The 2000 Census showed that Anderson County had a population of 165,740 people. This represented 4.13% of the total population of South Carolina, making it the state's 7th most populous county (out of 46 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Anderson had a population of 184,901 people. This is an increase of 11.56% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 187,126 | +12.9% | +1.2% since 2009 |
2009 | 184,901 | +11.56% | +1.07% since 2008 |
2008 | 182,937 | +10.38% | +1.54% since 2007 |
2007 | 180,155 | +8.7% | +1.64% since 2006 |
2006 | 177,244 | +6.94% | +1.67% since 2005 |
2005 | 174,332 | +5.18% | +0.96% since 2004 |
2004 | 172,666 | +4.18% | +0.86% since 2003 |
2003 | 171,196 | +3.29% | +0.75% since 2002 |
2002 | 169,920 | +2.52% | +0.71% since 2001 |
2001 | 168,716 | +1.8% | +1.8% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 165,740 | The Last Census |
Anderson County had 73,213 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Anderson County has a total area<3> of 757 square miles [1,961 km²]. Of this total, 718 square miles [1,859 km²] of the area is land, with the balance (5.21%) being water (39.43 square miles [102.1 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Anderson County had a population density of 230.8 people per square mile [89.1 people/km²], making it the state's 7th most densely populated county (out of 46 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Anderson County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Anderson and the state of South Carolina. Click here for the Anderson County QuickFact (QF-45007).
Below are some of the communities that are located in Anderson County:
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Anderson County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
County | Census QuickFact | Direction | Population (2009 Est.) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Elbert (GA) | QF-13105 | SW | 20,372 | 20,511 | -0.68% |
Hart (GA) | QF-13147 | SW | 24,067 | 22,997 | 4.65% |
Abbeville | QF-45001 | SE | 25,098 | 26,167 | -4.09% |
Greenville | QF-45045 | NE | 451,428 | 379,616 | 18.92% |
Laurens | QF-45059 | E | 70,045 | 69,567 | 0.69% |
Oconee | QF-45073 | NW | 71,514 | 66,215 | 8% |
Pickens | QF-45077 | N | 118,144 | 110,757 | 6.67% |
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