Anderson County, South Carolina

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Anderson County
U.S. county
County of Anderson
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Country	United States
Seat	Anderson
Area
• Total	757 sq mi (1,960 km2)
• Land	715 sq mi (1,850 km2)
• Water	42 sq mi (110 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	203,718
• Density	270/sq mi (100/km2)

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Anderson County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, its population was 203,718. Its county seat is Anderson. The county was created in 1826 and named after Robert Anderson, a Revolutionary War hero.

History

Anderson County was formed in 1826 from land that was once part of the Cherokee territory. The county was named after Robert Anderson, a general in the American Revolutionary War. The city of Anderson, also known as "The Electric City," was the first city in the Southeast to have a continuous supply of electric power, earning it the nickname.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 757 square miles (1,960 km²), of which 715 square miles (1,850 km²) is land and 42 square miles (110 km²) (5.5%) is water. The county is part of the Piedmont region of the state.

Adjacent counties

• Pickens County - north
• Greenville County - northeast
• Laurens County - east
• Abbeville County - south
• Elbert County, Georgia - southwest
• Hart County, Georgia - west
• Oconee County - northwest

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 203,718 people, 78,903 households, and 54,123 families residing in the county. The population density was 285 people per square mile (110/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 77.2% White, 18.2% Black or African American, 1.1% Asian, and 2.5% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.5% of the population.

Economy

Anderson County has a diverse economy with a mix of manufacturing, healthcare, and education sectors. Major employers include AnMed Health, Anderson University, and various manufacturing companies.

Education

The county is served by several school districts, including Anderson School Districts 1 through 5. Higher education institutions include Anderson University and Tri-County Technical College.

Transportation

Major highways in Anderson County include Interstate 85, U.S. Route 29, and U.S. Route 76. The county is also served by the Anderson Regional Airport.

Communities

Cities

• Anderson

Towns

• Belton
• Honea Path
• Iva
• Pelzer
• West Pelzer
• Williamston

Census-designated places

• Centerville
• Homeland Park
• Northlake
• Piedmont
• Starr

Notable people

• Robert Anderson - Revolutionary War hero
• James Lawrence Orr - Governor of South Carolina and U.S. Ambassador to Russia

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Anderson County, South Carolina
• List of counties in South Carolina