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 77,337.

  • The median home value in Anderson County is $276,849.

  • The median income in Anderson County is $60,633.

  • The median rent in Anderson County is $937.

  • The unemployment rate in Anderson County is 5.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Anderson County is 15.4%.

  • The average high in Anderson County is 73.9° and there are 128.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Anderson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Anderson County

Oak Ridge, TN Population 31,535

Clinton, TN Population 10,060

Oliver Springs, TN Population 3,727

Norris, TN Population 1,592

Andersonville, TN Population 274

Lake City, TN Population 0

Map Of Anderson County

Anderson County, TN Weather

  • The average high in Anderson County is 73.9°.

  • There are 91.36 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 128.9 inches of rain each year with 3.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:56 hours of sun each day in Anderson County.

StatAnderson County
Mean High73.9
Nice Days91.36
Rainfall128.9
Snowfall3.6
Sunny_hours4:56
73.9°
Average High
128.9
Inches of Rain

Anderson County Photos

Clinton Market Street Tn
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Knoxville Tn Skyline
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Clifftops
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Oak Ridge Y Tn
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Anderson County Demographics

Population over time in Anderson County

The current population in Anderson County is 77,337. The population has increased 0.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 76,683 0.2%
2021 76,513 0.6%
2020 76,061 -

Gender in Anderson County

  • Anderson County is 50.9% female with 39,384 female residents.

  • Anderson County is 49.1% male with 37,953 male residents.

Female
50.9% (39,384)
Male
49.1% (37,953)
Gender Anderson County TN USA
Female 50.9% 50.9% 50.4%
Male 49.1% 49.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Anderson County

Anderson County is:

  • 87.6% White with 67,733 White residents.

  • 3.2% African American with 2,442 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 196 American Indian residents.

  • 1.3% Asian with 1,017 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 62 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 434 Other residents.

  • 3.6% Two Or More with 2,792 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.4% Hispanic with 2,661 Hispanic residents.

White
87.6% (67,733)
African American
3.2% (2,442)
American Indian
0.3% (196)
Asian
1.3% (1,017)
Hawaiian
0.1% (62)
Other
0.6% (434)
Two Or More
3.6% (2,792)
Hispanic
3.4% (2,661)

Table: Anderson County By Race

Race Anderson County TN USA
White 87.6% 72.6% 58.9%
African American 3.2% 16.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.3% 1.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.6% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.4% 6.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Anderson County, Tennessee

  • 6.0% of households in Anderson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.2% of households in Anderson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.1% of households in Anderson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.1% of households in Anderson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.6% of households in Anderson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.7% of households in Anderson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.8% of households in Anderson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.2% of households in Anderson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.2% of households in Anderson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.0% of households in Anderson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.0% (4,678)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.2% (4,770)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.1% (5,516)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.1% (6,226)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.6% (11,315)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.7% (13,711)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.8% (10,650)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.2% (10,971)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.2% (5,593)
$200,000 or more
5.0% (3,902)
Income Anderson County TN USA
Less than $10,000 6.0% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.2% 4.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.1% 8.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.1% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.6% 12.8% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.7% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.8% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.2% 15.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.2% 6.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.0% 7.3% 11.4%

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

  • 3.0% of adults in Anderson County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Anderson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 33.0% of adults in Anderson County completed high school / ged.

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

  • 9.0% of adults in Anderson County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Anderson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Anderson County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Anderson County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Anderson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (2,320)
9-12th Grade
6% (4,640)
High School / GED
33% (25,521)
Some College
24% (18,560)
Associate's Degree
9% (6,960)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (10,053)
Master's Degree
8% (6,186)
Professional Degree
2% (1,546)
Doctorate Degree
2% (1,546)
Education Anderson County TN USA
< 9th Grade 3% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 7% 6%
High School / GED 33% 31% 26%
Some College 24% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 2%

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