Anderson, Alabama

Anderson: town in Lauderdale County, Alabama, USA

About

Anderson is a town located in the county of Etowah in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 282 and a population density of 84 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 268 inhabitants.

The town was created 201 years ago in 1824.

Quick Facts about Anderson

Population 268 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Alabama (United States)
County Etowah County
Postal code 35610
Phone Area Codes 256
Area 3.35 km2
Water as percent of area 0.05%
Land as percent of area 99.95%
Latitude & Longitude 34.0712,-85.9214
Altitude 663 feet / 202, 202 meters
Establishment January 01, 1825 (201 years ago)
Time Zone UTC−06:00
Local time 19:46:11 (22nd April 2026)
Density 80 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -5.22% (2010-2020)
Weather 82℉ Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Anderson is located at 34°4'16"N 85°55'17"W (34.0712100, -85.9213600).

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Weather

82°F
Sunny
0 to 5 mph SW Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 82.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Anderson decreased by 5.22% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 282 - census
2011 280 -0.71% estimation process
2012 279 -0.36% estimation process
2013 277 -0.72% estimation process
2014 278 0.36% estimation process
2015 274 -1.46% estimation process
2016 272 -0.74% estimation process
2017 272 0% estimation process
2018 268 -1.49% estimation process
2019 267 -0.37% estimation process
2020 268 0.37% estimation process
Anderson zip code is 35610. County name: Lauderdale, County fips: 01077
Anderson Crossing, Anderson Crossroad

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Anderson, AL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
101240 Gadsden State Community College Gadsden (AL) 35903

Nearby Transit Stations (2)

Rail and bus stations connected to Anderson, AL. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
ATN Anniston 126 West 4th St RAIL
BHM Birmingham 1819 Morris Ave. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Anderson.

Post Office Name City ZIP
East Gadsden Post Office Gadsden (AL) 35903

Other places with the same name (9)

Other cities in Etowah County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Etowah County , AL.

City Name Population Title
Gadsden 34,816 City in and the county seat of Etowah County in the U.
Rainbow City 9,611 City in Alabama, United States
Southside 9,046 City in Alabama, United States
Attalla 5,832 City in Etowah County, Alabama, USA
Glencoe 5,080 City in Alabama, USA
Hokes Bluff 4,240 City in Etowah County, Alabama, United States
Sardis City 1,776 Human settlement
Altoona 915 Town in Etowah County, Alabama, USA
Walnut Grove 692 Human settlement in Etowah County, Alabama, United States of America
Reece City 624 Town in Etowah County, Alabama, United States
Lester 134 Town