County · Texas
Anderson County, Texas
Anderson County, Texas. Anderson County had 59,805 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.3% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 4 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 12 census tracts. GEOID 48001.
Anderson County is the county of the Palestine, TX micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
59,805
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 57,922 · ACS 2020-2024: 58,439
Median household income
$62,068
±$4,521 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$185,300
±$20,101 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,041
±$66 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Anderson County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 57,922 residents in Anderson County. The Census Bureau estimates 59,805 for July 1, 2025, up 3.3% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 58,439 over 1,063 square miles of land.
| Measure | Anderson County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 58,439 | 30,188,424 | +629 |
| Households | 17,579±486 | 10,992,816 | +902 |
| Average household size | 2.73±0.08 | 2.69 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 20,648±119 | 12,128,515 | no clear change |
Anderson County's population since 2000
From 55,109 in 2000 to 59,805 in 2025: up 8.5%. 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.
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 4 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Palestine with 19,555 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
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 39.7 years old; 19.2% are under 18 and 15.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 55.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 19.6%. 6.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Anderson County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.7±0.4 | 35.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.2%±0.1 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.2%±0.1 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19.6% | 39.7% | +1.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 55.1%±0.6 pts | 39.1% | −3.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 17.6%±1.3 pts | 11.9% | −3.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.1 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±1.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.3%±1.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.5%±1.0 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.3%±1.3 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.2%±1.3 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 19.4%±1.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 18.5%±2.3 pts | 17.1% | +4.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.6%±1.4 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.4%±1.8 pts | 33.8% | +4.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.5%±1.0 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 17,579 households earn less than $62,068 a year (±$4,521), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $53,480 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $8,588 after inflation. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Anderson County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,068±$4,521 | $78,476 | +$8,588 |
| Mean household income | $82,026±$8,044 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,075±$1,987 | $40,752 | +$5,809 |
| People below the poverty line | 17.4%±2.5 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 25.4%±4.8 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.0%±2.7 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.9%±2.0 pts | 91.4% | – |
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 72.3% of Anderson County's occupied homes and renters 27.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $185,300 by its owner (±$20,101). The median renter pays $1,041 a month including utilities, and 51.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Anderson County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $185,300±$20,101 | $283,800 | +$59,892 |
| Median gross rent | $1,041±$66 | $1,403 | +$93 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.6%±9.1 pts | 42.3% | +17.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,434±$108 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.3%±3.2 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 20,648±119 | 12,128,515 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.7%±4.1 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.6%±3.6 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 21.6%±3.3 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.0%±1.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.1%±1.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 19 new housing units across Anderson County in 2025 (19 single-family), 0.3 per 1,000 residents.
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?
82.2% of Anderson County's workers drive alone and 5.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.0%.
| Measure | Anderson County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 46.3%±1.7 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0%±1.4 pts | 5.3% | +2.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 82.2%±3.1 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.1%±2.4 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9%±1.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±0.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.0%±1.4 pts | 14.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.1 min±2.2 | 26.7 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 12 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $43,039 (Tract 9506) to $117,870 (Tract 9504.01).
| Tract 950148001950100 | 5,345±662 | $70,938 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9504.0148001950401 | 4,172±154 | $117,870 |
| Tract 9504.0248001950402 | 5,153±105 | not published |
| Tract 950548001950500 | 4,769±730 | $59,000 |
| Tract 950648001950600 | 5,874±709 | $43,039 |
| Tract 950748001950700 | 2,172±501 | $44,816 |
| Tract 950848001950800 | 6,187±809 | $43,995 |
| Tract 9509.0148001950901 | 5,665±655 | $54,871 |
| Tract 9509.0248001950902 | 5,866±590 | $74,800 |
| Tract 9510.0148001951001 | 4,425±578 | $64,280 |
| Tract 9510.0248001951002 | 4,215±589 | $71,438 |
| Tract 951148001951100 | 4,596±804 | $73,705 |
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 Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 59th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 108th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 71st of 254 |
| Median household income | 144th of 253 |
| Median home value | 100th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 87th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 67th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 198th of 252 |
| Median age | 119th of 254 |
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.