Anderson County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 59th-largest in Texas
The population of Anderson County, Texas is 57,825 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 59th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $58,846, the median home value is $173,400, and the median age is 39.5.
The population of Anderson County has grown 1.7% since 2010 (58,498 → 59,512), a +0.12% annualized rate.
57,825
Population
+0.12%
Annual growth
54
People / sq mi
$58,846
Median Income
$173,400
Median Home Value
Anderson County covers 1,063 sq mi of land at 54.4 people per square mile.
About Anderson County, TX
Educational attainment is the headline number in Anderson County: 14.5% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. With 57,825 residents, Anderson County is a county in Texas.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $58,846 — below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 12.4% of residents fall below the poverty line, close to the national 12.4%. Median home value is $173,400, with typical rent around $1,006.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 14.5%, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 4.8% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
Anderson County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Anderson County had a population of 58,498 in 2010 and 59,512 in 2024, a 1.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 59,512 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.13%.
59,512
Population (2024)
58,498
Population (2010)
59,512
Peak (2024)
0.13%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 58,498 |
| 2011 | 58,404 |
| 2012 | 58,074 |
| 2013 | 57,982 |
| 2014 | 57,846 |
| 2015 | 57,665 |
| 2016 | 57,595 |
| 2017 | 58,232 |
| 2018 | 58,138 |
| 2019 | 57,816 |
| 2020 | 57,937 |
| 2021 | 58,317 |
| 2022 | 57,296 |
| 2023 | 59,134 |
| 2024 | 59,512 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.2% |
| Black or African American | 18.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Age & Sex
39.5
Median Age
38.9%
Female
61.1%
Male
15.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 15.9% · Seniors (65+): 15.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $58,846$-17,446 vs state |
| Mean household income | $77,422 |
| Per-capita income | $25,793 |
| Poverty rate | 12.4%+1.9% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% |
| Employment-to-population | 42.7% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Anderson County is professional & business services, accounting for 19.9% of workers.
How residents commute
1.0%
Drive alone
1.0%
Carpool
83.2%
Public transit
4.8%
Work from home
24.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$173,400$-87,000 vs state
Median home value
$1,006
Median rent
70.0%
Homeownership rate
20,474
Total housing units
83.7%
Occupied
16.3%
Vacant
30.0%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
81.7%
With health insurance
94.2%
With broadband internet
15.7%
Foreign-born
7.8%
Veterans (18+)
18.2%
With a disability
85.6%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
86.0%
High School+
14.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Anderson County, Texas has a population of 57,825 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 59th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 54 people per square mile.
The population of Anderson County has grown 1.7% since 2010 (58,498 → 59,512), a +0.12% annualized rate.
The median household income in Anderson County, Texas is $58,846, with mean (average) household income of $77,422 and per-capita income of $25,793. 12.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Anderson County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (60.2%), Black or African American (18.8%), Hispanic or Latino (3.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Anderson County, Texas is 39.5 years. Residents are 38.9% female and 61.1% male.
The median home value in Anderson County is $173,400 and median monthly rent is $1,006. 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 20,474 total housing units, 16.3% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Anderson County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 19.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Anderson County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
Anderson County, TX Climate
Anderson County, TX has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C (65°F) and receives about 1076 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
18.4°C
Avg Temp
1076
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 7° / 45° | 75 mm |
| February | 10° / 50° | 81 mm |
| March | 14° / 58° | 96 mm |
| April | 18° / 64° | 100 mm |
| May | 22° / 72° | 120 mm |
| June | 26° / 78° | 102 mm |
| July | 28° / 82° | 59 mm |
| August | 28° / 82° | 56 mm |
| September | 25° / 77° | 94 mm |
| October | 20° / 67° | 107 mm |
| November | 14° / 57° | 96 mm |
| December | 10° / 49° | 90 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Anderson County, TX
The most comfortable months to visit Anderson County, TX are typically October, May and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 34°C high). The coldest is January (near 2°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.