Anderson County, South Carolina
Anderson County: County in Tennessee, United States
About
Anderson County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 187,126 and a population density of 210 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 204,353 inhabitants. Its county seat is Clinton. The county was created 223 years ago in 1801.
Quick Facts about Anderson County
| Population : | 204,353 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | South Carolina (United States) |
| Different from : | Alleghany County, Allegany County, Allegany County, Allegheny County, Allegan County |
| Area : | 893 km2 |
| Official name : | Anderson County |
| Water as percent of area : | 2.2% |
| Land as percent of area : | 97.8% |
| Named for : | Joseph Inslee Anderson |
| Altitude : | 778 feet / 237 meters |
| Capital : | Clinton |
| Establishment : | November 11, 1801 |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 04:46:39 (18th December 2024) |
| Density : | 229 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 8.43% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Anderson County is located at 34°31'9"N 82°38'16"W (34.5190900, -82.6378800). It has 4 neighbors: Campbell County, Morgan County, Scott County and Union County.
Anderson County map
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The largest city of Anderson County is Anderson County Airport with a population of 194,692. Other cities include, Anderson population 27,701, Powdersville population 7,618, Belton population 4,484 and Honea Path population 3,851. See all Anderson County cities & populated places.
Anderson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Anderson County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson | 27,701 | City in South Carolina |
| Powdersville | 7,618 | Unincorporated community in Montana, United States |
| Homeland Park | 6,296 | Census-designated place in Anderson County, South Carolina |
| Belton | 4,484 | City in eastern Anderson County, South Carolina, United States |
| Williamston | 4,298 | Town in Anderson County, South Carolina |
| Honea Path | 3,851 | City in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Pendleton | 3,313 | Town in South Carolina, USA |
| Pelzer | 1,413 | City in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Iva | 1,341 | Town in South Carolina, USA |
| West Pelzer | 953 | City in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Starr | 192 | City in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Anderson County
Anderson County has 4 neighbours.
- Campbell County county in Tennessee, United States
- Morgan County county in Tennessee, United States
- Scott County county in Tennessee, United States
- Union County county in Tennessee, United States
- Clinton
Demographics
The population of Anderson County increased by 8.43% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 187,126 | - | census |
| 2011 | 188,160 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 188,820 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 190,005 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 191,793 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 193,700 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 195,582 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 198,186 | 1.31% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 200,292 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 202,558 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 204,353 | 0.88% | estimation process |
People born in Anderson County (2)
People born in Anderson County, including politician John R. Neal, judge and military person John David McAdoo, .
List
Other places with the same name (5)
- Anderson County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 77,558 people.
- Anderson County , Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 57,805 people.
- Anderson County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 22,833 people.
- Anderson County , Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 7,949 people.
South Carolina Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville County | 532,486 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Richland County | 419,051 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Charleston County | 417,981 | County in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Horry County | 365,449 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Spartanburg County | 326,205 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Lexington County | 303,946 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| York County | 289,105 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Berkeley County | 235,987 | County in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Beaufort County | 195,656 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Anderson County Airport | 194,692 | A county-owned airport located in Anderson County, South Carolina. |
| Aiken County | 172,895 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Dorchester County | 165,737 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Charleston | 139,714 | The most populous city in South Carolina. |
| Florence County | 137,588 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Columbia | 132,130 | The most populous city in South Carolina. |
| Pickens County | 127,983 | County in South Carolina, United States |
