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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Anderson County

Kentucky · 19,111 residents · 202.26 sq mi
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Anderson County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,433. Population has grown 31% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $91,200. Households here earn about 35% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,111
+31%since 1990
from 14,571 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
94 / sq mi
+31%since 1990
from 72 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.5
+6%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,433
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,747 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,621
+51%since 1990
from $12,320 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.5%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,200
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$523
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $328 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.7%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 82.1% in 1990
20.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+10%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(14,078)
Black2.9%(427)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(99)
Asian0.1%(13)
Diversity Score9.8%(1,424)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(18,351)
Black2.3%(442)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(153)
Asian0.1%(19)
Diversity Score7.9%(1,507)
Diversity Score
8
−19%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.4%
+13.7 ptssince 1990
from 66.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
−25%since 1990
from 24.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Anderson County to nearby counties

ANDERSON COUNTY VS
Woodford County
Income$83,788+84%
Home value$299,700+229%
Population27,883+11%
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ANDERSON COUNTY VS
Mercer County
Income$64,824+43%
Home value$202,300+122%
Population23,733−6%
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ANDERSON COUNTY VS
Franklin County
Income$65,298+44%
Home value$216,600+138%
Population52,649+109%
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ANDERSON COUNTY VS
Spencer County
Income$102,618+126%
Home value$330,000+262%
Population20,998−17%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anderson County, Kentucky?

Anderson County, Kentucky has about 19,111 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Anderson County, Kentucky?

The typical household in Anderson County, Kentucky earns about $45,433 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Anderson County, Kentucky expensive?

In Anderson County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $91,200, and the typical rent is about $523 a month.

How educated are people in Anderson County, Kentucky?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Anderson County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Anderson County, Kentucky?

About 7.5% of people in Anderson County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Anderson County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Anderson County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,540 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 9501.02Census Tract 9502.01Census Tract 9502.02Census Tract 9504Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9501.01
1 ZIP code
ZIP 40342
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