Anderson County, Kentucky

County in Kentucky, United States

County in Kentucky

Anderson County

County

Anderson County Courthouse in Lawrenceburg

Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky

Kentucky's location within the U.S.

Coordinates: 38°00′N 84°59′W﻿ / ﻿38°N 84.99°W﻿ / 38; -84.99
Country|  United States
State|  Kentucky
Founded| 1827
Named after| Richard Clough Anderson Jr.
Seat| Lawrenceburg
Largest city| Lawrenceburg
Area

• Total

| 204 sq mi (530 km2)
• Land| 202 sq mi (520 km2)
• Water| 2.4 sq mi (6 km2)  1.2%
Population

(2020)

• Total

| 23,852

• Estimate

(2024)

| 24,883
• Density| 120/sq mi (45/km2)
Time zone| UTC−5 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST)| UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional districts| 1st, 6th
Website| andersoncounty.ky.gov

Anderson County, located in the Outer Bluegrass physiographic region, is Kentucky's 48th most populated and ninth fastest-growing county.[1][2][3]

Anderson County's estimated population as of July 1, 2022, is 24,224, a 1.6% increase from April 1, 2020, and a 13.1% increase from April 1, 2010.[4]

On January 16, 1827, the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky approved "an ACT to erect and establish the county of Anderson out of parts of the county of Franklin, Washington, and Mercer," which went into effect on February 1, 1827, and established Anderson County as the 82nd county. Additional information in this act regards Anderson County's namesake, Richard Clough Anderson Jr., legislator and U.S. minister plenipotentiary to Colombia, and its county seat, the City of Lawrenceburg. Anderson County's borders were later modified by the General Assembly's January 28, 1854, approval of "an ACT to change the line between the counties of Franklin and Anderson."[5]

Anderson County's 202.17 square miles comprises 25 GNIS-designated populated places, with Lawrenceburg as its largest city in population and size. In addition to its inclusion in the Outer Bluegrass region, Anderson County is part of the Bluegrass Area Development District and the Frankfort Micropolitan Statistical Area.[6][7][8]

## Geography

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GNIS numeric designators:

* "Kentucky" = 21
* "Anderson County" = 5

### Populated places

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GNIS Data for Anderson County, KY[9] feature_id | feature_name | map_name | date_created | date_edited

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485900  | Alton  | Alton Station  | 1979-09-20  | 2022-06-07
485902  | Alton Station  | Alton Station  | 1979-09-20  | 2022-06-07
486076  | Ashbrook  | Ashbrook  | 1979-09-20  | 2022-06-07
486157  | Avenstoke  | Glensboro  | 1979-09-20  | 2022-06-07
487337  | Birdie  | Glensboro  | 1979-09-20  | 2022-06-07
491894  | Fairview  | Ashbrook  | 1979-09-20  | 2022-06-07
492406  | Fox Creek  | McBrayer  | 1979-09-20  | 2022-06-07
492908  | Glensboro  | Glensboro  | 1979-09-20  | 2022-06-07
496081  | Lawrenceburg  | Alton Station  | 1979-09-20  | 2022-06-07
497764  | McBrayer  | McBrayer  | 1979-09-20  | 2022-06-07
499488  | Ninevah  | Alton Station  | 1979-09-20  | 2022-06-07
503551  | Sinai  | Ashbrook  | 1979-09-20  | 2022-06-07
504588  | Stringtown  | Alton Station  | 1979-09-20  | 2022-06-07
505753  | Tyrone  | Tyrone  | 1979-09-20  | 2022-06-07
505955  | Van Buren  | Chaplin  | 1979-09-20  | 2022-06-07
507398  | Anderson City  | Glensboro  | 1979-09-20  | 2022-06-07
507444  | Ballard  | McBrayer  | 1979-09-20  | 2022-06-07
507878  | Drydock  | Ashbrook  | 1979-09-20  | 2022-06-07
508078  | Gee  | Glensboro  | 1979-09-20  | 2022-06-07
508230  | Hickory Grove  | McBrayer  | 1979-09-20  | 2022-06-07
508351  | Johnsonville  | Ashbrook  | 1979-09-20  | 2022-06-07
508401  | Klondyke  | Ashbrook  | 1979-09-20  | 2022-06-07
508691  | Nevin  | McBrayer  | 1979-09-20  | 2022-06-07
509103  | Sparrow  | Chaplin  | 1979-09-20  | 2022-06-07
509327  | Wayside  | Glensboro  | 1979-09-20  | 2022-06-07
2566547  | Houchin (historical)  | Salvisa  | November 8, 2009  | July 6, 2022
2566549  | Jefferies (historical)  | Ashbrook  | November 8, 2009  | July 6, 2022
2566561  | Pleasant Grove (historical)  | Glensboro  | November 8, 2009  | July 6, 2022
2566571  | Sidney (historical)  | McBrayer  | November 8, 2009  | July 6, 2022

### Adjacent counties

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* Franklin County (north)
* Woodford County (east)
* Mercer County (southeast)
* Washington County (south)
* Nelson County (southwest)
* Spencer County (west)
* Shelby County (northwest)

## Demographics

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Historical population Census| Pop.| Note| %±

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1830| 4,520| | —
1840| 5,452| | 20.6%
1850| 6,260| | 14.8%
1860| 7,404| | 18.3%
1870| 5,449| | −26.4%
1880| 9,361| | 71.8%
1890| 10,610| | 13.3%
1900| 10,051| | −5.3%
1910| 10,146| | 0.9%
1920| 9,982| | −1.6%
1930| 8,494| | −14.9%
1940| 8,936| | 5.2%
1950| 8,984| | 0.5%
1960| 8,618| | −4.1%
1970| 9,358| | 8.6%
1980| 12,567| | 34.3%
1990| 14,571| | 15.9%
2000| 19,111| | 31.2%
2010| 21,421| | 12.1%
2020| 23,852| | 11.3%
2024 (est.)| 24,883| [10]| 4.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]
1790-1960[12] 1900-1990[13]
1990-2000[14] 2010-2020[15]

As of the census of 2020, there were 23,852 people, 9,539 housing units, and 8,694 households with an average family size of 2.57 per household residing in the county. The population density was 106.1 per square mile (41.0/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 95.10% White, 2.10% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. 1.9% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 8,694 households, of which 33.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 27.1% had a female householder with no husband present. 32.79% of all households were made up of individuals without children, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.03.

Age distribution was 23.5% under the age of 18, 11.8% from 15 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 28.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.4 years and the population is estimated to be 51% Female and 49% Male.

The median household income was $55,334, and the median family income was $67,681. Males had a median full-time income of $47,027 versus $38,894 for females. The per capita income for the county was $27,250. About 12.2% of families and 15.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.8% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.

U.S. Census Data for Anderson County, Ky[16] Population

Population Estimates, July 1, 2022, (V2022)  | 24,224
Population estimates base, April 1, 2020, (V2022)  | 23,851
Population, percent change - April 1, 2020 (estimates base) to July 1, 2022, (V2022)  | 1.6%
Population, Census, April 1, 2020  | 23,852
Population, Census, April 1, 2010  | 21,421
Age & Sex
Persons under 5 years, percent  | 5.5%
Persons under 18 years, percent  | 22.9%
Persons 65 years and over, percent  | 16.8%
Female persons, percent  | 50.3%
Race & Hispanic Origin
White alone, percent  | 94.6%
Black or African American alone, percent  | 2.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, percent  | 0.3%
Asian alone, percent  | 0.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, percent  | 0.1%
Two or More Races, percent  | 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino, percent  | 2.5%
White alone, not Hispanic or Latino, percent  | 92.6%
Population Characteristics
Veterans, 2017–2021  | 1,066
Foreign born persons, percent, 2017–2021  | 1.4%
Housing
Housing units, July 1, 2022, (V2022)  | 10,309
Owner-occupied housing unit rate, 2017–2021  | 79.0%
Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2017–2021  | $169,400
Median selected monthly owner costs -with a mortgage, 2017–2021  | $1,225
Median selected monthly owner costs -without a mortgage, 2017–2021  | $375
Median gross rent, 2017–2021  | $776
Building permits, 2022  | 192
Families & Living Arrangements
Households, 2017–2021  | 9,063
Persons per household, 2017–2021  | 2.60
Living in same house 1 year ago, percent of persons age 1 year+, 2017–2021  | 88.2%
Language other than English spoken at home, percent of persons age 5 years+, 2017–2021  | 1.9%
Computer & Internet Use
Households with a computer, percent, 2017–2021  | 92.2%
Households with a broadband Internet subscription, percent, 2017–2021  | 85.6%
Education
High school graduate or higher, percent of persons age 25 years+, 2017–2021  | 91.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher, percent of persons age 25 years+, 2017–2021  | 25.3%
Health
With a disability, under age 65 years, percent, 2017–2021  | 15.4%
Persons without health insurance, under age 65 years, percent  | 7.2%
Economy
In civilian labor force, total, percent of population age 16 years+, 2017–2021  | 61.0%
In civilian labor force, female, percent of population age 16 years+, 2017–2021  | 58.7%
Total accommodation and food services sales, 2017 ($1,000)  | 24,462
Total health care and social assistance receipts/revenue, 2017 ($1,000)  | 24,331
Total transportation and warehousing receipts/revenue, 2017 ($1,000)  | 334
Total retail sales, 2017 ($1,000)  | 237,836
Total retail sales per capita, 2017  | $10,546
Transportation
Mean travel time to work (minutes), workers age 16 years+, 2017–2021  | 27.4
Income & Poverty
Median household income (in 2021 dollars), 2017–2021  | $59,887
Per capita income in past 12 months (in 2021 dollars), 2017–2021  | $30,294
Persons in poverty, percent  | 9.0%

## Politics

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United States presidential election results for Anderson County, Kentucky[17] Year  | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies)

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No.  | % | No.  | % | No.  | %
2024 | 9,650  | 73.69% | 3,226  | 24.64%  | 219  | 1.67%
2020 | 9,661  | 72.89% | 3,348  | 25.26%  | 245  | 1.85%
2016 | 8,242  | 72.16% | 2,634  | 23.06%  | 546  | 4.78%
2012 | 6,822  | 66.10% | 3,315  | 32.12%  | 183  | 1.77%
2008 | 6,885  | 65.25% | 3,462  | 32.81%  | 205  | 1.94%
2004 | 6,363  | 66.34% | 3,141  | 32.75%  | 87  | 0.91%
2000 | 4,909  | 61.62% | 2,902  | 36.43%  | 156  | 1.96%
1996 | 2,972  | 44.67% | 2,898  | 43.56%  | 783  | 11.77%
1992 | 2,731  | 42.20% | 2,491  | 38.49%  | 1,250  | 19.31%
1988 | 3,225  | 59.17% | 2,176  | 39.93%  | 49  | 0.90%
1984 | 3,425  | 66.06% | 1,717  | 33.11%  | 43  | 0.83%
1980 | 2,052  | 43.07%  | 2,567  | 53.88% | 145  | 3.04%
1976 | 1,682  | 40.71%  | 2,388  | 57.79% | 62  | 1.50%
1972 | 2,298  | 62.62% | 1,302  | 35.48%  | 70  | 1.91%
1968 | 1,594  | 44.33% | 1,334  | 37.10%  | 668  | 18.58%
1964 | 1,085  | 30.26%  | 2,491  | 69.46% | 10  | 0.28%
1960 | 2,033  | 49.94%  | 2,038  | 50.06% | 0  | 0.00%
1956 | 1,878  | 47.27%  | 2,089  | 52.58% | 6  | 0.15%
1952 | 1,445  | 40.06%  | 2,153  | 59.69% | 9  | 0.25%
1948 | 971  | 30.32%  | 2,135  | 66.68% | 96  | 3.00%
1944 | 1,409  | 39.37%  | 2,148  | 60.02% | 22  | 0.61%
1940 | 1,244  | 33.01%  | 2,515  | 66.73% | 10  | 0.27%
1936 | 1,360  | 35.56%  | 2,454  | 64.16% | 11  | 0.29%
1932 | 1,184  | 32.58%  | 2,415  | 66.46% | 35  | 0.96%
1928 | 1,859  | 51.96% | 1,718  | 48.02%  | 1  | 0.03%
1924 | 1,419  | 39.84%  | 2,089  | 58.65% | 54  | 1.52%
1920 | 1,819  | 42.01%  | 2,499  | 57.71% | 12  | 0.28%
1916 | 1,065  | 40.76%  | 1,521  | 58.21% | 27  | 1.03%
1912 | 579  | 24.16%  | 1,391  | 58.03% | 427  | 17.81%

### Elected officials

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Elected officials as of January 3, 2025[18][19]

U.S. House | James Comer (R)  | KY 1
Andy Barr (R)  | KY 6
Ky. Senate | Aaron Reed (R)  | 7
Ky. House | James Tipton (R)  | 53

### Voter registration

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Anderson County Voter Registration & Party Enrollment as of September 15, 2021[20]

Political Party  | Total Voters  | Percentage
| Republican | 9,096  | 48.11%
| Democratic | 8,401  | 44.33%
| Others  | 743  | 3.93%
| Independent  | 595  | 3.15%
| Libertarian | 66  | 0.35%
| Green | 2  | 0.01%
Total  | 15,760  | 100%

### Statewide elections

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Previous gubernatorial elections results  Year  | Republican | Democratic | Third parties

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2023 | 54.66% 5,078 | 45.34% 4,212 | 0.00% 0
2019 | 56.12% 5,380 | 41.50% 3,978 | 2.37% 227
2015 | 55.34% 3,724 | 39.16% 2,635 | 5.50% 370
2011 | 25.99% 1,577 | 50.23% 3,048 | 23.78% 1,443
2007 | 39.46% 2,844 | 60.54% 4,363 | 0.00% 0
2003 | 58.80% 4,052 | 41.20% 2,839 | 0.00% 0
1999 | 14.99% 496 | 59.28% 1,961 | 25.73% 851
1995 | 51.38% 2,783 | 47.83% 2,591 | 0.79% 43

## Communities

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### City

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* Lawrenceburg (county seat)

### Unincorporated communities

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* Alton
* Ballard
* Glensboro
* McBrayer
* Stringtown

### Ghost towns

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* Ripyville
* Tyrone

## See also

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* National Register of Historic Places listings in Anderson County, Kentucky

* United States portal

## References

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1. ^ https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/
2. ^ "Kentucky Counties by Population (2024)". www.kentucky-demographics.com. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
3. ^ "Anderson County, Kentucky - Kentucky Atlas and Gazetteer". www.kyatlas.com. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
4. ^ "U.S. Census Bureau, "People - Anderson County, Kentucky,"". QuickFacts, Vintage 2022. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
5. ^ "Kentucky: Secretary of State - Land Office". web.sos.ky.gov. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
6. ^ "Population Division, Kentucky: 2020 Core Based Statistical Areas and Counties, 2020, Thematic". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
7. ^ "U.S. Census Bureau, "Geography - Anderson County, Kentucky,"". QuickFacts, Vintage 2022. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
8. ^ "Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development" (PDF). Metropolitan & Micropolitan Statistical Areas, Thematic. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
9. ^ U.S. Board on Geographic Names, “Staged Products Directory: DomesticNames_KY_Text,” U.S. Geological Survey (U.S. Department of the Interior, June 1, 2023), accessed July 16, 2023, https://www.usgs.gov/us-board-on-geographic-names/download-gnis-data.
10. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2024". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
11. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 11, 2014.
12. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved August 11, 2014.
13. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 11, 2014.
14. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved August 11, 2014.
15. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
16. ^ U.S. Census Bureau, “Anderson County, Kentucky (V2022),” QuickFacts, July 1, 2022, https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/andersoncountykentucky/PST045222. Accessed July 10, 2023.
17. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
18. ^ "Senate Members - County". apps.legislature.ky.gov. Kentucky General Assembly. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
19. ^ "House Members - County". apps.legislature.ky.gov. Kentucky General Assembly. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
20. ^ "Commonwealth of Kentucky - State Board of Elections Voter Registration Statistics Report" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on September 21, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2021.

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* Alton
* Ballard
* Gee
* Glensboro
* McBrayer

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