Anderson, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 410, Anderson's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Anderson is a small community located in Alabama, within Lauderdale County. The total population is 410. It ranks as the 441st most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Anderson is 47.0 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 39.3 years. Only 10.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Anderson is $110,682. This is 73% higher than the state median of $63,999. It is also 37% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.2%. This is 80% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 0.8%. This is 83% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $304,300. Housing costs are 45% higher than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Anderson is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 90.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Anderson has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.8% of all residents. Asian residents account for 5.1%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 25.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 5.6%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (5.1% vs 1.4%).

Education

26.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Anderson, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 592 Census-designated places in Alabama. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.