Anderson County, Kentucky Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 48th-largest in Kentucky

The population of Anderson County, Kentucky is 24,098 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 48th-largest county in Kentucky. The median household income is $71,747, the median home value is $213,200, and the median age is 42.1.

The population of Anderson County has grown 15.9% since 2010 (21,478 → 24,883), a +1.06% annualized rate.

Anderson County within Kentucky · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

24,098

Population

+1.06%

Annual growth

119

People / sq mi

$71,747

Median Income

$213,200

Median Home Value

Anderson County covers 202 sq mi of land at 119.1 people per square mile.

About Anderson County, KY

Anderson County is a county in Kentucky with a population of 24,098. It ranks #48 among counties in Kentucky by population. The median age is 42.1, older than the national median. The population is 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

The median household income in Anderson County is $71,747, near the US median of $74,580. 8.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $213,200, with monthly rent averaging $870. The homeownership rate of 77.9% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Anderson County reflects 25.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 29.2 minutes each way.

Anderson County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Anderson County had a population of 21,478 in 2010 and 24,883 in 2024, a 15.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 24,883 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.06%.

24,883

Population (2024)

21,478

Population (2010)

24,883

Peak (2024)

1.06%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	21,478	-	-	estimate
2011	21,570	+92	+0.43%	estimate
2012	21,702	+132	+0.61%	estimate
2013	21,758	+56	+0.26%	estimate
2014	21,881	+123	+0.57%	estimate
2015	21,933	+52	+0.24%	estimate
2016	22,198	+265	+1.21%	estimate
2017	22,553	+355	+1.60%	estimate
2018	22,615	+62	+0.27%	estimate
2019	22,700	+85	+0.38%	estimate
2020	23,892	+1,192	+5.25%	estimate
2021	24,093	+201	+0.84%	estimate
2022	24,279	+186	+0.77%	estimate
2023	24,618	+339	+1.40%	estimate
2024	24,883	+265	+1.08%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	93.2%
Black or African American	2.8%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.9%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

42.1

Median Age

49.4%

Female

50.6%

Male

16.3%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.8%

5–9

7.3%

10–14

6.0%

15–19

5.8%

20–24

5.9%

25–34

11.6%

35–44

12.2%

45–54

14.9%

55–59

8.9%

60–64

5.4%

65–74

10.0%

75–84

5.0%

85+

1.3%

Children (under 15): 19.1% · Seniors (65+): 16.3%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$71,747+$9,330 vs state
Mean household income	$88,199
Per-capita income	$35,161
Poverty rate	8.8%-3.0% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.5%
Employment-to-population	57.9%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

24.3%

Manufacturing

17.5%

Public administration

9.7%

Arts, entertainment & food

8.1%

Finance & real estate

6.5%

Retail trade

5.9%

Construction

5.3%

Information

4.6%

The largest employment sector in Anderson County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

0.1%

Carpool

81.6%

Public transit

9.5%

Work from home

29.2 min

Avg commute

Housing

$213,200+$20,900 vs state

Median home value

$870

Median rent

77.9%

Homeownership rate

10,196

Total housing units

93.1%

Occupied

6.9%

Vacant

22.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

96.4%

With health insurance

92.6%

With broadband internet

19.2%

Foreign-born

7.0%

Veterans (18+)

18.6%

With a disability

98.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

91.7%

High School+

25.7%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Anderson County, Kentucky has a population of 24,098 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 48th-largest county in Kentucky. Population density is 119 people per square mile.

The population of Anderson County has grown 15.9% since 2010 (21,478 → 24,883), a +1.06% annualized rate.

The median household income in Anderson County, Kentucky is $71,747, with mean (average) household income of $88,199 and per-capita income of $35,161. 8.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Anderson County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (93.2%), Black or African American (2.8%), Hispanic or Latino (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Anderson County, Kentucky is 42.1 years. Residents are 49.4% female and 50.6% male.

The median home value in Anderson County is $213,200 and median monthly rent is $870. 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 10,196 total housing units, 6.9% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Anderson County, Kentucky is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.5%.

Louisville/Jefferson County is among the largest cities associated with Anderson County, Kentucky, with a population of 627,210.