Anderson County, South Carolina

Anderson County is a county in South Carolina. The population of the county is 187,126.

 Named for
 County seat
 Population
 Habitat
 Cong. District
 County Guildmaster
 Time Zone

## Major roads

Interstate 85

US Route 29

US Route 29 Business

US Route 76

US Route 178

South Carolina Highway 8

South Carolina Highway 20

South Carolina Highway 24

South Carolina Highway 28

South Carolina Highway 28 Business

South Carolina Highway 81

South Carolina Highway 86

South Carolina Highway 88

South Carolina Highway 153

South Carolina Highway 181

South Carolina Highway 184

South Carolina Highway 185

South Carolina Highway 187

South Carolina Highway 201

South Carolina Highway 243

South Carolina Highway 247

South Carolina Highway 252

South Carolina Highway 284

South Carolina Highway 412

South Carolina Highway 413

## Geography

### Adjacent counties

Laurens County (east)

Pickens County (north)

Greenville County (northeast)

Oconee County (northwest)

Abbeville County (south)

Elbert County, Georgia (southwest)

Hart County, Georgia (west)

## Demographics

As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the county is:

78.25% White (146,426)

16.70% Black or African American (31,250)

5.05% Other (9,450)

14.8% (27,694) of Anderson County residents live below the poverty line.

## Theft rate statistics

Anderson County has above average rates of Pokemon theft and below average rates of murder. At least, for Upstate South Carolina standards. The county reported 25 Pokemon thefts in 2018, and averages 0.90 murders a year.

## Communities

### Cities

Anderson - 26,686

Belton - 4,134

### Towns

Honea Path - 3,597

Iva - 1,218

Pelzer - 89

Pendleton - 2,964

Starr - 173

West Pelzer - 880

Williamston - 3,934

### CDPs

Centerville - 6,586

Homeland Park - 6,296

Northlake - 3,745

Piedmont - 5,103

Powdersville - 7,618

### Unincorporated communities

Aaron

Allen Hills

Ashley Downs

Craytonville

Creekwood

Creekwood Hills

Denver

La France

Sandy Springs

Townville

West Gate

White Oaks

White Plains

## Climate

 Average yearly snowfall
 Average yearly sunny days
 Severe storm risk
 Tornado risk
 Blizzard risk

## Fun facts

* Early industry in the county was textile mills, processing southern cotton. In the 21st century, industry has diversified 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.
* Centerville, Homeland Park and Northlake are suburbs/extensions of Anderson.
* Iva is the birthplace of 60s country singer Randy Park.
* Anderson County is predominately Republican these days like most of Upstate South Carolina.