Anderson County, Tennessee

Anderson County: County in Tennessee, United States

About

Anderson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 75,129 and a population density of 84 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 77,558 inhabitants. Its county seat is Clinton. The county was created 223 years ago in 1801.

Anderson County locator map
Location of Anderson County on Tennessee map.

Quick Facts about Anderson County

Population : 77,558 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Tennessee (United States)
Different from : Alleghany County, Allegany County, Allegany County, Allegheny County, Allegan County
Area : 893 km2
Official name : Anderson County
Water as percent of area : 2.2%
Land as percent of area : 97.8%
Named for : Joseph Inslee Anderson
Capital : Clinton
Establishment : November 11, 1801
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 12:44:01 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 87 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 3.13% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Anderson County is located at 36°7'6"N 84°11'54"W (36.1184400, -84.1984600). It has 4 neighbors: Campbell County, Morgan County, Scott County and Union County.

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The largest city of Anderson County is Spring Hill with a population of 46,152. Other cities include, Oak Ridge population 29,340, Clinton population 10,119 and Norris population 1,612. See all Anderson County cities & populated places.

Anderson County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Anderson County.

City Name Population Title
Spring Hill 46,152 A city in Maury County, Tennessee.
Oak Ridge 29,340 City in Tennessee, United States
Clinton 10,119 City in Tennessee, United States
Norris 1,612 City in Anderson County, Tennessee, United States

Anderson County has 4 neighbours.

  • Clinton

Demographics

The population of Anderson County increased by 3.13% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 75,129 - census
2011 75,209 0.11% estimation process
2012 75,225 0.02% estimation process
2013 75,299 0.1% estimation process
2014 75,157 -0.19% estimation process
2015 75,456 0.4% estimation process
2016 75,528 0.1% estimation process
2017 76,056 0.69% estimation process
2018 76,287 0.3% estimation process
2019 76,978 0.9% estimation process
2020 77,558 0.75% estimation process

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People born in Anderson County (2)

People born in Anderson County, including politician John R. Neal, judge and military person John David McAdoo, .

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Other places with the same name (5)

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