Anderson County, South Carolina Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 9th-largest in South Carolina

The population of Anderson County, South Carolina is 207,218 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 9th-largest county in South Carolina. The median household income is $64,683, the median home value is $212,500, and the median age is 40.5.

The population of Anderson County has grown 16.1% since 2010 (187,095 → 217,183), a +1.07% annualized rate.

Anderson County within South Carolina · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

207,218

Population

+1.07%

Annual growth

290

People / sq mi

$64,683

Median Income

$212,500

Median Home Value

Anderson County covers 714 sq mi of land at 290.3 people per square mile.

About Anderson County, SC

Anderson County is a county in South Carolina with a population of 207,218. It ranks #9 among counties in South Carolina by population. The median age is 40.5, older than the national median. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

The median household income in Anderson County is $64,683, below the US median of $74,580. 11.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $212,500, with monthly rent averaging $952. The homeownership rate of 75.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Anderson County reflects 26.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.1 minutes each way.

Anderson County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Anderson County had a population of 187,095 in 2010 and 217,183 in 2024, a 16.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 217,183 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.07%.

217,183

Population (2024)

187,095

Population (2010)

217,183

Peak (2024)

1.07%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	187,095	-	-	estimate
2011	188,183	+1,088	+0.58%	estimate
2012	188,860	+677	+0.36%	estimate
2013	190,070	+1,210	+0.64%	estimate
2014	191,872	+1,802	+0.95%	estimate
2015	193,806	+1,934	+1.01%	estimate
2016	195,672	+1,866	+0.96%	estimate
2017	198,255	+2,583	+1.32%	estimate
2018	200,209	+1,954	+0.99%	estimate
2019	202,424	+2,215	+1.11%	estimate
2020	204,192	+1,768	+0.87%	estimate
2021	206,949	+2,757	+1.35%	estimate
2022	210,069	+3,120	+1.51%	estimate
2023	213,998	+3,929	+1.87%	estimate
2024	217,183	+3,185	+1.49%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	77.2%
Black or African American	13.6%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.6%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

40.5

Median Age

51.6%

Female

48.4%

Male

18.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.6%

5–9

6.7%

10–14

6.3%

15–19

6.6%

20–24

5.9%

25–34

12.2%

35–44

12.3%

45–54

12.7%

55–59

6.3%

60–64

7.2%

65–74

10.8%

75–84

5.8%

85+

1.6%

Children (under 15): 18.6% · Seniors (65+): 18.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$64,683$-2,135 vs state
Mean household income	$86,976
Per-capita income	$34,923
Poverty rate	11.1%+1.0% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.0%
Employment-to-population	57.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

24.8%

Manufacturing

20.0%

Finance & real estate

8.9%

Education & health care

7.2%

Construction

6.7%

Retail trade

6.1%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.1%

Information

3.6%

The largest employment sector in Anderson County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.3%

Drive alone

0.8%

Carpool

82.6%

Public transit

6.2%

Work from home

26.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$212,500$-24,200 vs state

Median home value

$952

Median rent

75.4%

Homeownership rate

91,008

Total housing units

90.2%

Occupied

9.8%

Vacant

24.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

89.6%

With health insurance

93.8%

With broadband internet

31.9%

Foreign-born

8.0%

Veterans (18+)

15.5%

With a disability

95.2%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

87.8%

High School+

26.4%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in South Carolina

Charleston (152,014)Columbia (138,019)North Charleston (117,460)Mount Pleasant (92,662)Rock Hill (74,769)Greenville (71,755)Summerville (51,262)Goose Creek (46,964)Sumter (43,065)Florence (40,205)All South Carolina cities →

Other counties in South Carolina

Greenville County (537,575)Richland County (418,725)Charleston County (414,711)Horry County (368,937)Spartanburg County (338,096)Lexington County (300,370)York County (288,559)Berkeley County (238,723)Beaufort County (192,123)Aiken County (171,949)All South Carolina counties →

Part of South Carolina

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Metro areas in South Carolina

Charlotte (2,712,818)Greenville (945,301)Columbia (839,868)Charleston (817,756)Augusta (618,022)Myrtle Beach (368,937)Spartanburg (365,086)Hilton Head Island (222,781)All US metros →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Anderson County, South Carolina has a population of 207,218 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 9th-largest county in South Carolina. Population density is 290 people per square mile.

The population of Anderson County has grown 16.1% since 2010 (187,095 → 217,183), a +1.07% annualized rate.

The median household income in Anderson County, South Carolina is $64,683, with mean (average) household income of $86,976 and per-capita income of $34,923. 11.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Anderson County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (77.2%), Black or African American (13.6%), Hispanic or Latino (2.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Anderson County, South Carolina is 40.5 years. Residents are 51.6% female and 48.4% male.

The median home value in Anderson County is $212,500 and median monthly rent is $952. 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 91,008 total housing units, 9.8% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Anderson County, South Carolina is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

Charleston is among the largest cities associated with Anderson County, South Carolina, with a population of 152,014.