Anderson County, South Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Anderson County
- State
- South Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 45007
- State FIPS
- 45
- County FIPS
- 007
Geography
- Land Area
- 713.85 sq mi
- Water Area
- 41.91 sq mi
- Total Area
- 755.76 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.521235
- Longitude
- -82.638603
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 206,215
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 158,866
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 198,162 | 96.1% |
| Hispanic | 8,051 | 3.9% |
| White | 158,871 | 77.0% |
| Black | 28,328 | 13.7% |
| Asian | 1,939 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 975 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 631 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 154,579 | 97.3% |
| Hispanic | 4,291 | 2.7% |
| White | 126,372 | 79.5% |
| Black | 22,517 | 14.2% |
| Asian | 1,770 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,726 | 2.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 346 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 210,478
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $69,685
- Poverty Rate
- 14.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 30,188
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 161,072 | 76.5% |
| Black | 28,586 | 13.6% |
| Asian | 2,221 | 1.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 125,800
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 43,510 | 34.6% |
| Republican | 68,995 | 54.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 13,295 | 10.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 58,214 | 46.3% |
| Female | 67,585 | 53.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 95,693 | 76.1% |
| Hispanic | 3,044 | 2.4% |
| Black | 18,351 | 14.6% |
| Asian | 874 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 62,715
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 51,456 | 53.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,002 | 32.9% |
| Black | 6,185 | 33.7% |
| Asian | 224 | 25.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 29,334 | 50.4% |
| Female | 33,380 | 49.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 35,267 (24.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 38,444 (26.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 92,319
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $231,274
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,044
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 7.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.