Anderson, AL Demographics

A map of Anderson's Population by Race

Anderson, Alabama has an estimated population of 410, a dramatic increase from the 254 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.8% White, 5.1% Asian, 2.7% Multiracial, 1.2% Hispanic, 1.0% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Anderson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Anderson has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Anderson, that probability was 14.2% in 2020 and 19.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Anderson is ranked the 441st most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Anderson was ranked the 479th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Anderson's White Population

368 residents of Anderson, or 89.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Anderson is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Anderson ranks 58th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anderson's White population has grown by an estimated 56.6%. White residents' share of Anderson's population has decreased from 92.5% to 89.8%.

Anderson is more White than neighboring Rogersville (86.8% White), and Lexington (87.6% White). Anderson is less White than neighboring Lester (100% White), Minor Hill (95.5% White), and Loretto (96.4% White).

Anderson's Black Population

4 residents of Anderson, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Anderson is significantly lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Anderson ranks 560th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anderson's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 4. Black residents' share of Anderson's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.0%.

Anderson is more Black than neighboring Lexington (0% Black), Lester (0% Black), Minor Hill (0% Black), and Loretto (0% Black). Anderson is less Black than neighboring Rogersville (5.1% Black).

Anderson's Asian Population

21 residents of Anderson, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Anderson is slightly higher than in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Anderson ranks 56th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anderson's Asian population has grown by an estimated 425.0%. Asian residents' share of Anderson's population has increased from 1.6% to 5.1%.

Anderson is more Asian than neighboring Rogersville (0.4% Asian), Lexington (0% Asian), Lester (0% Asian), Minor Hill (0.3% Asian), and Loretto (0% Asian).

Anderson's Hispanic Population

5 residents of Anderson, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Anderson is slightly lower than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Anderson ranks 209th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anderson's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 44.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Anderson's population has decreased from 3.5% to 1.2%.

Anderson is more Hispanic than neighboring Rogersville (0.6% Hispanic), Lester (0% Hispanic), Minor Hill (1% Hispanic), and Loretto (0.2% Hispanic). Anderson is less Hispanic than neighboring Lexington (9.9% Hispanic).

Anderson's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Anderson, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Anderson is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Anderson ranks 404th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anderson's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Anderson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Anderson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lester (0% Native American/Other), Minor Hill (0% Native American/Other), and Loretto (0% Native American/Other). Anderson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rogersville (0.7% Native American/Other), and Lexington (1.1% Native American/Other).

Anderson's Multiracial Population

11 residents of Anderson, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Anderson is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Anderson ranks 504th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anderson's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 120.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Anderson's population has increased from 2.0% to 2.7%.

Anderson is more Multiracial than neighboring Lexington (1.4% Multiracial), and Lester (0% Multiracial). Anderson is less Multiracial than neighboring Rogersville (6.4% Multiracial), Minor Hill (3.3% Multiracial), and Loretto (3.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.