Anderson County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47001 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 79,153 | — | #735 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,183 | -11.9% | #1,514 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.5 years | +6.7% | #1,664 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $239,400 | -15.1% | #993 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,031 | -11.3% | #902 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.4% | +6.0% | #1,614 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Anderson County has a population of 79,153, making it the #735 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Anderson County is $66,183, ranking #1,514 out of 3,222 counties — 11.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.4% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.
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The median home value in Anderson County is $239,400 (-15.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,031/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.7%.
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91.5% of residents in Anderson County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.2% below the national rate.
About Anderson County, Tennessee
Anderson County, Tennessee has a total population of 79,153, making it the 735th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Anderson County is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Anderson County is $66,183, which ranks #1,514 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%.
The median home value in Anderson County is $239,400, 15.1% below the national median. Renters in Anderson County pay a median gross rent of $1,031 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Anderson County, 27.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.8 min.
Anderson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.1%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).
All data for Anderson County, Tennessee 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.