.8 pts | 5.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Anderson building?
Builders took permits for 274 new housing units in Anderson in 2025 (255 in single-family houses), 8.7 per 1,000 residents against 8.2 across South Carolina.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Anderson work and get to work?
77.3% of Anderson's workers drive alone and 5.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.8%.
| Measure | Anderson | Anderson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.5% ±2.4 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% ±1.9 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.3% ±3.6 pts | 80.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.3% ±3.0 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 3.3% ±1.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.8% ±1.3 pts | 7.6% | +2.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.0 min ±1.8 | 26.5 min | +3.2 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Anderson?
8 census tracts lie mostly in Anderson, and 8 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $21,954 (Tract 6) to $73,654 (Tract 2).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2Anderson County | 4,977 | $73,654 |
| Tract 11Anderson County | 5,899 | $67,191 |
| Tract 3Anderson County | 5,491 | $58,631 |
| Tract 123Anderson County | 3,761 | $40,938 |
| Tract 9Anderson County | 3,005 | $56,733 |
| Tract 6Anderson County | 2,943 | $21,954 |
| Tract 10Anderson County | 2,535 | $45,027 |
| Tract 7.01Anderson County | 2,473 | $29,183 |
| Tract 5Anderson County | 2,540 | $42,478 |
| Tract 7.02Anderson County | 2,244 | $29,893 |
| Tract 112.04Anderson County | 5,350 | $120,500 |
| Tract 112.03Anderson County | 4,549 | $86,422 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Anderson) · Census block assignment files
How does Anderson compare with other places in South Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Anderson is the 1,317th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 19th-most populous of 271 in South Carolina.
Anderson ranks 167th of 248 places in South Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 19th | 271 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 61st | 149 |
| Residents per square mile | 38th | 261 |
| Median household income | 167th | 248 |
| Per capita income | 128th | 259 |
| Median home value | 99th | 248 |
| Median gross rent | 128th | 235 |
| Poverty rate | 102nd | 214 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 89th | 226 |
| Median age | 219th | 261 |
| Owner-occupied share | 204th | 258 |
| Work from home | 106th | 119 |
| Travel time to work | 184th | 261 |
Anderson's figures with every place in South Carolina (CSV)
Every place in South Carolina, sortable · Compare Anderson with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Anderson?
5 of the 57 figures for Anderson on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Anderson are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Anderson.