Anderson, South Carolina Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Anderson, SC Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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D
Income Well below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Anderson | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,547 | 5,295,781 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1591.7 | 165.5 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.99% | 1.16% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 32.1 | 40.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 10,488 | 2,118,015 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Anderson grew by 11.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 25,547 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Anderson is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 26.0% of residents. That is 4.8 points above South Carolina as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 6,634 26.0% +4.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,856 19.0% -2.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,525 17.7% -2.5 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,112 16.1% -2.4 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below South Carolina, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 53.6% of the people living in Anderson and men 46.4%.
- Women 53.6% South Carolina 51.2%
- Men 46.4% South Carolina 48.8%
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Economy
Anderson has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Anderson | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,944 | $69,383 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.91% | 5.01% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.5% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Anderson is about 24% lower than in South Carolina.
Housing
| Metric | Anderson | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $318,443 | $239,609 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $998 | $1,179 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 54.7% | 71.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Anderson is about 26.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $998 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Anderson spend about 34 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 143 hours, about 6.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Anderson | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.2 | 22.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 34.4 | 44.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 143 | 186 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,442 | $5,753 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 6.3% | 11.5% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,280 | 9,507 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,349 | 1,499 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Anderson is 17 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in South Carolina.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Anderson has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Anderson | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.6% | 28.2% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.24 | 2.44 | 2.53 |
Health
Anderson has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Anderson | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.7 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 20.1% | 19.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.4% | 21.5% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Anderson, South Carolina.
How big is Anderson, South Carolina by population?
About 25,547 people live in Anderson, South Carolina, in 10,488 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 32.1, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 5 years.
Is Anderson, South Carolina urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Anderson, South Carolina has 1,592 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 18 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Anderson, South Carolina?
The median home costs 6.0 times the median household income ($318,443 against $52,944), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $998 a month takes about 23% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
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