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Anderson County

Texas · 57,922 residents · 1,062.617 sq mi
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Anderson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,847. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $110,000. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
57,922
+5%since 2000
from 55,109 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
55 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 52 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+14%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
47K50K53K56K60K1990201020202024Anderson County
202458K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,847
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,957 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,168
+39%since 2000
from $13,838 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing4.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,000
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$829
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+36%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.1%(34,762)
Black23.4%(12,897)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(6,705)
Asian0.4%(243)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.5%(36,088)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.1%(33,098)
Black19.7%(11,430)
Hispanic / Latino19.2%(11,111)
Asian0.7%(381)
Other2.8%(1,646)
Diversity Score74.2%(42,956)
Segregation Score39.3%(22,785)
Diversity Score
74
+13%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
39
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+47%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 46.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.8%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
Female
38.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.5%
−64.2 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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ANDERSON COUNTY VS
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Income$65,179+42%
Home value$211,300+92%
Population88,595+48%
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ANDERSON COUNTY VS
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Income$61,261+34%
Home value$169,300+54%
Population53,337−11%
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ANDERSON COUNTY VS
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Income$59,960+31%
Home value$168,000+53%
Population20,811−65%
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ANDERSON COUNTY VS
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Income$56,531+23%
Home value$164,900+50%
Population22,316−63%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anderson County, Texas?

Anderson County, Texas has about 57,922 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Anderson County, Texas earns about $45,847 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Anderson County, Texas expensive?

In Anderson County, Texas, the median home is worth about $110,000, and the typical rent is about $829 a month.

How educated are people in Anderson County, Texas?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Anderson County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Anderson County, Texas?

About 14.1% of people in Anderson County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Anderson County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Anderson County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,898 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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12 census tracts
Census Tract 9508Census Tract 9506Census Tract 9509.02Census Tract 9509.01Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9504.02Census Tract 9505Census Tract 9511Census Tract 9510.01Census Tract 9510.02Census Tract 9504.01Census Tract 9507
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 75803ZIP 75801ZIP 75839ZIP 75763ZIP 75884ZIP 75886ZIP 75861ZIP 75853ZIP 75779
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