Anderson County, South Carolina
Anderson County is home to 210,478 people. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the South Carolina rate (14.1%). The median household income is $66,651.
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| Measure | Value | South Carolina | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 210,478 | 5,296,225 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $66,651 | $69,324 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 14.6% | 14.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 21.7% | 19.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 10.2% | 9.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.5% | 32.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $231,900 | $259,000 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $989 | $1,180 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 47.6% | 52.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 3.9% | 5.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 40.6 years | 40.2 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Elbert County, Georgia
- Hart County, Georgia
- Abbeville County
- Greenville County
- Laurens County
- Oconee County
- Pickens County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.