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Anderson County, Tennessee

Anderson County, Tennessee. Anderson County had 82,066 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.3% since 2020, faster than Tennessee (+5.8%). It holds 7 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 20 census tracts. GEOID 47001.

Anderson County is one of the 9 counties of the Knoxville, TN metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).

Residents, July 2025 estimate

82,066

Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 77,123 · ACS 2020-2024: 79,153

Median household income

$66,183

±$2,450 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595

Median home value

$239,400

±$7,939 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700

Median gross rent

$1,031

±$40 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189

How many people live in Anderson County, and is it growing?

The 2020 Census counted 77,123 residents in Anderson County. The Census Bureau estimates 82,066 for July 1, 2025, up 6.3% since 2020, faster than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 79,153 over 337 square miles of land.

July 2020→2021 +331 (77,678)
2021→2022 +1,364 (79,042)
2022→2023 +1,327 (80,369)
2023→2024 +1,205 (81,574)
2024→2025 +492 (82,066)

Anderson County in Tennessee. Boundaries: Census Bureau 2024.

Counts, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, with the change from 2015-2019
Measure	Anderson County	Tennessee	Change since 2015-2019
Total population	79,153	7,066,383	+3,092
Households	32,755±523	2,824,277	+2,214
Average household size	2.38±0.04	2.45	−0.07
Housing units	35,880±57	3,143,670	+909

Anderson County's population since 2000

From 71,330 in 2000 to 82,066 in 2025: up 15.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.

2000 Census 71,330
2005 (estimate) 72,040
2010 Census 75,129
2015 (estimate) 75,500
2020 Census 77,123
2025 (estimate) 82,066

Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov

What cities and towns are in Anderson County?

Anderson County holds 7 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Oak Ridge with 35,395 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.

Places in Anderson County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ring: estimate with a coefficient of variation over 40%.

Oak Ridge	city	31,402	32,693±29	$72,311	$270,200	12.2%	88%
Clinton	city	10,056	10,239±26	$68,882	$225,000	12.7%	100%
Oliver Springs	town	3,297	3,281±674	$51,183	$180,900	17.0%	71%
Norris	city	1,599	1,485±309	$75,515	$315,900	6.6%	100%
Rocky Top	city	1,628	1,607±371	$32,868	$149,100	36.6%	97%
AndersonvilleGEOID 4701220	CDP	508	353±163	not published	$340,400	22.7%	100%
BricevilleGEOID 4708400	CDP	334	175±104	not published	not published	25.7%	100%

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov

Who lives in Anderson County?

The median resident of Anderson County is 41.5 years old; 21.3% are under 18 and 20.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.1%. 3.2% of residents were born outside the United States.

Age, origin and education, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Race groups are non-Hispanic; Hispanic includes any race.
Measure	Anderson County	Tennessee	Change since 2015-2019
Median age	41.5±0.4	38.9	−1.8
Under 18 years	21.3%±0.1 pts	22.2%	–
65 years and over	20.2%±0.1 pts	17.1%	–
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	4.1%	7.4%	+1.2 pts
White alone, not Hispanic	86.4%±0.5 pts	71.0%	−2.7 pts
Black or African American alone, not Hispanic	3.3%±0.4 pts	15.4%	no clear change
Asian alone, not Hispanic	1.4%±0.2 pts	1.9%	no clear change
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic	0.2%±0.1 pts	0.1%	–
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic	0.0%±0.1 pts	0.1%	–
Two or more races, not Hispanic	4.0%±0.6 pts	3.7%	–
Some other race alone, not Hispanic	0.7%±0.4 pts	0.4%	–
Born outside the United States	3.2%±0.4 pts	6.1%	no clear change
Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+)	5.0%±0.6 pts	8.6%	–
Civilian veterans (age 18+)	9.0%±0.7 pts	7.3%	–
With a disability	20.4%±1.3 pts	14.9%	–
No health insurance coverage	8.5%±0.9 pts	10.0%	no clear change
High school graduate or higher (age 25+)	91.3%±1.0 pts	90.0%	–
Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)	27.5%±1.8 pts	31.1%	+4.2 pts
Graduate or professional degree (age 25+)	11.3%±1.1 pts	11.7%	–
Moved from another state in the past year	4.2%±1.1 pts	3.0%	–

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov

What do households in Anderson County earn?

Half of Anderson County's 32,755 households earn less than $66,183 a year (±$2,450), against $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 the median was $62,017 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,166 after inflation. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income and poverty in 2024 dollars, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Anderson County	Tennessee	Change since 2015-2019
Median household income	$66,183±$2,450	$69,595	+$4,166
Mean household income	$88,830±$3,559	$96,820	–
Per capita income	$37,400±$1,394	$39,437	+$2,381
People below the poverty line	13.4%±1.6 pts	13.8%	−3.3 pts
Children under 18 below the poverty line	16.7%±4.0 pts	18.8%	no clear change
Households receiving SNAP	11.9%±1.6 pts	10.8%	–
Households with a broadband subscription	90.2%±1.2 pts	89.2%	–

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov

What does housing cost in Anderson County?

Owners occupy 71.7% of Anderson County's occupied homes and renters 28.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $239,400 by its owner (±$7,939). The median renter pays $1,031 a month including utilities, and 35.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.

Housing, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Anderson County	Tennessee	Change since 2015-2019
Median home value (owner-occupied)	$239,400±$7,939	$286,700	+$59,473
Median gross rent	$1,031±$40	$1,189	+$108
Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent	35.4%±4.6 pts	39.7%	no clear change
Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage	$1,415±$45	$1,566	–
Owner-occupied homes	71.7%±1.7 pts	66.9%	+3.8 pts
Housing units	35,880±57	3,143,670	+909
Homeowner vacancy rate	0.8%±0.5 pts	0.9%	–
Rental vacancy rate	3.2%±1.6 pts	6.1%	–
Single-family detached homes	71.6%±2.0 pts	68.3%	–
Mobile homes	10.2%±1.4 pts	8.1%	–
Built 2020 or later	2.0%±0.6 pts	3.0%	–
Built 1939 or earlier	4.1%±0.8 pts	5.6%	–

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov

How many new homes is Anderson County building?

Builders took permits for 428 new housing units across Anderson County in 2025 (316 single-family), 5.2 per 1,000 residents.

2019 164 units
2020 436 units
2021 458 units
2022 396 units
2023 397 units
2024 398 units
2025 428 units

Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey

How do people in Anderson County get to work?

76.8% of Anderson County's workers drive alone and 13.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.

Work and commuting, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Anderson County	Tennessee	Change since 2015-2019
In the labor force (age 16+)	58.1%±1.4 pts	62.4%	–
Unemployment rate	3.7%±0.7 pts	4.7%	−2.4 pts
Drove alone to work	76.8%±2.0 pts	75.8%	–
Carpooled	8.4%±1.3 pts	8.4%	–
Public transportation	0.1%±0.1 pts	0.4%	–
Walked	0.8%±0.4 pts	1.2%	–
Worked from home	13.1%±1.7 pts	12.9%	+9.6 pts
Mean travel time to work	24.5 min±0.9	25.7 min	no clear change

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov

What are Anderson County's census tracts?

Anderson County is divided into 20 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $42,203 (Tract 201) to $116,098 (Tract 202.01).

Census tracts of Anderson County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates; sort by any column

Tract 20147001020100	Oak Ridge	3,164	3,027±558	$42,203	$373,400	$893	23.5%
Tract 202.0147001020201	Oak Ridge	4,527	5,534±521	$116,098	$410,300	$1,415	5.7%
Tract 202.0247001020202	Oak Ridge	4,650	4,190±507	$59,902	$278,200	$1,188	14.5%
Tract 20347001020300	Oak Ridge	4,028	4,295±498	$71,630	$203,800	$1,155	8.8%
Tract 20447001020400	Oak Ridge (86%)	4,602	4,800±753	$66,762	$218,100	$1,303	18.0%
Tract 20547001020500	Oak Ridge (88%)	3,837	4,090±466	$58,262	$202,200	$898	22.0%
Tract 20647001020600	Oak Ridge	2,505	2,448±353	$86,908	$258,200	$1,542	4.1%
Tract 20747001020700	Briceville (16%)	1,485	1,497±321	$54,697	$94,600	$782	27.7%
Tract 20847001020800	Rocky Top (49%)	4,632	4,657±463	$64,310	$202,600	$715	19.4%
Tract 209.0147001020901	Norris (24%)	6,212	6,425±659	$79,385	$299,500	$1,040	8.6%
Tract 209.0247001020902	Clinton (25%)	6,365	6,242±731	$73,838	$283,900	$1,051	7.9%
Tract 210.0147001021001	Oliver Springs (11%)	2,722	2,724±521	$49,470	not published	$923	12.0%
Tract 210.0247001021002	Oliver Springs (66%)	3,203	3,594±622	$63,058	$205,500	$732	14.4%
Tract 21147001021100	Clinton (18%)	4,087	4,515±638	$87,000	$284,100	$1,176	10.3%
Tract 212.0147001021201	Clinton (27%)	4,890	5,243±533	$67,669	$209,700	$990	13.0%
Tract 212.0247001021202	Clinton (98%)	5,217	4,928±526	$46,005	$188,000	$891	20.0%
Tract 213.0147001021301	Clinton (82%)	3,555	3,420±494	$90,299	$252,700	$794	8.7%
Tract 213.0347001021303	Oak Ridge (3%)	3,933	3,936±449	$72,500	$246,800	$1,086	8.8%
Tract 213.0447001021304	–	3,509	3,588±589	$46,298	$217,900	$932	20.1%
Tract 980147001980100	Oak Ridge	0	0±14	not published	not published	not published	–

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov

How does Anderson County compare with Tennessee's other counties?

Anderson County's rank among Tennessee's counties with a reliable estimate (1 = highest)
Measure	Rank
Population	18th of 95
Growth 2020-2025	40th of 95
Residents per square mile	16th of 95
Median household income	25th of 95
Median home value	30th of 95
Median gross rent	18th of 95
Poverty rate	66th of 95
Bachelor's degree or higher	15th of 95
Median age	57th of 95

Every county in Tennessee

Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed

How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections

Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Anderson County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.