Anderson
City in Anderson County, South Carolina
Anderson is a city in Anderson County, South Carolina, with 28,106 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 791 ft (241 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Homeland Park, 4.1 miles S.
- 28,106residents (2020 Census)
- 791 ftelevation · 241 m
- 16.6 sq miland area · 43.0 km²
- 1,694 / sq mipopulation density
- 29621ZIP code
About Anderson
Anderson is a city in and the county seat of Anderson County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 28,106 at the 2020 census, making it the 16th-most populous city in South Carolina. It is one of the principal cities in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had an estimated population of 975,480 in 2023. It is included in the larger Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, SC Combined Statistical Area, which had an estimated population of 1,590,636 in 2023.
It is just off Interstate 85 and is 120 miles (190 km) from Atlanta and 140 miles (230 km) from Charlotte. Anderson is the smallest of the three primary cities that make up the Upstate region, and is nicknamed the "Electric City" and the "Friendliest City in South Carolina".
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Living in Anderson
- Median household income
- $46,933
- Median home value
- $218,200
- Median rent
- $975/mo
- Median age
- 32.7
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Anderson had 28,106 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 28,106 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,694 per sq mi (654 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Anderson at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Anderson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 28,106 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.59 sq mi (43.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.5215° N, 82.6435° W |
| ZIP code | 29621 |
| Official website | cityofandersonsc.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4501360 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Anderson
- Homeland Park4.1 mi S
- Northlake4.1 mi NW
- Centerville4.2 mi W
- Sandy Springs8.3 mi NW
- Belton8.5 mi E
- La France9.7 mi NW
- Starr10.4 mi S
- Pendleton11.4 mi NW
- Williamston11.5 mi NE
- West Pelzer12.8 mi NE
- Pelzer13.4 mi NE
- Clemson14.7 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Anderson
What county is Anderson in?
Anderson is in Anderson County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Anderson, SC?
28,106 people lived in Anderson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Anderson, SC?
The ZIP code of Anderson is 29621.
What is the elevation of Anderson?
791 feet (241 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Anderson?
Homeland Park (4.1 mi), Northlake (4.1 mi), Centerville (4.2 mi), Sandy Springs (8.3 mi), Belton (8.5 mi).
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