Anderson County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Anderson County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 78,175. It is the 18th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Anderson County is 42.0 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Anderson County is $63,171. This is 6% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.8%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $215,800. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Anderson County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.8%. The Black or African American population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 15.7%.

Education

26.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.3%.