Anderson, SC Demographics
A map of Anderson's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 16,392 | 58.3% |
Black | 8,276 | 29.4% |
Hispanic | 1,749 | 6.2% |
Multiracial | 1,105 | 3.9% |
Asian | 416 | 1.5% |
Native American/Other | 168 | 0.6% |
Anderson, South Carolina had a population of 28,106 in 2020. It was 58.3% White, 29.4% Black, 1.5% Asian, 6.2% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Anderson, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Anderson is the 16th most populous. 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's White Population
16,392 residents of Anderson identify as White, or 58.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Anderson roughly similar to the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Anderson is ranked #258 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Anderson is more White than neighboring Homeland Park (53.2% White). Anderson is less White than neighboring Northlake (81.7% White), Centerville (74.1% White), Sandy Springs (78.3% White), and La France (82.1% White).
Anderson's Black Population
8,276 residents of Anderson identify as Black, or 29.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Anderson roughly similar to the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Anderson is ranked #216 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Anderson is more Black than neighboring Northlake (9.6% Black), Centerville (17.4% Black), Sandy Springs (7.9% Black), and La France (6.3% Black). Anderson is less Black than neighboring Homeland Park (29.5% Black).
Anderson's Asian Population
416 residents of Anderson identify as Asian, or 1.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Anderson roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Anderson is ranked #101 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Anderson is more Asian than neighboring Homeland Park (0.3% Asian), Centerville (1.1% Asian), and La France (0.2% Asian). Anderson is less Asian than neighboring Northlake (2.3% Asian), and Sandy Springs (2.5% Asian).
Anderson's Hispanic Population
1,749 residents of Anderson identify as Hispanic, or 6.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Anderson roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Anderson is ranked #134 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Anderson is more Hispanic than neighboring Northlake (2.5% Hispanic), Centerville (3.1% Hispanic), Sandy Springs (5.3% Hispanic), and La France (4.6% Hispanic). Anderson is less Hispanic than neighboring Homeland Park (11.4% Hispanic).
Anderson's Native American/Other Population
168 residents of Anderson identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Anderson roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Anderson is ranked #239 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Anderson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Homeland Park (0.5% Native American/Other), Northlake (0.4% Native American/Other), Centerville (0.4% Native American/Other), Sandy Springs (0.1% Native American/Other), and La France (0.4% Native American/Other).
Anderson's Multiracial Population
1,105 residents of Anderson identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Anderson roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Anderson is ranked #180 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Anderson is more Multiracial than neighboring Northlake (3.4% Multiracial), and Centerville (3.8% Multiracial). Anderson is less Multiracial than neighboring Homeland Park (5% Multiracial), Sandy Springs (5.9% Multiracial), and La France (6.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.