Tennessee

Anderson

77,123
2020 population
1810
first census record
22
census records

About Anderson

Anderson, Tennessee, first appears in the United States federal census in 1810, when it recorded a population of 3,959. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 77,123.

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

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Engagement at Brownlow's Station, and 20 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202077,123
201075,129
200071,330
199068,250
198067,346
197060,300
196060,032
195059,407
194026,504
193019,722
192018,298
191017,717
190017,634
189015,128
188010,820
18708,704
18607,068
18506,938
18405,658
18305,310
18204,668
18103,959
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, Tennessee.

Engagement at Brownlow's Station
1863

Historic places in Anderson

National Register of Historic Places listings in Anderson, Tennessee.

Edwards-Fowler House (Additional Documentation)
Rocky Top (formerly Lake City)
Arnwine Cabin (Additional Documentation)
Norris
Norris Hydroelectric Project
Norris
McAdoo, Green, School
Clinton
Briceville Community Church and Cemetery
Briceville
Oak Ridge Historic District (Additional Documentation)
Oak Ridge
Jones, J. B., House
Oak Ridge
Daugherty Furniture Building
Clinton
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Frequently asked about Anderson

When does Anderson first appear in the US census?
Anderson, Tennessee first appears in the federal census in 1810, with a recorded population of 3,959.
What is the population of Anderson?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Anderson had a recorded population of 77,123.
Were any battles fought in Anderson?
1 documented military engagement took place in Anderson, including Engagement at Brownlow's Station.
How many historic places are in Anderson?
20 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Anderson, Tennessee.
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