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Anderson County

Kentucky · 23,852 residents · 202.26 sq mi
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Anderson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,413. Population has grown 25% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $158,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,852
+25%since 2000
from 19,111 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
118 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 94 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+18%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,413
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,433 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,143
+51%since 2000
from $18,621 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,100
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$729
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $523 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
24.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+45%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(18,351)
Black2.3%(442)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(153)
Asian0.1%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.9%(1,507)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(21,654)
Black2%(482)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(521)
Asian0.4%(104)
Other1.5%(365)
Diversity Score15.3%(3,640)
Segregation Score13.7%(3,268)
Diversity Score
15
+93%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
14
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+50%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.7%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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ANDERSON COUNTY VS
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ANDERSON COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anderson County, Kentucky?

Anderson County, Kentucky has about 23,852 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Anderson County, Kentucky earns about $54,413 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 $158,100, and the typical rent is about $729 a month.

How educated are people in Anderson County, Kentucky?

About 22.7% 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 15.1% 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 9,281 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
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1 ZIP code
ZIP 40342
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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