Anderson, TX County is a rural county located in eastern Texas. The population of Anderson County is 58,133 and the population density is 54 people per square mile. There are many local businesses in Anderson County such as Zaxby’s Fried Chicken, Kelly's Country Store, and Cafe Tea Room. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing at Palestine Lake or hiking on one of the many trails within the county. Organizations providing services to Anderson County residents include the West Central Texas Council of Governments and the Central Texas Economic Development District. Local sporting events include football games at Hammett Field or softball games at Lions Park.
The population in Anderson County is 58,133. There are 55 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Anderson County is 39.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Anderson County is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Anderson County
- 45.3% are married
- 15.6% are divorced
- 30.6% are married with children
- 17.7% have children, but are single
Race in Anderson County
- 59.7% are White
- 20.9% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 17.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander