County profile · South Carolina
Anderson County, SC market data
How Anderson County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 219,930
- +7.7% since 2020
- Households
- 83,904
- Median household income
- $66,651
- +31.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $231,900
- Jobs located here
- 74,539
- Highest market score
- 79
- Roofing and gutters, #60 of 1,177 scored counties
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What this means
Anderson County has an estimated 219,930 people and 83,904 households. Population estimates show Anderson County grew 7.7% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Anderson County is $66,651, 17% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 31.0%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Anderson County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 134, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (66).
Of the business types scored in Anderson County, roofing and gutter companies (79), bakeries and dessert shops (79) and insurance agencies (78) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For roofing and gutter companies, that ranks #60 of 1,177 scored counties.
Anderson County is part of the Greenville-Anderson-Greer metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pest control companies (93% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for bakeries and dessert shops (54% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Anderson County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Anderson County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofing and gutters | 79 | #60 of 1,177 | 17 | 2.0 | $13.3M | 158 | 9 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 79 | #98 of 1,889 | 38 | 4.5 | $7.8M | 188 | 29 |
| Insurance agencies | 78 | #268 of 2,272 | 96 | 11.4 | $2.3M | 183 | 71 |
| Child care and preschools | 75 | #160 of 1,611 | 28 | 3.3 | $1.2M | 120 | 34 |
| House cleaning | 71 | #95 of 847 | 16 | 1.9 | $7.3M | 114 | 37 |
| Electricians | 71 | #147 of 1,160 | 14 | 1.7 | $16.2M | 135 | 49 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 71 | #280 of 2,063 | 64 | 7.6 | $4.6M | 125 | 26 |
| Grocery stores | 70 | #415 of 2,070 | 48 | 5.7 | $10.1M | 109 | 27 |
| Pet stores | 68 | #201 of 974 | 17 | 2.0 | $4.1M | 91 | 4 |
| Property management | 67 | #180 of 910 | 18 | 2.1 | Index only | 121 | 18 |
| Dry cleaners | 66 | #91 of 507 | 7 | 0.8 | $21.2M | 135 | 6 |
| Funeral homes | 66 | #337 of 1,472 | 20 | 2.4 | $593K | 87 | 9 |
| Nail salons | 65 | #269 of 1,328 | 35 | 4.2 | $2M | 121 | 10 |
| Chiropractors | 64 | #359 of 1,490 | 33 | 3.9 | $2.7M | 112 | 18 |
| Home repair trades | 64 | #413 of 2,057 | 92 | 11.0 | $2.5M | 101 | 124 |
| Veterinarians | 63 | #428 of 1,485 | 25 | 3.0 | $2.8M | 103 | 28 |
| Laundromats | 62 | #242 of 785 | 10 | 1.2 | $14.8M | 119 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 62 | #723 of 2,402 | 163 | 19.4 | $3M | 88 | 53 |
| Spas and skin care | 61 | #498 of 1,769 | 66 | 7.9 | $1.1M | 122 | 12 |
| Gas stations | 61 | #720 of 2,358 | 123 | 14.7 | $2.1M | 88 | 115 |
| Physical therapy | 59 | #484 of 1,422 | 36 | 4.3 | $2.5M | 102 | 24 |
| Hair salons | 59 | #752 of 2,339 | 165 | 19.7 | $428K | 99 | 26 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 58 | #479 of 1,302 | 30 | 3.6 | $2.9M | 94 | 12 |
| Barbershops | 58 | #501 of 1,356 | 42 | 5.0 | $1.7M | 89 | 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 58 | #512 of 1,493 | 54 | 6.4 | $2.2M | 74 | 79 |
| Car washes and detailing | 58 | #528 of 1,451 | 38 | 4.5 | $2.1M | 83 | 11 |
| Gyms | 58 | #625 of 1,792 | 53 | 6.3 | $1M | 79 | 15 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 56 | #874 of 2,210 | 138 | 16.4 | $1.1M | 122 | 57 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 55 | #691 of 1,707 | 61 | 7.3 | $3.7M | 78 | 66 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 55 | #798 of 2,176 | 165 | 19.7 | Index only | 134 | 70 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 55 | #868 of 2,087 | 107 | 12.8 | $1.4M | 109 | 51 |
| Convenience stores | 55 | #951 of 2,261 | 90 | 10.7 | $5.4M | 69 | 26 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 54 | #347 of 887 | 23 | 2.7 | Index only | 134 | 19 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 54 | #881 of 2,088 | 95 | 11.3 | $571K | 86 | 24 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 53 | #597 of 1,327 | 30 | 3.6 | $2.6M | 86 | 22 |
| Real estate | 53 | #939 of 2,229 | 209 | 24.9 | Index only | 133 | 124 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 52 | #622 of 1,334 | 38 | 4.5 | $1.4M | 71 | 9 |
| Pet businesses | 52 | #1,007 of 2,200 | 105 | 12.5 | $664K | 76 | 55 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 52 | #1,069 of 2,385 | 313 | 37.3 | $225K | 106 | 53 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 52 | #1,106 of 2,405 | 785 | 93.6 | $376K | 102 | 368 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 51 | #828 of 1,771 | 93 | 11.1 | $1.3M | 75 | 132 |
| Pizza | 49 | #1,080 of 2,090 | 78 | 9.3 | $3.8M | 75 | 167 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 48 | #789 of 1,461 | 41 | 4.9 | $1.7M | 67 | 23 |
| Auto repair shops | 47 | #1,359 of 2,378 | 224 | 26.7 | $354K | 80 | 82 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 46 | #297 of 479 | 11 | 1.3 | $7.2M | 52 | 6 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 46 | #995 of 1,656 | 72 | 8.6 | $1.2M | 69 | 93 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 45 | #1,356 of 2,222 | 132 | 15.7 | $2.2M | 73 | 167 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 45 | #1,431 of 2,405 | 465 | 55.4 | $635K | 96 | 170 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 45 | #1,435 of 2,394 | 558 | 66.5 | $158K | 104 | 221 |
| Auto repair and car care | 45 | #1,441 of 2,401 | 370 | 44.1 | $214K | 80 | 126 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 44 | #1,167 of 1,886 | 87 | 10.4 | $1M | 103 | 69 |
| Tire shops | 42 | #988 of 1,530 | 49 | 5.8 | $1.6M | 65 | 20 |
| Pest control | 37 | #529 of 699 | 23 | 2.7 | $5.1M | 50 | 16 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.5 | $22.1M | 90 | 5 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.5 | $13.6M | 334 | 15 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.4 | Index only | 153 | 3 |
Household spending in Anderson County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $79.2M | $944 | 99 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $257.2M | $3,065 | 118 |
| Food away from home | $295.5M | $3,522 | 87 |
| Groceries | $485.7M | $5,789 | 92 |
| Personal care products and services | $70.6M | $841 | 84 |
| Child care and other personal services | $33.8M | $403 | 69 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $54.2M | $646 | 66 |
| Medical and dental services | $88.2M | $1,052 | 82 |
| Pets | $69.8M | $832 | 91 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $148.4M | $1,769 | 86 |
| Vehicle insurance | $220.1M | $2,623 | 134 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $226.6M | $2,701 | 89 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $116.8M | $1,392 | 98 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $1.2B | $14,382 | 86 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Anderson County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 219,930+7.7% since 2020
- Households
- 83,904
- Median age
- 40.9
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 75%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 714 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 295
- Median household income
- $66,651+31.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $89,043
- Median home value
- $231,900
- Jobs located here
- 74,539
- Daytime population
- 189,213Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Anderson County, SC growing?
Population estimates put Anderson County at 219,930 people in 2025, up 7.7% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 83,904 households. Median household income rose 31.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Anderson County, SC spend?
Households in Anderson County spend about $1.2B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $485.7M on groceries and $295.5M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Anderson County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 134, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (66).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Anderson County, SC?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Anderson County are for roofing and gutter companies (79), bakeries and dessert shops (79) and insurance agencies (78). Anderson County ranks #60 of 1,177 scored counties for roofing and gutter companies.
How does Anderson County, SC compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Anderson County is $66,651 a year, 17% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 7.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $231,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Anderson County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pest control companies (93% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for bakeries and dessert shops (54% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 53 of the 56 business types have a score in Anderson County, each ranked against other counties.
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