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Crime in Anderson summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Anderson. Key points include:
There were 1,889 total crimes in Anderson in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Anderson is 6,265.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Anderson is 560.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Anderson is 5,704.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Anderson is 195.64% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Anderson Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Anderson / 100k People |
South Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,889 | 6,265.3 | 2,402.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 169 | 560.5 | 436.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 3.3 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 13 | 43.1 | 35.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 138 | 457.7 | 357.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,720 | 5,704.8 | 1,965.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 146 | 484.2 | 282.4 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,461 | 4,845.8 | 1,468.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 113 | 374.8 | 215.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Anderson summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Anderson. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around South Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Anderson is 92 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Anderson is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Anderson is $272,108.
The median income in Anderson is $46,933.
Anderson's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Anderson Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Anderson | South Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 92 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 75 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 105 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 97 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Anderson, SC Weather
The average high in Anderson is 72.7° and the average low is 50.1°.
There are 72.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.5 inches of precipitation each year with 1.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Anderson |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 72.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 50.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Anderson Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Anderson
The current population in Anderson is 30,051. The population has increased 13.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30,051 | 1.7% |
| 2023 | 29,563 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 29,345 | 1.9% |
| 2021 | 28,796 | 5.1% |
| 2020 | 27,387 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 27,289 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 27,129 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 27,011 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 27,206 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 26,978 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 26,798 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 26,699 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 26,626 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 26,718 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 26,566 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Anderson
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Anderson is:
59.9% White with 18,003 White residents.
27.0% African American with 8,126 African American residents.
0.8% American Indian with 238 American Indian residents.
2.2% Asian with 648 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 20 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 16 Other residents.
4.9% Two Or More with 1,478 Two Or More residents.
5.1% Hispanic with 1,522 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Anderson | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.9% | 61.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 27.0% | 24.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.9% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.1% | 7.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Anderson
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Anderson is 54.2% female with 16,299 female residents.
Anderson is 45.8% male with 13,752 male residents.
| Gender | Anderson | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.8% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Anderson for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Anderson completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Anderson completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Anderson completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Anderson completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Anderson completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Anderson completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Anderson completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Anderson completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Anderson completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Anderson | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Anderson, South Carolina
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9.8% of households in Anderson earn Less than $10,000.
5.3% of households in Anderson earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.2% of households in Anderson earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.8% of households in Anderson earn $25,000 to $34,999.
17.8% of households in Anderson earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.0% of households in Anderson earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.7% of households in Anderson earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.1% of households in Anderson earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.2% of households in Anderson earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.0% of households in Anderson earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Anderson | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.8% | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.3% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.2% | 7.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.8% | 7.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.8% | 11.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.0% | 17.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.7% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.1% | 16.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.2% | 8.0% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.0% | 8.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
