Demographics & People — Anderson, South Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 29,563 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~31,200 |
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| Median Age | 32.7 |
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| Total Households | 12,122 |
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| Family Households | 6,604 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.25 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5124 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 17,985 |
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| Black or African American | 8,452 |
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| Asian | 712 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,398 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 9,545 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 8,367 |
| English | 3,353 |
| American | 2,637 |
| Irish | 2,547 |
| German | 1,673 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,073 |
| Scottish | 624 |
| European | 558 |
| Italian | 506 |
Language
| English Only | 25,678 |
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| Spanish | 1,152 |
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| Population 5+ | 27,796 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,658 |
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| Population 18+ | 22,386 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Anderson, South Carolina.
