South Carolina

Anderson

203,718
2020 population
1830
first census record
20
census records

About Anderson

Anderson, South Carolina, first appears in the United States federal census in 1830, when it recorded a population of 17,169. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 203,718.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Cherokee Attack on Creek Towns During Yamasee War 1715, and 26 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020203,718
2010187,126
2000165,740
1990145,196
1980133,235
1970105,474
196098,478
195090,664
194088,712
193080,949
192076,349
191069,568
190055,728
189043,696
188033,612
187024,049
186022,873
185021,475
184018,493
183017,169
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Anderson

Military engagements that took place in Anderson, South Carolina.

Cherokee Attack on Creek Towns During Yamasee War 1715
1715

Historic places in Anderson

National Register of Historic Places listings in Anderson, South Carolina.

Pendleton Historic District
Pendleton
Caldwell-Johnson-Morris Cottage
Anderson
Ashtabula
Pendleton
Kennedy Street School
Anderson
Shirley, Obediah, House
Honea Path
Ramer, Ralph John, House
Anderson
Orr, Dr. Samuel Marshall, House
Anderson
Boone-Douthit House
Pendleton
Anderson Downtown Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Anderson
Anderson Historic District
Anderson
Woodson Farmstead
Greenville
Pelzer Presbyterian Church
Pelzer
Faith Cabin Library at Anderson County Training School
Pendleton
Woodburn
Pendleton
Belton Depot
Belton
Anderson Downtown Historic District (Boundary Increase II)
Anderson
North Anderson Historic District
Anderson
Denver Downs Farmstead
Anderson
Chamberlain-Kay House
Belton
Belton Standpipe
Belton
Anderson Downtown Historic District
Anderson
Pelzer Manufacturing Company and Mill Village Historic District
Pelzer
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Frequently asked about Anderson

When does Anderson first appear in the US census?
Anderson, South Carolina first appears in the federal census in 1830, with a recorded population of 17,169.
What is the population of Anderson?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Anderson had a recorded population of 203,718.
Were any battles fought in Anderson?
1 documented military engagement took place in Anderson, including Cherokee Attack on Creek Towns During Yamasee War 1715.
How many historic places are in Anderson?
26 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Anderson, South Carolina.
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