Time Zone: Anderson County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Anderson is the Seat for Anderson County.
Anderson County was founded in 1826.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Anderson had a population of 184,901 people. This is an increase of 11.56% since the last Census (which gave a population of 165,740 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Anderson represented 4.13% of the total population of South Carolina, making it the state's 7th most populous county (out of 46 counties).
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% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 165,740 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Anderson County Census Page for Anderson County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Anderson County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Anderson County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Anderson | 27,181 | 25,514 | 6.53% increase |
Easley | 20,540 | 17,754 | 15.69% increase |
Belton | 4,683 | 4,461 | 4.98% increase |
Williamston | 3,993 | 3,791 | 5.33% increase |
Pendleton | 3,153 | 2,966 | 6.3% increase |
Websites for Anderson County
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