Anderson County, South Carolina

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Anderson County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, its population was 203,718.[1] Its county seat is Anderson.[2] Named for Revolutionary War leader Robert Anderson,[3] the county is located in northwestern South Carolina, along the state line of Georgia. The county is included in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metropolitan statistical area.[4] Anderson County contains 55,950-acre (22,640 ha) Lake Hartwell, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lake with nearly 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of shoreline for residential and recreational use. The area is a growing industrial, commercial, and tourist center. It is the home of Anderson University, a private, selective comprehensive university with about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students.[5]

History

See also: Anderson, South Carolina § History; and Blaine, South Carolina

Anderson County was founded in 1826 after the dissolution of the Pendleton District and was named after Robert Anderson, an American Revolutionary War general. During the Civil War, the county became a center of ammunitions production for the Confederate States Army.[6] The county seat and largest city is Anderson; both the county and city are also located in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer metropolitan statistical area.[4] Agriculturally, the county is ranked first in the southeast, second in the south, and 23rd in the United States according to the United States Department of Commerce. Cotton, corn, and various fruits and vegetables are grown along with a large poultry industry located the county.[7]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 755.76 square miles (1,957.4 km2), of which 41.91 square miles (108.5 km2) (5.55%) are covered by water.[8] Anderson County is in the Savannah River basin and the Saluda River basin.

State and local protected areas

Major water bodies

Adjacent counties

Major highways

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Major infrastructure

Demographics

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2020 census

As of the 2020 census, 203,718 people lived in the county across 80,372 households; 52,038 of those households were families.[10][1]

The median age was 41.1 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18 and 18.9% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 93.0 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 89.9 males.[10]

As of the 2020 census, the racial makeup of the county was 75.8% White, 14.9% Black or African American, 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 2.3% from some other race, and 5.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 4.7% of the population.[11]

58.3% of residents lived in urban areas, while 41.7% lived in rural areas.[12]

Of the 80,372 households, 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 27.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[10]

There were 89,123 housing units, of which 9.8% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 73.2% were owner-occupied and 26.8% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.6% and the rental vacancy rate was 9.2%.[10]

Racial and ethnic composition

Anderson County, South Carolina – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 1980[13] Pop 1990[14] Pop 2000[15] Pop 2010[16] Pop 2020[17] % 1980 % 1990 % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 109,320 120,013 134,151 147,362 152,396 82.05% 82.66% 80.94% 78.75% 74.81%
Black or African American alone (NH) 22,625 24,097 27,399 29,810 30,214 16.98% 16.60% 16.53% 15.93% 14.83%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 113 163 336 420 425 0.08% 0.11% 0.20% 0.22% 0.21%
Asian alone (NH) 250 334 698 1,384 2,404 0.19% 0.23% 0.42% 0.74% 1.18%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) x [18] x [19] 20 29 46 x x 0.01% 0.02% 0.02%
Other race alone (NH) 102 30 112 183 698 0.08% 0.02% 0.07% 0.10% 0.34%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) x [20] x [21] 1,192 2,491 7,961 x x 0.72% 1.33% 3.91%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 825 559 1,832 5,447 9,574 0.62% 0.38% 1.11% 2.91% 4.70%
Total 133,235 145,196 165,740 187,126 203,718 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

2010 census

At the 2010 census, there were 187,126 people, 73,829 households, and 51,922 families residing in the county.[22][23] The population density was 261.6 inhabitants per square mile (101.0/km2). There were 84,774 housing units at an average density of 118.5 per square mile (45.8/km2).[24] The racial makeup of the county was 80.1% White, 16.0% Black or African American, 0.8% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 1.3% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.9% of the population.[22] In terms of ancestry, 15.9% were American, 13.6% were Irish, 10.8% were English, and 10.2% were German.[25]

Of the 73,829 households, 33.3% had children under 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 29.7% were not families, and 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.98. The median age was 39.7 years.[22]

The median income for a household in the county was $42,871 and for a family was $53,229. Males had a median income of $41,885 versus $30,920 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,117. About 12.4% of families and 15.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.0% of those under 18 and 10.2% of those 65 or over.[26]

Law and government

Anderson County has a council-administrator form of government under South Carolina law. County council members are elected from seven single-member districts for two-year terms. All seven council seats are open for election every two years.[27]

Anderson County councilmen are:[27]

  • District 1: John B. Wright Jr. (North Anderson)
  • District 2: Glenn A. Davis (South and East Anderson)
  • District 3: S. Ray Graham (Belton/Starr/Iva area)
  • District 4: Brett Sanders (Pendleton area)
  • District 5: Tommy Dunn (West Anderson)
  • District 6: Jimmy Davis (Powdersville area)
  • District 7: M. Cindy Wilson (Williamston/Honea Path area)

The Anderson county administrator is Rusty Burns.[28]

Operations

Anderson County has 10 divisions:

  • Administration
  • Parks, Recreation, and Tourism
  • Central Services
  • Economic Development
  • Emergency Services
  • EMS and Special Operations
  • Environmental Services
  • Finance
  • Planning
  • Transportation

Politics

United States presidential election results for Anderson County, South Carolina[29]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
1892 193 7.47% 2,248 86.96% 144 5.57%
1896 368 10.53% 3,109 88.98% 17 0.49%
1900 68 3.53% 1,858 96.47% 0 0.00%
1904 66 3.27% 1,952 96.73% 0 0.00%
1908 58 2.69% 2,099 97.18% 3 0.14%
1912 25 1.10% 2,158 95.28% 82 3.62%
1916 6 0.23% 2,609 99.50% 7 0.27%
1920 33 1.31% 2,489 98.69% 0 0.00%
1924 9 0.61% 1,455 99.18% 3 0.20%
1928 61 3.31% 1,780 96.69% 0 0.00%
1932 30 0.73% 4,067 99.27% 0 0.00%
1936 26 0.64% 4,025 99.36% 0 0.00%
1940 86 2.23% 3,763 97.77% 0 0.00%
1944 89 2.99% 2,687 90.23% 202 6.78%
1948 105 2.61% 2,581 64.08% 1,342 33.32%
1952 3,338 22.25% 11,664 77.75% 0 0.00%
1956 2,186 14.80% 11,344 76.80% 1,241 8.40%
1960 3,845 21.67% 13,901 78.33% 0 0.00%
1964 8,398 41.85% 11,670 58.15% 0 0.00%
"text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/American Independent |1968 5,661 24.33% 5,218 22.43% 12,384 53.23%
1972 17,514 75.19% 5,241 22.50% 537 2.31%
1976 9,496 33.14% 19,002 66.32% 156 0.54%
1980 15,667 44.38% 18,801 53.25% 837 2.37%
1984 24,123 69.54% 10,324 29.76% 244 0.70%
1988 25,939 67.58% 12,281 32.00% 163 0.42%
1992 24,793 51.68% 16,072 33.50% 7,106 14.81%
1996 24,137 52.74% 17,460 38.15% 4,172 9.12%
2000 35,827 63.21% 19,606 34.59% 1,248 2.20%
2004 43,355 66.99% 20,697 31.98% 670 1.04%
2008 48,690 65.99% 24,132 32.70% 965 1.31%
2012 48,709 67.45% 22,405 31.03% 1,098 1.52%
2016 56,232 69.87% 21,097 26.21% 3,154 3.92%
2020 67,565 70.31% 27,169 28.27% 1,359 1.41%
2024 71,828 73.07% 25,281 25.72% 1,187 1.21%
2016 1 33.33% 1 33.33% 1 33.33%


Since the 1980s, Anderson County has been a rock-solid Republican bastion, with the party going on a streak of winning the county in each presidential election since 1984.

Economy

Early industry in the county was textile mills, processing southern cotton. In the 21st century, industry has diversified with more than 230 manufacturers, including 22 international companies. The top major industries in Anderson include manufacturers of automotive products, metal products, industrial machinery, plastics, publishing, and textiles. More than 27 BMW suppliers are in the upstate, which is recognized internationally as an automotive supplier hub. The plastic industry has a strong presence in the upstate, with 244 plastic companies located within the 10 counties of the northwest corner of the state. Anderson County has 11 automotive suppliers and is a major player in the plastic industry, with 27 plastic companies located within its borders.[30]

As of April 2024, some of the top employers in the county include AnMed Health Medical Center, Anderson University, Bosch, the City of Anderson, Glen Raven, Inc., Ingles, Michelin, Walmart, and Walgreens.[31] Between 2021 and 2024, the unemployment rate has fluctuated around 3%.[32] In 2022, its GDP was $9.1 billion (approx. $44,670 per capita).[33] In chained 2017 dollars, its real GDP was $7.6 billion (approx. $37,306 per capita).[34]

Employment and Wage Statistics by Industry in Anderson County, South Carolina[31]
Industry Employment Counts Employment Percentage (%) Average Annual Wage ($)
Accommodation and Food Services 7,865 11.1 19,760
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 2,695 3.8 38,272
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 167 0.2 49,712
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 864 1.2 16,016
Construction 2,947 4.2 56,368
Educational Services 5,822 8.2 50,440
Finance and Insurance 1,043 1.5 60,476
Health Care and Social Assistance 11,076 15.7 54,652
Information 475 0.7 62,816
Management of Companies and Enterprises 212 0.3 121,992
Manufacturing 16,042 22.7 61,048
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction 97 0.1 70,616
Other Services (except Public Administration) 1,465 2.1 40,560
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 2,153 3.0 54,444
Public Administration 2,634 3.7 45,708
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 532 0.8 44,824
Retail Trade 9,313 13.2 32,344
Transportation and Warehousing 2,185 3.1 56,264
Utilities 350 0.5 83,304
Wholesale Trade 2,783 3.9 61,048
Total 70,720 100.0% 48,004

Communities

Cities

Towns

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

Education

The Anderson schools are divided into five districts.[35]

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "QuickFacts: Anderson County, South Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ↑ Federal Writers' Project (1941). Palmetto Place Names. Sloane Printing Co. p. 11.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "OMB Bulletin No. 23-01: Revised Delineations of Metropolitan Statistical Areas, Micropolitan Statistical Areas, and Combined Statistical Areas, and Guidance on Uses of the Delineations of These Areas" (PDF). United States Office of Management and Budget. July 21, 2023. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Anderson University Celebrates Highest Enrollment in its 111-Year History". andersonuniversity.edu. October 17, 2022. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Anderson". www.britannica.com. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
  7. ↑ "Anderson County, South Carolina". www.carolana.com. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
  8. ↑ "2020 County Gazetteer Files – South Carolina". United States Census Bureau. August 23, 2022. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
  9. ↑ "SCDNR Public Lands". www2.dnr.sc.gov. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  11. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  12. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  13. ↑ "1980 Census of Population - General Population Characteristics- South Carolina - Table 15. Persons by Race and Table 16. Total Persons and Spanish Origin Persons by Type of Spanish Origin and Race". HathiTrust. United States Census Bureau. p. 12-21.
  14. ↑ "1990 Census of Population - General Population Characteristics- South Carolina - Table 5 and Table 6. Race and Hispanic Origin: 1990" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. p. 11-37. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 9, 2024.
  15. ↑ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Anderson County, South Carolina". United States Census Bureau.
  16. ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Anderson County, South Carolina". United States Census Bureau.
  17. ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Anderson County, South Carolina". United States Census Bureau.
  18. ↑ included in the Asian category in the 1980 Census
  19. ↑ included in the Asian category in the 1990 Census
  20. ↑ not an option in the 1980 Census
  21. ↑ not an option in the 1990 Census
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
  23. ↑ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 29, 2011. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
  24. ↑ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 – County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
  25. ↑ "DP02 Selected Social Characteristics in the United States – 2006–2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
  26. ↑ "DP03 Selected Economic Characteristics – 2006–2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 "County Council". Anderson County. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
  28. ↑ "County Administrator". Anderson County. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
  29. ↑ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
  30. ↑ "Anderson County Development Partnership". Andersonpartnership.com. Archived from the original on April 23, 1999. Retrieved December 22, 2011.
  31. ↑ 31.0 31.1 "Anderson County" (PDF). Community Profile. Columbia, S.C.: S.C. Department of Employment & Workforce - Business Intelligence Department. April 19, 2024.
  32. ↑ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (January 1, 1990). "Unemployment Rate in Anderson County, SC". FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
  33. ↑ U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (January 1, 2001). "Gross Domestic Product: All Industries in Anderson County, SC". FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
  34. ↑ U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (January 1, 2001). "Real Gross Domestic Product: All Industries in Anderson County, SC". FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
  35. ↑ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Anderson County, SC" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 22, 2024. - Text list

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