Anderson County's 2026 population is estimated at 222,470, reflecting a 1.15% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Anderson County is the 9th largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 187,095 and has grown 18.91% since 2010.
Overall: 40.6 years
Female: 41.6 years
Male: 39.3 years
There are 162,924 adults, (38,805 of whom are seniors) in Anderson County.
Female: 108,669 (51.6%)
Male: 101,809 (48.4%)
The racial composition of Anderson County includes 76.53% White, 13.58% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 161,072 | 76.53% |
| Black or African American | 28,586 | 13.58% |
| Two or more races | 13,566 | 6.45% |
| Other race | 3,628 | 1.72% |
| Asian | 2,221 | 1.06% |
| Native American | 1,367 | 0.65% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.02% |
Anderson County 's average per capita income is $46,420. Household income levels show a median of $66,651. The poverty rate stands at 14.57%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $97,234 | $118,291 |
| Families | $81,260 | $102,297 |
| Households | $66,651 | $89,043 |
| Non Families | $37,238 | $56,721 |
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