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 224 years ago in 1801.
County Snapshot
Anderson County at a glance
Anderson County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
4
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Tennessee counties
95
Open related pagesLargest city
Spring HillPopulation 46,152
Top linked places
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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.1184,-84.1985 |
| Named for | Joseph Inslee Anderson |
| Capital | Clinton |
| Establishment | November 06, 1801 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 20:23:41 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 87 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.13% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 58℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
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.
Anderson County map
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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 |
Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southeast wind around 0 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Anderson County
Official Website- 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 |
People born in Anderson County (2)
People born in Anderson County, including politician John R. Neal, judge and military person John David McAdoo, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (4)
- Anderson County, South Carolina county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 204,353 people.
- Anderson County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 57,805 people.
- Anderson County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 22,833 people.
- Anderson County, Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 7,949 people.
Tennessee Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 936,017 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Davidson County | 694,176 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Nashville | 684,410 | The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area. |
| Memphis | 649,705 | The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area. |
| New South Memphis | 641,608 | This area of Memphis, situated in Shelby County at an elevation of 259 feet, is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly its influence on blues and rock and roll. |
| Knox County | 475,609 | County in Maine, United States |
| Hamilton County | 371,662 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Rutherford County | 339,261 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Williamson County | 245,348 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Montgomery County | 214,251 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Sumner County | 195,561 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Knoxville | 190,223 | The most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Chattanooga | 184,742 | The fourth most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Clarksville | 161,247 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Sullivan County | 158,755 | County in New York, United States |
| Murfreesboro | 150,757 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |