Anderson is a city in South Carolina state in USA with a population of 27387 residents.. The poverty rate of Anderson is 22.9%, which is 64% higher than national average. The typical household in Anderson earns $33569 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 8 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 63.6% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Anderson, only 85% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Anderson remained 7.6%, which is 62% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Anderson, only 23% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 33% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Anderson is 88, which is 12% lower than national average. Median home value in Anderson is $138000 , which is 40% lower than national average. While median income in Anderson remained $33569, which is 50% lower than national average.