Anderson, SC Demographics

A map of Anderson's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	18,003	16,392	59.9%	58.3%
Black	8,126	8,276	27.0%	29.4%
Hispanic	1,522	1,749	5.1%	6.2%
Multiracial	1,478	1,105	4.9%	3.9%
Asian	648	416	2.2%	1.5%
Native American/Other	274	168	0.9%	0.6%

Anderson, South Carolina has an estimated population of 30,051, an increase from the 28,106 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.9% White, 27.0% Black, 5.1% Hispanic, 4.9% Multiracial, 2.2% Asian, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Anderson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Anderson has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than South Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Anderson, that probability was 56.8% in 2020 and 56.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Anderson is ranked the 18th most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Anderson was ranked the 16th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Anderson's White Population

18,003 residents of Anderson, or 59.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Anderson is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Anderson ranks 258th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anderson's White population has grown by an estimated 9.8%. White residents' share of Anderson's population has increased from 58.3% to 59.9%.

Anderson is more White than neighboring Homeland Park (43.6% White), and Sandy Springs (57.8% White). Anderson is less White than neighboring Northlake (74.8% White), Centerville (79.5% White), and La France (100% White).

Anderson's Black Population

8,126 residents of Anderson, or 27.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Anderson is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Anderson ranks 216th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anderson's Black population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. Black residents' share of Anderson's population has decreased from 29.4% to 27.0%.

Anderson is more Black than neighboring Northlake (14.3% Black), Centerville (15.1% Black), Sandy Springs (2.5% Black), and La France (0% Black). Anderson is less Black than neighboring Homeland Park (40.3% Black).

Anderson's Asian Population

648 residents of Anderson, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Anderson is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Anderson ranks 104th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anderson's Asian population has grown by an estimated 55.8%. Asian residents' share of Anderson's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.2%.

Anderson is more Asian than neighboring Homeland Park (0% Asian), Centerville (1% Asian), and La France (0% Asian). Anderson is less Asian than neighboring Northlake (3.4% Asian), and Sandy Springs (4.7% Asian).

Anderson's Hispanic Population

1,522 residents of Anderson, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Anderson is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Anderson ranks 135th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anderson's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 13.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Anderson's population has decreased from 6.2% to 5.1%.

Anderson is more Hispanic than neighboring Northlake (3.1% Hispanic), Centerville (3.2% Hispanic), and La France (0% Hispanic). Anderson is less Hispanic than neighboring Homeland Park (14.7% Hispanic), and Sandy Springs (20.6% Hispanic).

Anderson's Native American/Other Population

274 residents of Anderson, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Anderson is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Anderson ranks 268th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anderson's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 63.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Anderson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Anderson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Homeland Park (0% Native American/Other), Northlake (0.3% Native American/Other), Centerville (0.3% Native American/Other), and La France (0% Native American/Other). Anderson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sandy Springs (5.4% Native American/Other).

Anderson's Multiracial Population

1,478 residents of Anderson, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Anderson is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Anderson ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anderson's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 33.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Anderson's population has increased from 3.9% to 4.9%.

Anderson is more Multiracial than neighboring Homeland Park (1.4% Multiracial), Northlake (4.2% Multiracial), Centerville (0.9% Multiracial), and La France (0% Multiracial). Anderson is less Multiracial than neighboring Sandy Springs (8.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.