Anderson, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Anderson County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
29,563
Population
1,847/sq mi density
$44,321
Median Income
$27,458 per capita
$199,600
Home Value
$273,856 Zillow
$965
Median Rent
29.6% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
584
Violent Crime/100K
5,804 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$44,321 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$199,600 home value, $965/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
584 violent crimes/100K (54% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
29,563
Census 2023
Population Density
1,847
per square mile
Land Area
14.5
square miles (37.6 km²)
Median Age
33.0 yrs
15% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
45.4%
Male
54.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 28.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.4% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
60.8%
Black
28.6%
Hispanic
4.7%
Asian
2.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 6.6% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
92.4%
Spanish
6.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
5.2%
Veterans
7.3%
22% above US avg (6%)
Disability
15.0%
15% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
89.2%
2% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
10.8%
26% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.469
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 29,563 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,847 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 14.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 33.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 45.4% |
| Female | 54.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.8% |
| Black or African American | 28.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.7% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
Language
| English Only | 92.4% |
| Spanish | 6.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 5.2% |
| Veterans | 7.3% |
| Disability | 15.0% |
| Health Insurance | 89.2% |
| Uninsured | 10.8% |
| Broadband Access | 87.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.469 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |