Anderson County, Texas
Anderson County: county in Texas, United States
About
Anderson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 58,458 and a population density of 21 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 57,805 inhabitants. Its county seat is Palestine. The county was created 180 years ago in 1846.
Anderson County is located in east Texas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 59,324, making it the 25th most populous county in Texas. The county seat is Palestine.
History
Early days
The county was created in 1846 and organized the following year. It was named after Kenneth L. Anderson, the last vice president of the Republic of Texas. Palestine became the county seat in 1848. The early settlers were mostly farmers and ranchers.
Growth in the 1900s
In the early 1900s, the economy shifted as oil and gas production became a major industry in Anderson County, especially after the discovery of the Black Diamond oil field. The population grew moderately through the mid 1900s.
Economy
Oil and manufacturing
Today, oil and gas extraction is still a primary industry. Major companies like Halliburton have operations in the county. Manufacturing is also an important employer, with industries like plastics, furniture, and food processing.
Agriculture
Cattle ranching and dairy farming have long been economic pillars. Anderson County is a major producer of rose bushes, other ornamental plants, and pecans.
Attractions
Popular attractions include:
- The Texas State Railroad historic railroad with vintage trains
- The Children's Zoo and Gus Engeling Wildlife Management Area for outdoor recreation
- Museums like the Anderson County Historical Museum and Texas Palastine Museum
County Snapshot
Anderson County at a glance
Anderson County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Texas counties
254
Open related pagesLargest city
PalestinePopulation 17,819
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Anderson County
| Population | 57,805 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Different from | Allegheny County, Allegany County, Allegan County, Alleghany County, Allegany County |
| Area | 2792 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.8133,-95.6526 |
| Named for | Kenneth Lewis Anderson |
| Capital | Palestine |
| Establishment | March 24, 1846 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 17:16:02 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 21 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.13% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Anderson County is located at 31°48'48"N 95°39'9"W (31.8133300, -95.6525500). It has 5 neighbors: Leon County, Houston County, Cherokee County, Freestone County and Henderson County.
Anderson County map
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The largest city of Anderson County is Palestine with a population of 17,819. Other cities include, Elkhart population 1,277 and Frankston population 1,157. See all Anderson County cities & populated places.
Anderson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Anderson County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Palestine | 17,819 | City in and county seat of Anderson County, Texas, United States |
| Elkhart | 1,277 | Town in Anderson County, Texas |
| Frankston | 1,157 | Town of the United States |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Anderson County
Official Website- Palestine
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Anderson County decreased by 1.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58,458 | - | census |
| 2011 | 58,394 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 58,059 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 57,960 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 57,829 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 57,639 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 57,526 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 58,175 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 57,974 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 57,735 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 57,805 | 0.12% | estimation process |
People born in Anderson County (1)
American politician Todd Staples was born in Anderson County
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, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 77,558 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.
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|---|---|---|
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| Houston | 2,316,120 | The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. |
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| San Antonio | 1,567,118 | The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area. |
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
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| Austin | 995,484 | The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area. |
| Fort Worth | 927,720 | The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
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| Montopolis | 912,791 | This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas. |
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