Anderson County, Tennessee
County
Overview
- County Name
- Anderson County
- State
- Tennessee
- FIPS Code
- 47001
- State FIPS
- 47
- County FIPS
- 001
Geography
- Land Area
- 337.21 sq mi
- Water Area
- 7.59 sq mi
- Total Area
- 344.80 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.116731
- Longitude
- -84.195418
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 78,010
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 61,217
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 75,195 | 96.4% |
| Hispanic | 2,813 | 3.6% |
| White | 69,248 | 88.8% |
| Black | 2,650 | 3.4% |
| Asian | 730 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 120 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 247 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 59,552 | 97.3% |
| Hispanic | 1,664 | 2.7% |
| White | 55,502 | 90.7% |
| Black | 2,562 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 779 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 616 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 141 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 79,153
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $70,100
- Poverty Rate
- 13.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 10,394
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 68,854 | 87.0% |
| Black | 2,662 | 3.4% |
| Asian | 1,112 | 1.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 47,102
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 9,150 | 19.4% |
| Republican | 17,660 | 37.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 20,292 | 43.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 21,897 | 46.5% |
| Female | 25,205 | 53.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 41,495 | 88.1% |
| Hispanic | 889 | 1.9% |
| Black | 1,032 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 417 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 21,325
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 45.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 19,148 | 46.1% |
| Hispanic | 281 | 31.6% |
| Black | 342 | 33.1% |
| Asian | 143 | 34.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 10,362 | 47.3% |
| Female | 10,963 | 43.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 14,388 (25.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 15,575 (27.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 35,880
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $253,751
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,039
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 12.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.