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Anderson, SC

Founded 1826Anderson CountyElev. 241 m
Population
29,563
Median home
$199,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
24
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Anderson

With about 29,563 residents, Anderson is one of South Carolina's notable places. Anderson was founded in 1826 and sits in Anderson County. The median age is 33 and the median household income is $44,321. Homes carry a median value of $199,600, and about 51% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (59.3%). Around 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
29,563
Median age
33
Median household income
$44,321
Per-capita income
$27,458
Poverty rate
22.3%
High-school grad or higher
87.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
Unemployment
7.3%
Avg. commute
21.5 min
Work from home
5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White59.3%
Hispanic or Latino4.7%
Black28.5%
Asian2.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts38.1%
Sales & office20.2%
Production, transportation & material moving19.8%
Service17.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$199,600
Median gross rent
$965/mo
Owner-occupied
51.2%
Median year built
1976
Households
12,122
Avg. household size
2.25

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Anderson has 24 public schools — 12 elementary, 4 middle, 6 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading51%
Math49%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Anderson Five Charter SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Anderson Institute of TechnologyHighGrades 9–12
Pendleton HighHighGrades 9–12
T. L. Hanna HighHighGrades 9–12
The South Carolina Preparatory AcademyHighGrades 6–12charter
Westside HighHighGrades 9–12
Glenview MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
McCants MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Robert Anderson MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Southwood Academy for the ArtsMiddleGrades 6–8
Calhoun Academy of the ArtsElementaryGrades -1–5
Centerville ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Concord ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Flat Rock ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime58% above national
Anderson608
South Carolina478
United States386
↑ 42% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime185% above national
Anderson5,554
South Carolina2,249
United States1,952
↑ 13% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Anderson Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Anderson.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Anderson County
Ice stormVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Anderson is in Anderson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Anderson was founded in 1826 and sits in Anderson County. Elevation ~241 m.

Map of Anderson
Anderson, SC
Where Anderson is
CharlestonColumbiaNorth CharlestonMount PleasantRock HillGreenvilleAnderson
Historic places

6 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Caldwell-Johnson-Morris CottageOrr, Dr. Samuel Marshall, HouseRamer, Ralph John, HouseKennedy Street SchoolUnited States Post Office and Court HouseGinn, Robert J. and Lula, House
Notable people from Anderson
Chadwick BosemanJessica StroupLarry NanceJim RiceBrandon Micheal HallLu ParkerMark BurnsKevin L. BryantLily StricklandJohn Davis
People searches in Anderson
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Nearby cities
Clemson (15 mi)Easley (21 mi)Mauldin (26 mi)Simpsonville (26 mi)Greenville (27 mi)Fountain Inn (28 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Anderson, SC (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Anderson, South Carolina.

Mary Laurie B Shedd, 54
Anderson · Anderson County · 29621
AKA Mary Baldwin, Mary Laurie Brown
Angel Marquez Perez, 74
Anderson · Anderson County · 29625
AKA Juan Marquez Pere, Angel Perez
Kenneth Leallen Wright, 61
Anderson · 29625
Kenneth Allen Mccall, 39
Anderson · Anderson County · 29624
AKA Kenneth Allen Allen, Allen Mccall
Kenneth Allen Mccall, 39
Anderson · Anderson County · 29621
AKA Allen Mccall, Kenneth Allen Allen
Kenneth Monroe Harris, 52
Anderson · Anderson County · 29624
AKA Ken Harris, Ken M Harris
Kenneth Monroe Harris, 52
Anderson · Gaston County · 29621
AKA Kenn Harris, Ken M Harris
Joshua Louis Hillyard, 36
Anderson · Anderson County · 29625
AKA Joshua Hillyard
Charles Monroe Harris, 61
Anderson · Anderson County · 29624
AKA Charles Harris, Charlie Monroe Harris
Robert Eugene Martin, 71
Anderson · Anderson County · 29625
AKA Charles Martin, Hawk Martin
Charles Morgan Wilson, 44
Anderson · Anderson County · 29625
AKA Charles M Wilson, Morgan Wilson
Joseph R Wilson, 56ABSCONDER
Anderson · Anderson County · 29624
AKA Joseph Finesse, Finess Wilson
Herbert Donald Taylor, 50
Anderson · Anderson County · 29621
AKA Donald Taylor, Donnie Taylor
Brian Anthony Young, 63
Anderson · 29625
AKA Little Richard Bryan, William Manley
Brian Keith Davis, 56
Anderson · Currituck County · 29625
Brian Keith Davis, 56
Anderson · Anderson County · 29625
AKA Brian Davis, Brion Davis

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Anderson — frequently asked

What is the population of Anderson, South Carolina?
Anderson has a population of about 29,563, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Anderson?
The median home value in Anderson is $199,600, and the median gross rent is $965/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Anderson safe? What is the crime rate?
Anderson Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 608 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Anderson face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Anderson County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, cold wave, lightning.
How many schools are in Anderson?
Anderson has 24 public schools (12 elementary, 4 middle, 6 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Anderson?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Anderson. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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