Anderson County Summary

Life in Anderson County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Anderson County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Anderson County:

  • The population in Anderson County is 57,825.

  • The median home value in Anderson County is $205,598.

  • The median income in Anderson County is $58,846.

  • The median rent in Anderson County is $1,006.

  • The unemployment rate in Anderson County is 5.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Anderson County is 17.1%.

  • The average high in Anderson County is 82.2° and there are 109.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Anderson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Anderson County

Palestine, TX Population 18,888

Elkhart, TX Population 1,585

Frankston, TX Population 1,270

Map Of Anderson County

Anderson County, TX Weather

  • The average high in Anderson County is 82.2°.

  • There are 73.64 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 109.3 inches of rain each year with 0.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:51 hours of sun each day in Anderson County.

StatAnderson County
Mean High82.2
Nice Days73.64
Rainfall109.3
Snowfall0.3
Sunny Hours5:51
82.2°
Average High
109.3
Inches of Rain

Anderson County Photos

Palestinec Txc City Hall Img
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Palestinec Txc Visitor Center Img
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Anderson County Demographics

Population over time in Anderson County

The current population in Anderson County is 57,825. The population has increased 0.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 58,133 0.4%
2022 57,917 0.2%
2021 57,810 -

Gender in Anderson County

  • Anderson County is 38.9% female with 22,489 female residents.

  • Anderson County is 61.1% male with 35,335 male residents.

Female
38.9% (22,489)
Male
61.1% (35,335)
Gender Anderson County TX USA
Female 38.9% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 61.1% 49.9% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Anderson County

Anderson County is:

  • 55.8% White with 32,271 White residents.

  • 18.2% African American with 10,519 African American residents.

  • 0.8% American Indian with 440 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 330 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 58 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 131 Other residents.

  • 5.0% Two Or More with 2,894 Two Or More residents.

  • 19.3% Hispanic with 11,182 Hispanic residents.

White
55.8% (32,271)
African American
18.2% (10,519)
American Indian
0.8% (440)
Asian
0.6% (330)
Hawaiian
0.1% (58)
Other
0.2% (131)
Two Or More
5.0% (2,894)
Hispanic
19.3% (11,182)

Table: Anderson County By Race

Race Anderson County TX USA
White 55.8% 39.9% 58.2%
African American 18.2% 11.9% 12.0%
American Indian 0.8% 0.2% 0.5%
Asian 0.6% 5.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 5.0% 2.9% 3.9%
Hispanic 19.3% 39.5% 19.0%

Household Income For Anderson County, Texas

  • 5.8% of households in Anderson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.3% of households in Anderson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Anderson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.6% of households in Anderson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.9% of households in Anderson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.5% of households in Anderson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.8% of households in Anderson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.6% of households in Anderson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.0% of households in Anderson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.7% of households in Anderson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.8% (3,346)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.3% (1,892)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.9% (5,727)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.6% (6,719)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.9% (6,871)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.5% (11,270)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.8% (6,837)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.6% (9,583)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.0% (3,460)
$200,000 or more
3.7% (2,115)
Income Anderson County TX USA
Less than $10,000 5.8% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.3% 3.4% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.9% 6.5% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.6% 7.0% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.9% 10.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.5% 16.4% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.8% 12.8% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.6% 17.2% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.0% 9.1% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 3.7% 11.7% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Anderson County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Anderson County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Anderson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 38.0% of adults in Anderson County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Anderson County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Anderson County completed associate's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Anderson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Anderson County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Anderson County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Anderson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (2,891)
9-12th Grade
9% (5,204)
High School / GED
38% (21,973)
Some College
24% (13,878)
Associate's Degree
10% (5,782)
Bachelor's Degree
10% (5,782)
Master's Degree
3% (1,734)
Professional Degree
1% (578)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Anderson County TX USA
< 9th Grade 5% 7% 5%
9-12th Grade 9% 7% 6%
High School / GED 38% 24% 26%
Some College 24% 21% 19%
Associate's Degree 10% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 10% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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