Anderson County, South Carolina

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Anderson County, South Carolina
Anderson (South Carollina) Courthouse Square.jpg
Anderson County Courthouse
Map of South Carolina highlighting Anderson County
Location in the U.S. state of South Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting South Carolina
South Carolina's location in the U.S.
Founded December 20, 1826
Named for Robert Anderson
Seat Anderson
Largest city Anderson
Area
 • Total 757 sq mi (1,961 km2)
 • Land 715 sq mi (1,852 km2)
 • Water 42 sq mi (109 km2), 5.5%
Population (est.)
 • (2014) 192,810
 • Density 262/sq mi (101/km²)
Congressional district 3rd
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website www.andersoncountysc.org

Anderson County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2010 census, its population was 187,126.[1] Its county seat is Anderson.[2] Named for Revolutionary War leader Robert Anderson, the county is located in northwestern South Carolina, along the Georgia border.

Anderson County is included in the Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Anderson County contains 55,950-acre (226 km2) Lake Hartwell, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lake with nearly 1,000 miles (2,000 km) of shoreline for residential and recreational use. The area is a growing industrial, commercial and tourist center. It is the home of Anderson University, a private, selective comprehensive university of approximately 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Geography

According to the U.S. 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.[3] Anderson County is in the Savannah River basin and the Saluda River basin.

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Major highways

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1830 17,169 —
1840 18,493 7.7%
1850 21,475 16.1%
1860 22,873 6.5%
1870 24,049 5.1%
1880 33,612 39.8%
1890 43,696 30.0%
1900 55,728 27.5%
1910 69,568 24.8%
1920 76,349 9.7%
1930 80,949 6.0%
1940 88,712 9.6%
1950 90,664 2.2%
1960 98,478 8.6%
1970 105,474 7.1%
1980 133,235 26.3%
1990 145,196 9.0%
2000 165,740 14.1%
2010 187,126 12.9%
Est. 2014 192,810 [4] 3.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1790-1960[6] 1900-1990[7]
1990-2000[8] 2010-2013[1]

As of the census[9] of 2010, there were 187,126 people and 70,597 households residing in the county. The population density was 260.6 people per square mile (89/km²). There were 84,092 housing units. The racial makeup of the county was 80.1% White, 16.00% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. 2.9% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race according to Census 2010.

There were 65,649 households out of which 31.60% had children under the age of 45 living with them, 55.00% were married couples living together, 12.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.00% were non-families. 24.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the county, the population was spread out with 24.60% under the age of 18, 8.40% from 18 to 24, 29.10% from 25 to 44, 24.30% from 45 to 64, and 13.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 93.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $36,807, and the median income for a family was $44,229. Males had a median income of $32,316 versus $23,834 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,365. About 9.10% of families and 12.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.30% of those under age 18 and 13.80% of those age 65 or over.[10]

Government

Anderson County has a Council-Administrator form of government under South Carolina law. County Council members are elected from seven single-member districts for two-year terms. All seven council seats are open for election every two years.

Anderson County Councilmen are:

  • District 1: Francis Crowder (R-North Anderson)
  • District 2: Gracie Floyd (D-South & East Anderson)
  • District 3: Mitchell Cole (R-Belton/Starr/Iva area)
  • District 4: Tom Allen (R-Pendleton area)
  • District 5: Tommy Dunn (R-West Anderson)
  • District 6: Ken Waters (R-Powdersville area)
  • District 7: M. Cindy Wilson (R-Williamston/Honea Path area)

The Anderson County Administrator is Rusty Burns.

Operations

Anderson County has ten divisions:

  • Administration
  • Parks, Recreation & Tourism
  • Central Services
  • Economic Development
  • Emergency Services
  • EMS & Special Operations
  • Environmental Services
  • Finance
  • Planning
  • Transportation

Economy

Early industry in the county was textile mills, processing southern cotton. In the 21st century, industry ha divesified with more than 230 manufacturers, including 22 international companies. The top major industries in Anderson include manufacturers of automotive products, metal products, industrial machinery, plastics, publishing and textiles. Two industries that many times interconnect are the plastic and automotive sectors. There are more than 27 BMW suppliers in the upstate, which is recognized internationally as an automotive supplier hub. The plastic industry has a strong presence in the upstate, with 244 plastic companies located within the 10 counties of the northwest corner of SC. Anderson County has 11 automotive suppliers and is a major player in the plastic industry, with 27 plastic companies located within its borders.[11]

Communities

Cities

Towns

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

See also

References

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External links

 Oconee County Pickens County Greenville County
Hart County, Georgia Laurens County
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Elbert County, Georgia Abbeville County

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