Anderson County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Anderson County, Texas has a population of 58,439, the 59th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $62,068 and the median home value is $185,300. The poverty rate is 17.4%.

Anderson County Quick Facts

Population 58,439

Median Household Income $62,06890% MOE ±$4,521

Median Home Value $185,30090% MOE ±$20,101

Poverty Rate 17.4%90% MOE ±2.5 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.9%90% MOE ±1.4 pts

Median Age 39.7 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 72.3%90% MOE ±2.8 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 15.4%90% MOE ±2.0 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 85.6%

Cities/Places 3

Population 58,439 59th of 254

Median Income $62,068 21% lower than state

Poverty Rate 17.4%

Unemployment 5.9%

How Anderson County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	57,810	58,439	+1.1%
Median household income	$53,480	$62,068	+16.1%
Median home value¹	$125,409	$185,300	+47.8%
Median gross rent	$948	$1,041	+9.9%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Anderson

$62,068

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Anderson

$185,300

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.6%

$25K-$50K 23.8%

$50K-$100K 30.7%

$100K+ 27.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.5%

$10K-$15K

2.8%

$15K-$20K

4.5%

$20K-$25K

4.9%

$25K-$30K

5.6%

$30K-$35K

5.1%

$35K-$40K

3.6%

$40K-$45K

4.2%

$45K-$50K

5.3%

$50K-$60K

5.9%

$60K-$75K

11.9%

$75K-$100K

12.8%

$100K-$125K

9.4%

$125K-$150K

7.0%

$150K-$200K

6.4%

$200K+

4.2%

Employment

5.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

46.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.3%

Renter 27.7%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,041/mo 20.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.2%

18-34

23.3%

35-54

30.9%

55-74

20.6%

75+

6.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Anderson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Palestine	19,136	$44,981	17.6%	$166,000
Elkhart	1,701	$52,891	28.0%	$107,300
Neches	352	$82,143	8.5%	N/A

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Population Overview

Anderson County is located in Texas with a total population of 58,439. It is the 59th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Anderson County is 39.7 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Anderson County is $62,068. This is 21% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.4%. This is 26% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $185,300. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Anderson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 55.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 19.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (19.6%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

15.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Anderson County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Anderson County, Texas?

Anderson County has a population of 58,439, making it the 59th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Anderson County?

The median household income in Anderson County is $62,068 with a poverty rate of 17.4%.

How many cities are in Anderson County, Texas?

Anderson County contains 3 Census-designated places.