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Anderson, TX
City in Grimes County, Texas.
Population
202
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
395
ZIP codes
0
Anderson and its ZIP codes
Anderson at a glance
- Anderson is about 3.4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
Local data for Anderson, TX
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grimes County. PPP loans are for Anderson.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,340
8,470 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,217
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$205M
FY 2026, $6,994 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Anderson, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
202
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
197
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 38°F
44.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Anderson, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Anderson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NavasotaCity | 8.5 mi | 8.3 |
| RichardsCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.8 |
| ShiroCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| PinebrookCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| PlantersvilleCity | 14 mi | 2 |
| Todd MissionCity | 18 mi | 2 |
| MontgomeryCity | 19 mi | 5.8 |
| College StationCity | 20 mi | 51.2 |
| BediasCity | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| IolaCity | 20 mi | 1 |
| ClayCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 4.4 |
| MagnoliaCity | 24 mi | 4.8 |
| BryanCity | 24 mi | 55.3 |
| HempsteadCity | 27 mi | 6.6 |
| KurtenTown | 27 mi | 4.6 |
| PinehurstCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 7.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Anderson, TX in?
- Anderson is in Grimes County, Texas.
- What is the population of Anderson, TX?
- About 202 people live in Anderson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Anderson?
- Nearby places include Navasota (8.5 mi), Richards (9.5 mi), Shiro (11 mi), Pinebrook (13 mi), Plantersville (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023