Anderson, South Carolina
Anderson: City in South Carolina
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Anderson is a city located in the county of Anderson in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 26,686. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 27,701 inhabitants.
The city was created 191 years ago in 1832.
Quick Facts about Anderson
| Population : | 27,701 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | South Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Anderson County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 864 |
| Official name : | Anderson |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.7% |
| Altitude : | 791 feet / 241 meters |
| Capital city : | Anderson is capital of Anderson County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1833 (191 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 01:49:24 (27th April 2024) |
| Postal code : | 29621 |
| Population growth : | 3.66% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Anderson is located at 34°30'12"N 82°39'0"W (34.5034400, -82.6501300).
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Official website of Anderson
Demographics
The population of Anderson increased by 3.66% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 26,686 | - | census |
| 2011 | 26,577 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 26,634 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 26,736 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 26,919 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 27,069 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 27,028 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 27,268 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 27,401 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 27,676 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 27,701 | 0.09% | estimation process |
Anderson zip code is 29621.
County name: Anderson, County
fips: 45007
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People born in Anderson (60)
People born in Anderson, including pioneer in the Arizona Territory Jack Swilling, baseball player Jim Rice, basketball player Larry Nance, .
List
- Jonathan Byrd (professional golfer) he was born in 27/01/1978
- Ernst Wansley (American basketball player) he was born in 04/02/1956
- Lu Parker (American beauty pageant contestant and speaker) she was born in 03/12/1970
- Bailey Hanks (American musical theatre actress) she was born in 06/02/1988
- Ben Taylor (American baseball player) he was born in 01/07/1888
- C. I. Taylor (American baseball player/manager and executive) he was born in 20/01/1875
- Candy Jim Taylor (American baseball player) he was born in 01/02/1884
- Chadwick Boseman (American actor) he was born in 29/11/1976
- Derek Watson (American football player) he was born in 01/05/1981
- Ernest Ford Cochran (United States federal judge) he was born in 12/09/1865
- George Hemphill (American art curator and dealer) he was born in 01/01/1951
- George Ross Anderson, Jr. (United States federal judge) he was born in 29/01/1929
- George Webster (American football player (1945-2007)) he was born in 25/11/1945
- John Hudson (American basketball player) he was born in 06/06/1966
- Junius Emerson (American politician) he was born in 23/06/1926
- Ken Alexander (racecar driver) he was born in 04/01/1953
- Kevin L. Bryant (American politician) he was born in 19/02/1967
- Newton A. McCully (United States admiral) he was born in 19/06/1867
Schools in Anderson
College & universities near Anderson, SC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 218043 | Forrest College | Anderson (SC) | 29624-2405 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Anderson, SC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
| TCA | Toccoa | 47 North Alexander St. | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| GNS | Gainesville | 116 Industrial Boulevard | RAIL |
Post offices near Anderson
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Post Office | Anderson (SC) | 29621 |
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- Anderson , Ohio A city in Madison County, Ohio. It is located on the Hocking River in the southeastern part of the state. Anderson is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Anderson History Museum and the Anderson Public Library. with a population of 44,059 people.
- Anderson , California city in Shasta County, California, USA with a population of 10,565 people.
- Anderson , Missouri city in Missouri, USA with a population of 1,915 people.
- Anderson , Indiana county seat of Madison County, Indiana, United States with a population of 1,388 people.
- Anderson , Illinois unincorporated community in Illinois with a population of 375 people.
- Anderson , Alaska city in Alaska, USA with a population of 333 people.
- Anderson , Alabama town in Lauderdale County, Alabama, USA with a population of 268 people.
- Anderson , Texas city in Texas, USA with a population of 248 people.
- Anderson , Wisconsin unincorporated community in the Town of Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin with a population of 57 people.
Other cities in Anderson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Anderson County , SC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson County Airport | 194,692 | A county-owned airport located in Anderson County, South Carolina. |
| Powdersville | 7,618 | Unincorporated community in Montana, United States |
| Homeland Park | 6,296 | Census-designated place in Anderson County, South Carolina |
| Belton | 4,484 | City in eastern Anderson County, South Carolina, United States |
| Williamston | 4,298 | Town in Anderson County, South Carolina |
| Honea Path | 3,851 | City in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Pendleton | 3,313 | Town in South Carolina, USA |
| Pelzer | 1,413 | City in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Iva | 1,341 | Town in South Carolina, USA |
| West Pelzer | 953 | City in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Starr | 192 | City in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Anderson distances to largest South Carolina cities
