Anderson County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Anderson County is located in Texas with a total population of 57,825. It is the 59th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Anderson County is 39.5 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Anderson County is $58,846. This is 23% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.1%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $173,400. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Anderson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% 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 55.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 19.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (18.2% vs 11.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (19.3%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

14.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.0%.