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The current estimated population of Anderson, Alabama, is 282, including approximately 47% male and 53% female. The population has remained relatively stable over the past decade, with minimal growth or decline, indicating a small, close-knit community.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1860s
  • County Affiliated: Lauderdale County
  • Land Area: 1.89 square miles
  • Population Density: 149 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 256
  • Zip Codes: 35610

Geography and Location

Anderson, Alabama, is located in the northwestern part of the state, within Lauderdale County. It sits near the Tennessee River and is part of the larger Florence-Muscle Shoals Metropolitan Area, often referred to as “The Shoals.” The area is largely rural, with rolling hills and farmlands surrounding the town. Anderson experiences a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot summers and mild winters. The town is positioned close to the Alabama-Tennessee state line, making it a quiet, scenic destination with proximity to larger cities such as Florence and Huntsville. The area’s geography is defined by the Tennessee Valley, which influences its agricultural practices and provides scenic river views. Despite its small size, Anderson’s location offers access to outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, and boating.

Demographics

Median resident age: 37.9 years
Median household income: $26,750
Median house value: $71,700

Population by Race

Races in Anderson:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.2%)
  • American Indian (0.8%)
  • Two or more races (0.6%)

Ancestries: United States (23.7%), English (12.1%), Irish (11.3%), French (2.5%), German (2.5%), Dutch (2.0%).

Land area: 1.3 square miles

For population 25 years and over in Anderson

  • High school or higher: 73.8%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 12.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.2%
  • Unemployed: 10.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 34.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Anderson town

  • Never married: 15.1%
  • Now married: 60.8%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 10.8%
  • Divorced: 12.6%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +14 (+4.1%).

Map of Anderson, AL

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Anderson:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Anderson:

  • NORTHWEST ALABAMA RGNL (about 27 miles; MUSCLE SHOALS, AL; Abbreviation: MSL)
  • HUNTSVILLE INTL-CARL T JONES FIELD (about 41 miles; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Abbreviation: HSV)
  • SMYRNA (about 91 miles; SMYRNA, TN; Abbreviation: MQY)

Other public-use airports nearest to Anderson:

  • LAWRENCE COUNTY (about 20 miles; COURTLAND, AL; Abbreviation: 9A4)
  • LAWRENCEBURG-LAWRENCE COUNTY (about 22 miles; LAWRENCEBURG, TN; Abbreviation: 2M2)
  • ABERNATHY FIELD (about 22 miles; PULASKI, TN; Abbreviation: GZS)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Anderson:

  • NORTHWEST SHOALS COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MUSCLE SHOALS (about 28 miles; MUSCLE SHOALS, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,669)
  • JOHN C CALHOUN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 30 miles; DECATUR, AL; Full-time enrollment: 4,547)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA (about 31 miles; FLORENCE, AL; Full-time enrollment: 4,770)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IN HUNTSVILLE (about 46 miles; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Full-time enrollment: 4,795)
  • COLUMBIA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 51 miles; COLUMBIA, TN; Full-time enrollment: 2,784)
  • ALABAMA A & M UNIVERSITY (about 54 miles; NORMAL, AL; Full-time enrollment: 4,886)
  • GEORGE C WALLACE STATE COMMUNITY COLL-HANCEVILLE (about 69 miles; HANCEVILLE, AL; Full-time enrollment: 3,272)

Public primary/middle school in Anderson:

  • ANDERSON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 244; Location: 201 BAYLES ST; Grades: KG – 09)

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