Anderson CCD, Anderson County, South Carolina Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Anderson CCD, South Carolina, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Anderson CCD, South Carolina. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Anderson CCD, South Carolina. The estimated population of Anderson CCD, South Carolina is 87,527 people, with a median age of 40.

We can look at the total population in Anderson CCD over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
87,527
+1.65%
+3.92%
2020
86,103
+0.98%
-
2019
85,268
-0.04% -
2018
85,303
+1.28%
-
2017
84,228
- -

Population of Anderson CCD, South Carolina by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
66.8%
68.2%
-2.05%
Black/African American
24.4%
24.3%
+0.41%
Native
0.2%
0.2%
0.00%
Hispanic
4.4%
4.3%
+2.33%
Asian
1.2%
1%
+20.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.8%
2%
+40.00%
Other
0.2%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Anderson CCD, South Carolina by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40 -0.74% 38.8 +1.57% 41.2 -1.9%
2020 40.3 -0.49% 38.2 +0.53% 42 -0.94%
2019 40.5 -0.74% 38 -3.06% 42.4 -0.24%
2018 40.8 +0.49% 39.2 +1.03% 42.5 0%
2017 40.6 - 38.8 - 42.5 -

The median age of Anderson CCD, South Carolina gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 5,150 -1.44% 5,024 -3.01% 5,066 4,864
10 to 19 5,221 +14.89% 5,432 +18.88% 6,040 6,526
20 to 29 5,394 -7.57% 5,871 +0.78% 4,991 5,914
30 to 39 4,447 +16.79% 4,991 +2.87% 5,235 5,112
40 to 49 5,153 -0.52% 5,736 +1.08% 5,110 5,790
50 to 59 5,249 +3.25% 5,895 +6.02% 5,419 6,245
60 to 69 4,394 +9.17% 5,505 +5.4% 4,794 5,777
70+ 4,124 +6.19% 6,642 -5.19% 4,363 6,281

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Anderson CCD, South Carolina is $49,641.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Anderson CCD.

  • Under 25
    $27,342.00
  • 25 to 44
    $53,905.00
  • 45 to 64
    $62,334.00
  • 65 and over
    $36,603.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Anderson CCD, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Anderson CCD, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Anderson CCD, South Carolina is currently $69,856.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.78% of households in Anderson CCD are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Anderson CCD against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.50%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.72%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.33%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.12%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.10%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.45%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.78%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Anderson CCD is $29,077.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Anderson CCD by the total population of Anderson CCD.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Anderson CCD, South Carolina, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Anderson CCD to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    12.02%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.96%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.70%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    44.92%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.41%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Anderson CCD that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Anderson CCD over the age of 16 is 69,940.

Of those people, a total of 60.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Anderson CCD is 56.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 4,909 38.30% 17.50%
20 to 24 years 5,437 80.30% 6.30%
25 to 29 years 5,468 89.60% 4.00%
30 to 34 years 5,274 82.40% 10.00%
35 to 44 years 10,800 80.50% 7.50%
45 to 54 years 11,009 81.00% 4.40%
55 to 59 years 5,828 67.30% 2.20%
60 to 64 years 5,175 50.90% 6.00%
65 to 74 years 9,299 22.40% 3.00%
75 years and over 6,741 6.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Anderson CCD. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 49,830 58.80% 3.70%
Black or African American 16,828 64.20% 11.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 415 52.50% 26.60%
Asian 835 82.80% 3.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 22 100.00% 0.00%
Other 532 59.20% 15.20%
Two or more races 1,478 57.10% 16.50%
Hispanic or Latino 2,619 68.60% 2.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 48,277 58.20% 3.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Anderson CCD as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Anderson CCD is 39,441, with median earnings of $33,232.00.

Women in Anderson CCD, South Carolina earning approximately 68.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 39,441 $33,232.00
Male 20,419 $40,519.00
Female 19,022 $27,828.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 3,608 $53,214.00
Business and Financial 1,372 $53,053.00
Computer and Mathematical 584 $45,773.00
Architecture and Engineering 1,140 $73,269.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 385 $62,884.00
Community and Social Service 1,071 $40,625.00
Legal 204 $50,577.00
Educational and Library 2,247 $34,543.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 540 $25,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 2,938 $56,262.00
Healthcare Support 1,174 $16,432.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 394 $20,833.00
Law Enforcement 338 $47,128.00
Food Preparation and Serving 2,401 $15,202.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,867 $24,866.00
Personal Care and Service 759 $19,177.00
Sales 3,783 $22,789.00
Office and Administrative Support 3,512 $30,154.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 39 $16,875.00
Construction and Extraction 1,420 $30,467.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,372 $51,985.00
Production 4,705 $33,617.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,598 $27,766.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 2,019 $68,518.00 1,589 $43,340.00
Business and Financial 632 $67,885.00 740 $41,415.00
Computer and Mathematical 332 $47,333.00 252 $45,188.00
Architecture and Engineering 1,041 $73,678.00 99 $49,315.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 298 $62,795.00 87 $75,511.00
Community and Social Service 498 $41,806.00 573 $39,427.00
Legal 35 $31,827.00 169 $51,250.00
Educational and Library 467 $40,234.00 1,780 $34,018.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 247 $35,875.00 293 $17,639.00
Healthcare Practitioners 765 $90,859.00 2,173 $51,450.00
Healthcare Support 149 $10,398.00 1,025 $17,061.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 298 $22,396.00 96 $8,587.00
Law Enforcement 290 $53,871.00 48 $4,375.00
Food Preparation and Serving 972 $21,593.00 1,429 $12,079.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,229 $27,127.00 638 $12,401.00
Personal Care and Service 183 $21,578.00 576 $17,128.00
Sales 1,536 $41,378.00 2,247 $18,089.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,071 $45,360.00 2,441 $27,558.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 37 $17,014.00 2 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,323 $31,917.00 97 $14,425.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,306 $52,685.00 66 $13,900.00
Production 3,007 $32,468.00 1,698 $34,619.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,348 $26,387.00 250 $92,596.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 35,247 households in Anderson CCD, with an average household size of 2.44 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 22,446 families in Anderson CCD with an average family size of 3.05 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 15,474 1,842 5,130 12,801
Average Household Size 3.07 3.02 3.48 1.17
Total Families 15,474 1,842 5,130 0
Average Household Size 3.04 2.7 3.21 0

Poverty

Of the 22,446 families in Anderson CCD, 11.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Anderson CCD:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 38,834 housing units in Anderson CCD, South Carolina.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 35,247 90.76%
Vacant 3,587 9.24%

29.18% of the total 38,834 housing units in Anderson CCD are rental units. This is approximately 11,332 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 23,337 are occupied by the owner - or 60.09% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Anderson CCD is $828.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Anderson CCD that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    578
  • Less than $500
    1,661
  • $500 to $999
    6,584
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,666
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    199
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    168
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    9
  • $3,000 or more
    45

Property Value

The median value of a property in Anderson CCD is $155,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Anderson CCD that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,949
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    4,210
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    4,737
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4,990
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    4,419
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,206
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    747
  • $1,000,000 or more
    79

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Anderson CCD. The chart below shows the number of properties in Anderson CCD that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,894
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,534
  • 1950 to 1959
    3,837
  • 1960 to 1969
    4,259
  • 1970 to 1979
    7,006
  • 1980 to 1989
    5,233
  • 1990 to 1999
    6,587
  • 2000 to 2009
    6,019
  • 2010 to 2013
    2,383
  • 2014 or later
    82

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Anderson CCD that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    3,289
  • 1 vehicle available
    11,743
  • 2 vehicles available
    12,181
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    8,034

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Anderson CCD get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Anderson CCD that commute to work in a particular way.

21.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Anderson CCD.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    811
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    4,534
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    6,785
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    8,333
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    5,124
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,710
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    3,650
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    952
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    897
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,980
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,054
  • 90 or more minutes
    512

Summary

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