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Anderson County

Tennessee · 77,123 residents · 337.206 sq mi
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Anderson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,338. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $152,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
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
77,123
+8%since 2000
from 71,330 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
229 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 212 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+8%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
67K70K74K77K80K1990201020202024Anderson County
202479K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,338
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,483 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,633
+51%since 2000
from $19,009 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,600
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
31.2% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+24%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(66,124)
Black3.9%(2,749)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(787)
Asian0.8%(577)
Other0%
Diversity Score14%(9,983)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(66,044)
Black3.7%(2,841)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(2,820)
Asian1.3%(975)
Other3.2%(2,458)
Diversity Score27.9%(21,531)
Segregation Score40.6%(31,348)
Diversity Score
28
+99%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
41
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+67%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$320,900+110%
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ANDERSON COUNTY VS
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Income$51,557−1%
Home value$186,500+22%
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ANDERSON COUNTY VS
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Income$62,727+20%
Home value$204,000+34%
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ANDERSON COUNTY VS
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Income$65,954+26%
Home value$166,300+9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anderson County, Tennessee?

Anderson County, Tennessee has about 77,123 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Anderson County, Tennessee earns about $52,338 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Anderson County, Tennessee expensive?

In Anderson County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $152,600, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in Anderson County, Tennessee?

About 22.8% of adults age 25 and over in Anderson County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Anderson County, Tennessee?

About 15.2% of people in Anderson County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Anderson County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Anderson County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,873 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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20 census tracts
Census Tract 209.01Census Tract 209.02Census Tract 202.01Census Tract 212.01Census Tract 212.02Census Tract 204Census Tract 208Census Tract 211Census Tract 203Census Tract 202.02Census Tract 205Census Tract 213.03Census Tract 210.02Census Tract 213.04Census Tract 213.01Census Tract 201Census Tract 210.01Census Tract 206Census Tract 207Census Tract 9801
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 37830ZIP 37716ZIP 37769ZIP 37705ZIP 37754ZIP 37828ZIP 37710
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