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Anderson, AL
Town in Lauderdale County, Alabama.
Population
410
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
317
ZIP codes
0
Anderson and its ZIP codes
Anderson at a glance
- Anderson is about 3.2 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
Local data for Anderson, AL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lauderdale County. PPP loans are for Anderson.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,444
30,996 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,560
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$664M
FY 2026, $7,097 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Anderson, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
2,076
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
128
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
58.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Anderson, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Anderson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RogersvilleTown | 5.4 mi | 3 |
| LexingtonTown | 6.9 mi | 3.2 |
| LesterTown | 9.2 mi | 1.9 |
| Minor Hill, TNCity | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| KillenTown | 14 mi | 2 |
| Loretto, TNCity | 15 mi | 3.8 |
| North CourtlandTown | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| St. Joseph, TNCity | 16 mi | 3.8 |
| CourtlandTown | 16 mi | 3 |
| ElkmontTown | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| Prospect, TNCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| Town CreekTown | 18 mi | 2.7 |
| Leoma, TNCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| HillsboroTown | 19 mi | 1.9 |
| St. FlorianTown | 19 mi | 4.5 |
| Iron City, TNCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Anderson, AL in?
- Anderson is in Lauderdale County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Anderson, AL?
- About 410 people live in Anderson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Anderson?
- Nearby places include Rogersville (5.4 mi), Lexington (6.9 mi), Lester (9.2 mi), Minor Hill, TN (12 mi), Killen (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023