Anderson County, South Carolina Demographics 2026

Name: Anderson County, South Carolina Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Anderson County, South Carolina has a population of 210,478, the 9th most populous county in South Carolina. The median household income is $66,651 and the median home value is $231,900. The poverty rate is 14.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Anderson County Quick Facts

Population 210,478

Median Household Income $66,651

Median Home Value $231,900

Poverty Rate 14.6%

Unemployment Rate 5.3%

Median Age 40.6 years

Homeownership Rate 74.9%

Affordability Ratio 3.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 26.5%

High School Graduation 88.1%

Cities/Places 18

Population 210,478 9th of 46

Median Income $66,651 4% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.6%

Unemployment 5.3%

How Anderson County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	207,218	210,478	+1.6%
Median household income	$64,683	$66,651	+3.0%
Median home value	$212,500	$231,900	+9.1%

Median Household Income

Anderson

$66,651

$69,324

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Anderson

$231,900

$259,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.2%

$25K-$50K 20.3%

$50K-$100K 30.4%

$100K+ 31.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.6%

$10K-$15K

3.4%

$15K-$20K

3.9%

$20K-$25K

4.4%

$25K-$30K

3.5%

$30K-$35K

4.1%

$35K-$40K

4.3%

$40K-$45K

4.3%

$45K-$50K

4.2%

$50K-$60K

7.0%

$60K-$75K

10.0%

$75K-$100K

13.4%

$100K-$125K

9.8%

$125K-$150K

7.0%

$150K-$200K

7.4%

$200K+

6.8%

Employment

5.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

59.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.9%

Renter 25.1%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $989/mo 17.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.6%

18-34

20.8%

35-54

24.9%

55-74

24.3%

75+

7.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 55 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Anderson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Anderson	30,051	$46,933	21.0%	$218,200
Easley	24,841	$66,299	13.9%	$263,500
Clemson	18,072	$49,520	36.0%	$398,400
Powdersville	10,771	$84,910	9.3%	$334,900
Centerville	7,049	$64,380	8.8%	$229,700
Homeland Park	6,632	$40,218	36.2%	$103,700
Belton	4,458	$49,107	19.6%	$133,500
Northlake	4,390	$89,635	8.8%	$277,700
Williamston	4,170	$64,389	13.5%	$162,800
Honea Path	3,739	$32,900	33.6%	$155,400
Pendleton	3,594	$61,901	21.8%	$250,500
Pelzer	1,722	$58,134	26.9%	$178,100
West Pelzer	1,320	$53,750	17.8%	$172,500
Sandy Springs	1,105	$70,833	32.7%	$309,700
Iva	972	$25,000	39.3%	$156,400
Fair Play	757	$82,083	31.3%	$222,500
La France	678	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Starr	258	$75,833	3.1%	$175,000

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Population Overview

Anderson County is located in South Carolina with a total population of 210,478. It is the 9th most populous county out of 46 in South Carolina. The county encompasses 18 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Anderson County is 40.6 years. This is about the same as the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Anderson County is $66,651. This is 4% lower than the state median of $69,324. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.6%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $231,900. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $259,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Anderson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 13.5%.

Education

26.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 32.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Anderson County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against South Carolina and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Anderson County, South Carolina?

Anderson County has a population of 210,478, making it the 9th most populous county in South Carolina.

What is the median income in Anderson County?

The median household income in Anderson County is $66,651 with a poverty rate of 14.6%.

How many cities are in Anderson County, South Carolina?

Anderson County contains 18 Census-designated places.