Anderson County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21005 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,353 | — | #1,687 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $74,488 | -0.9% | #871 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.7 years | +7.2% | #1,591 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $225,100 | -20.1% | #1,131 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $927 | -20.3% | #1,294 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% | -9.0% | #1,130 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Anderson County has a population of 24,353, making it the #1,687 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Anderson County is $74,488, ranking #871 out of 3,222 counties — 0.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.5% and unemployment stands at 2.2%.
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The median home value in Anderson County is $225,100 (-20.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $927/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.6%.
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95.5% of residents in Anderson County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.2% above the national rate.
About Anderson County, Kentucky
Anderson County, Kentucky has a total population of 24,353, making it the 1,687th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Anderson County is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Anderson County is $74,488, which ranks #871 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2%.
The median home value in Anderson County is $225,100, 20.1% below the national median. Renters in Anderson County pay a median gross rent of $927 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Anderson County, 26.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.3 min.
Anderson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.6%).
All data for Anderson County, Kentucky comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.