Population 24,353 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Anderson County
Household size in Anderson County
| Period | Anderson County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Anderson County has 2.55 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Kentucky as a whole looks much the same. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Anderson County
| Period | Anderson County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.7 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.1 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.8 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.8 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.1 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
Anderson County skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.8, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.7, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Anderson County
| Period | Anderson County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Anderson County than nationally: 9.4%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 4.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Anderson County has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Kentucky counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Anderson County
Renters in Anderson County
| Period | Anderson County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.7% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.8% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.9% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.4% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Anderson County is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 41.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Anderson County
| Period | Anderson County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Anderson County than nationally: 6.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 2.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of Kentucky's 120 counties, only five have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Anderson County
| Period | Anderson County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Anderson County are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. The picture is much the same across Kentucky.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Anderson County
| Period | Anderson County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $636 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $762 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $718 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $889 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$253 | +$367 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Anderson County costs $889 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $253 a month from 2006–10, a 40% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.8% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Anderson County
Bachelor's degrees in Anderson County
| Period | Anderson County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.4% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.2% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Anderson County than nationally: 26.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Kentucky as a whole looks much the same. The share with a degree is up 8.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Anderson County
| Period | Anderson County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.1% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.2% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.5% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Anderson County is close to the national rate: 90.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in Kentucky overall (88.8%). The share with a diploma is up 3.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Anderson County
| Period | Anderson County | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Anderson County has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only two of Kentucky's 120 counties have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.3 points, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Anderson County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson County | 2.55 | 42.8 | 9.4% | 22.4% | 6.8% | 1985 | $889 | 26.2% | 90.5% | 2.5% |
| Woodford County | 2.49 | 42.2 | 11.2% | 28.3% | 8.7% | 1985 | $1,129 | 40.3% | 90.7% | 2.6% |
| Franklin County | 2.26 | 41.7 | 12.3% | 35.5% | 6.8% | 1978 | $1,015 | 30.9% | 92.5% | 5.8% |
| Spencer County | 2.82 | 42.1 | 12.0% | 12.1% | 5.5% | 1999 | $974 | 23.7% | 92.6% | 5.0% |
| Fayette County | 2.36 | 36.6 | 10.2% | 46.2% | 8.7% | 1982 | $1,309 | 47.5% | 92.3% | 5.6% |
| Bullitt County | 2.68 | 42.4 | 12.4% | 15.1% | 6.1% | 1993 | $1,057 | 20.3% | 90.3% | 4.0% |
| Clark County | 2.51 | 41.1 | 11.9% | 29.3% | 8.9% | 1980 | $959 | 22.5% | 88.8% | 4.7% |
| Montgomery County | 2.58 | 39.9 | 9.7% | 31.7% | 11.6% | 1984 | $869 | 21.0% | 86.5% | 4.0% |
| Bath County | 2.76 | 39.6 | 11.0% | 25.3% | 13.4% | 1986 | $592 | 12.2% | 82.1% | 2.5% |
| Meade County | 2.77 | 40.5 | 10.4% | 25.9% | 10.5% | 1990 | $997 | 20.2% | 91.0% | 5.8% |
| Menifee County | 2.49 | 46.5 | 15.3% | 24.5% | 23.4% | 1988 | $609 | 15.1% | 80.9% | 7.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Anderson County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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