Anderson, SC Profile
Anderson, SC, population 25,899, is located
in South Carolina's Anderson county,
about 56.0 miles from Athens and 81.2 miles from Augusta.
Through the 90's Anderson's population has declined by about 3%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Anderson has grown by about 2%.
Anderson's property crime levels tend to be higher than South Carolina's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Anderson tend to be about the same as South Carolina's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 45% |
| Females | 55% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 63% |
| African American | 34% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 2% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 38.00 |
| Males | 34.90 |
| Females | 41.10 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 13.00% | | Under 20: | 13.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 13.00% | | 20 to 40: | 14.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 11.00% | | 40 to 60: | 12.00% |
| Over 60 | 8.00% | | Over 60: | 16.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 25,514 | N/A |
| 2001 | 25,741 | 0.89% |
| 2002 | 25,801 | 0.23% |
| 2003 | 25,722 | -0.31% |
| 2004 | 25,760 | 0.15% |
| 2005 | 25,899 | 0.54% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $27,716 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | 911 |
| 2003 | 810 |
| 2004 | 862 |
| 2005 | 637 |
| 2006 | 973 |
| 2007 | 1,064 |
| 2008 | 736 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
- |
3 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
4 |
1 |
4 |
| Forcible Rape |
- |
10 |
8 |
7 |
10 |
22 |
15 |
14 |
| Robbery |
- |
49 |
60 |
31 |
32 |
39 |
43 |
62 |
| Aggravated Assault |
- |
176 |
140 |
184 |
122 |
191 |
221 |
115 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | 5,819 |
| 2003 | 6,137 |
| 2004 | 6,365 |
| 2005 | 6,192 |
| 2006 | 6,087 |
| 2007 | 6,275 |
| 2008 | 6,933 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
- |
331 |
273 |
266 |
334 |
324 |
361 |
341 |
| Larceny, Theft |
- |
1,051 |
1,211 |
1,275 |
1,145 |
1144 |
1161 |
1344 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
- |
138 |
108 |
106 |
135 |
133 |
130 |
152 |
| Arson |
- |
- |
0 |
4 |
4 |
7 |
8
|
12
|
Location
| Elevation | 771 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 12.4 Square Miles |
