Anderson County, South Carolina Population 2022
Anderson County, South Carolina's estimated population is 209,356 with a growth rate of 1.09% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Anderson County, South Carolina is the 10th largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 Population was 187,086 and has seen a growth of 11.90% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 17,169 | 0.00% | |
| 1840 | 18,493 | 1,324 | 7.71% |
| 1850 | 21,475 | 2,982 | 16.13% |
| 1860 | 22,873 | 1,398 | 6.51% |
| 1870 | 24,049 | 1,176 | 5.14% |
| 1880 | 33,612 | 9,563 | 39.76% |
| 1890 | 43,696 | 10,084 | 30.00% |
| 1900 | 55,728 | 12,032 | 27.54% |
| 1910 | 69,568 | 13,840 | 24.83% |
| 1920 | 76,349 | 6,781 | 9.75% |
| 1930 | 80,949 | 4,600 | 6.02% |
| 1940 | 88,712 | 7,763 | 9.59% |
| 1950 | 90,664 | 1,952 | 2.20% |
| 1960 | 98,478 | 7,814 | 8.62% |
| 1970 | 105,474 | 6,996 | 7.10% |
| 1980 | 133,235 | 27,761 | 26.32% |
| 1990 | 145,196 | 11,961 | 8.98% |
| 2010 | 187,086 | 41,890 | 28.85% |
| 2011 | 188,160 | 1,074 | 0.57% |
| 2012 | 188,820 | 660 | 0.35% |
| 2013 | 190,005 | 1,185 | 0.63% |
| 2014 | 191,793 | 1,788 | 0.94% |
| 2015 | 193,700 | 1,907 | 0.99% |
| 2016 | 195,582 | 1,882 | 0.97% |
| 2017 | 198,186 | 2,604 | 1.33% |
| 2018 | 200,292 | 2,106 | 1.06% |
| 2019 | 202,558 | 2,266 | 1.13% |
| 2020 | 204,824 | 2,266 | 1.12% |
| 2021 | 207,090 | 2,266 | 1.11% |
| 2022 | 209,356 | 2,266 | 1.09% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 158,730 | 79.29% |
| Black or African American | 31,634 | 15.80% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 321 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 1,896 | 0.95% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 49 | 0.02% |
| Some Other Race | 2,435 | 1.22% |
| Two or More Races | 5,118 | 2.56% |
Anderson County, South Carolina Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 78,636 | 2.51 | 72.6 |
| Married | 39,859 | 3.08 | 87.1 |
| Male | 3,263 | 3.06 | 57.9 |
| Female | 10,687 | 3.32 | 51.2 |
| Non Family | 24,827 | 1.19 | 60.5 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,636 | 4.09% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 14,168 | 10.27% |
| High School Graduate | 41,633 | 30.18% |
| Some College | 27,211 | 19.72% |
| Associates Degree | 16,043 | 11.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 20,909 | 15.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 12,352 | 8.95% |
Anderson County, South Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,252 | 1,167 | 738 |
| White | 110,367 | 96,378 | 29,256 |
| 2+ Races | 1,999 | 1,519 | 474 |
| Hispanic | 3,994 | 2,816 | 775 |
| Other Race | 1,522 | 889 | 241 |
| Native American | 305 | 210 | 48 |
| Black | 20,487 | 16,489 | 2,156 |
| Islander | 49 | 49 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 58.95%.
$37,004
Average Earnings
$46,511
Average Male
$29,486
Average Female
Anderson County, South Carolina Language by Age
Anderson County, South Carolina Language
95.64% of Anderson County, South Carolina residents speak only English, while 4.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.85% of the population.
Anderson County, South Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 49 | 16 | 32.65% |
| Hispanic | 7,625 | 2,224 | 29.17% |
| Native | 321 | 85 | 26.48% |
| Black | 31,212 | 7,879 | 25.24% |
| Multiple | 4,991 | 990 | 19.84% |
| White | 152,154 | 15,826 | 10.40% |
| Asian | 1,890 | 79 | 4.18% |
| Other | 737 | NaN% |
13.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.02%
Male Poverty Rate
15.06%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Anderson County, South Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Anderson County, South Carolina is Islander, with 32.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Anderson County, South Carolina is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.02%.
Anderson County, South Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.2%
Male Marriage Rate
49.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Anderson County, South Carolina Married by Age and Sex
Anderson County, South Carolina Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Anderson County, South Carolina Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,453 | 9.18% |
| Black | 1,854 | 7.84% |
| Native American | 36 | 11.80% |
| Islander | 10 | 20.41% |
| Other Race | 12 | 0.74% |
| 2+ Races | 204 | 8.46% |
| Hispanic | 175 | 3.65% |
Anderson County, South Carolina Veterans by Education
6.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.3%
Labor Force Participation
56.9%
Employment Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
67.80%
Born in Anderson County, South Carolina
96.99%
Native Born
3.01%
Foreign Born
1.65%
Non Citizen
1.36%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.99% of Anderson County, South Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 67.80% having been born in South Carolina. 1.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990