Anderson, South Carolina
Anderson: city in South Carolina
About
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 193 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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.5034,-82.6501 |
| Altitude | 791 feet / 241 meters |
| Capital city | Anderson is capital of Anderson County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1833 (193 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 17:59:39 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 29621 |
| Population growth | 3.66% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Anderson is located at 34°30'12"N 82°39'0"W (34.5034400, -82.6501300).
Anderson map
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 3 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Anderson
Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
Services and Civic Places in Anderson
1Anderson City Hall
Anderson, SC 29624 View details
2City-Anderson Building Inspection
401 E River St, Anderson, SC 29624 View details
Phone: +18642312217 | Website available
3Anderson City Office
130 W Whitner St, Anderson, SC 29624 View details
Phone: +18642617078 | Website available
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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Anderson, SC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 218043 | Forrest College | Anderson (SC) | 29624-2405 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Anderson, SC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Anderson.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Post Office | Anderson (SC) | 29621 |
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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