Population 58,439 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Anderson County
Household size in Anderson County
| Period | Anderson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.07 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.72 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.35 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.72 people per household, Anderson County sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in Texas overall, where it has 2.83 people. Household size has dropped from 3.07 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.3 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.8 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.6 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
At 39.8, the median age in Anderson County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in Texas overall, where the median age is 36.7. The median age has crept up from 39.3 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.0% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Anderson County (12.9%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Texas.
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 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.3% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.4% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Anderson County own their homes; 27.7% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Just over six in ten owners (62.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.3 points, mirroring the country.
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 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.5% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.8% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.6 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Anderson County: 16.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 7.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in Anderson County are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. Still, homes here are older than in Texas as a whole, where the median home dates to 1992. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $642 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $704 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $703 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,060 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$418 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Anderson County costs $1,060 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $418 a month from 2006–10, a 65% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 33.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the northwest.
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 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Anderson County: 15.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the west.
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 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.2% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.5% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.2% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.3% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.1 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in seven adults in Anderson County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The picture is much the same across Texas. The share with a diploma has risen 11.1 points since 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 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in Anderson County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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 | 2.72 | 39.8 | 12.9% | 27.7% | 16.9% | 1986 | $1,060 | 15.8% | 86.3% | 4.9% |
| Freestone County | 2.65 | 41.9 | 10.7% | 24.6% | 20.7% | 1989 | $866 | 17.4% | 88.1% | 2.9% |
| Nacogdoches County | 2.43 | 36.1 | 14.0% | 40.7% | 12.6% | 1984 | $1,036 | 28.3% | 85.6% | 6.6% |
| Shelby County | 2.63 | 38.2 | 17.6% | 26.0% | 17.6% | 1984 | $833 | 15.4% | 83.8% | 4.5% |
| Bosque County | 2.46 | 47.4 | 7.9% | 24.2% | 19.1% | 1980 | $979 | 20.0% | 87.6% | 3.8% |
| Hamilton County | 2.59 | 44.8 | 6.6% | 21.3% | 27.4% | 1966 | $896 | 27.2% | 89.3% | 6.4% |
| Natchitoches Parish | 2.37 | 36.5 | 13.4% | 39.1% | 22.9% | 1986 | $907 | 23.3% | 86.5% | 5.6% |
| Brown County | 2.48 | 42.8 | 11.6% | 31.7% | 19.7% | 1977 | $939 | 20.3% | 87.7% | 5.1% |
| LaSalle Parish | 2.91 | 37.8 | 13.8% | 19.4% | 18.9% | 1981 | $713 | 14.5% | 80.6% | 5.4% |
| Coleman County | 2.42 | 49.0 | 9.9% | 22.8% | 29.7% | 1969 | $715 | 19.1% | 88.0% | 7.2% |
| Catahoula Parish | 2.40 | 43.4 | 19.1% | 22.0% | 27.5% | 1984 | $740 | 17.1% | 78.8% | 7.8% |
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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