Anderson County, South Carolina

Anderson County
Anderson County Courthouse
Motto(s): 
"Experience, Excel, Enjoy In Anderson County, SC"
Location within the U.S. state of South Carolina
South Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°31′16″N 82°38′19″W / 34.521235°N 82.638603°W / 34.521235; -82.638603
Country United States
State South Carolina
Founded1826
Named forRobert Anderson
SeatAnderson
Largest communityAnderson
Area
 • Total755.76 sq mi (1,957.4 km2)
 • Land713.85 sq mi (1,848.9 km2)
 • Water41.91 sq mi (108.5 km2)  5.55%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total203,718
 • Density285.38/sq mi (110.19/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.andersoncountysc.org

Anderson County is a county in the state of South Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, 203,718 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Anderson.[2]

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Anderson County, South Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  2. National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 20, 2024.