Anderson County, South Carolina Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Anderson County is located in South Carolina with a total population of 207,218. It is the 9th most populous county out of 46 in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Anderson County is 40.5 years. This is about average than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Anderson County is $64,683. This is 3% lower than the state median of $66,818. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.4%. This is 1% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 2% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $212,500. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $236,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 71.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Anderson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 13.6%.

Education

26.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.8%.