Anderson County, South Carolina
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Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2010, there were 187,126 people and 70,597 households residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 260.6 people per square mile (89/km²). There were 84,092 housing units. The racial makeup of the county was 80.1% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 16.00% Black
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or African American
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, 0.3% Native American
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, 0.8% Asian
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, 0.00% Pacific Islander
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, 0.4% from other races
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, and 1.5% from two or more races. 2.9% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race according to Census 2010.
There were 65,649 households out of which 31.60% had children under the age of 45 living with them, 55.00% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 12.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.00% were non-families. 24.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.60% under the age of 18, 8.40% from 18 to 24, 29.10% from 25 to 44, 24.30% from 45 to 64, and 13.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 93.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $36,807, and the median income for a family was $44,229. Males had a median income of $32,316 versus $23,834 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $18,365. About 9.10% of families and 12.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.30% of those under age 18 and 13.80% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
Incorporated- AndersonAnderson, South CarolinaAnderson is a city in and the county seat of Anderson County, South Carolina, United States. The population was estimated at 26,242 in 2006, and the city was the center of an urbanized area of 70,530...
- BeltonBelton, South CarolinaBelton is a city in eastern Anderson County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 4,461 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Belton is located at ....
- ClemsonClemson, South CarolinaClemson is a college town located in Pickens County in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The population was 11,939 at the 2000 census and center of an urban cluster with a total population of 42,199...
(territory in Pickens and Anderson Counties) - EasleyEasley, South CarolinaEasley is a city in Pickens County in the U.S. state of South Carolina. It is a principal city of the Greenville–Mauldin–Easley Metropolitan Statistical Area. Most of the city lies in Pickens County, with only a very small portion of the city in Anderson County...
(territory in Pickens and Anderson Counties) - Honea PathHonea Path, South CarolinaHonea Path is a town in Abbeville and Anderson counties in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The population was 3,504 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Honea Path is located at ....
(territory in Anderson and AbbevilleAbbeville County, South CarolinaAbbeville County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. In 2010, its population was 25,147. Its county seat is Abbeville. It is the first county in the United States alphabetically.-History:...
Counties) - IvaIva, South CarolinaIva is a town in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 1,156 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Iva is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land....
- PelzerPelzer, South CarolinaPelzer is a town in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States, along the Saluda River. The population was 97 at the 2000 census.-Government:As of 2010 the town was governed by a Mayor and four council members, for a population of 89.-Geography:...
- PendletonPendleton, South CarolinaPendleton is a town in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 2,966 at the 2000 census. It is a sister city of Stornoway in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland....
- StarrStarr, South CarolinaStarr is a town in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 173 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Starr is located at ....
- West PelzerWest Pelzer, South CarolinaWest Pelzer is a town in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States, along the Saluda River. The population was 879 at the 2000 census.-Geography:West Pelzer is located at ....
- WilliamstonWilliamston, South CarolinaWilliamston is a town in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States, The population was 3,791 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Williamston is located at ....
Unincoporated
- CentervilleCenterville, South CarolinaCenterville is a census-designated place in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 5,181 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Centerville is located at ....
- Fair PlayFair Play, South CarolinaFair Play is a Census-designated place located in the Northwestern corner of the U.S. State of South Carolina. The CDP is located mostly in southern Oconee County, but with a portion located in Anderson County. According to the 2010 United States Census, the population was 687. The community is...
(territory in Oconee and Anderson Counties) - Homeland ParkHomeland Park, South CarolinaHomeland Park is a census-designated place in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 6,337 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Homeland Park is located at ....
- La France
- NorthlakeNorthlake, South CarolinaNorthlake is a census-designated place in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 3,659 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Northlake is located at ....
- PiedmontPiedmont, South CarolinaPiedmont is a census-designated place along the Saluda River in Anderson and Greenville counties in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The population was 4,684 at the 2000 census....
(territory in Anderson and GreenvilleGreenville County, South Carolina- External Links :*...
Counties) - Powdersville
- Sandy SpringsSandy Springs, South CarolinaSandy Springs is an unincorporated community in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States. It is located on U.S. Route 76 between Anderson and Clemson. It is the birthplace of Freddie Stowers, the only African-American to be award the Medal of Honor for his service in World War I....
- Townville (territory in Anderson and Oconee Counties)