Kentucky

Anderson

23,852
2020 population
1830
first census record
20
census records

About Anderson

Anderson, Kentucky, first appears in the United States federal census in 1830, when it recorded a population of 4,520. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 23,852.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Engagement at Lawrenceburg (Anderson County), Skirmish at Lawrenceburg (First Raid), and 12 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202023,852
201021,421
200019,111
199014,571
198012,567
19709,358
19608,618
19508,984
19408,936
19308,494
19209,982
191010,146
190010,051
189010,610
18809,361
18705,449
18607,404
18506,260
18405,452
18304,520
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Anderson

Military engagements that took place in Anderson, Kentucky.

Engagement at Lawrenceburg (Anderson County)
1862
Skirmish at Lawrenceburg (First Raid)
1862

Historic places in Anderson

National Register of Historic Places listings in Anderson, Kentucky.

Old Wash Place
Lawrenceburg
Moore, Rev. William Dudley, House
Lawrenceburg
Confederate Monument in Lawrenceburg
Lawrenceburg
Lexington Extension of the Louisville Southern Railroad
Lawrenceburg
Ripy, T. B., House
Lawrenceburg
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Frequently asked about Anderson

When does Anderson first appear in the US census?
Anderson, Kentucky first appears in the federal census in 1830, with a recorded population of 4,520.
What is the population of Anderson?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Anderson had a recorded population of 23,852.
Were any battles fought in Anderson?
2 documented military engagements took place in Anderson, including Engagement at Lawrenceburg (Anderson County), Skirmish at Lawrenceburg (First Raid).
How many historic places are in Anderson?
12 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Anderson, Kentucky.
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