Checked
Anson, TX
City in Jones County, Texas.
Population
2,531
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
917
ZIP codes
0
Anson and its ZIP codes
Anson at a glance
- Anson is about 7.9 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $48,104 a year, 39% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $74,800 (74% below Texas) and median rent is $757 a month.
Local data for Anson, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Anson, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,104
Poverty rate
28.1%
Median home value
$74,800
Median rent
$757/mo
Homeownership
82.2%
Bachelor's or higher
15.8%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
21.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (933), Scottish Americans (145), German Americans (141).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jones County. PPP loans are for Anson.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,143
3,269 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,003
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$111M
FY 2026, $5,639 per person
How people get to work
Anson, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.8%
- Carpooled18.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home1.9%
Average one-way commute: 21.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Anson, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
654
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
71
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 29°F
25.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Anson, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.3%
U.S. 11.1% +9.2 pts
Cities near Anson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HawleyCity | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| LuedersCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| HamlinCity | 17 mi | 5.3 |
| McCaulleyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| ImpactTown | 20 mi | 0.1 |
| SylvesterCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.9 |
| MerkelTown | 21 mi | 2.8 |
| TyeCity | 21 mi | 4.8 |
| AbileneCity | 22 mi | 106.7 |
| StamfordCity | 22 mi | 6 |
| TrentTown | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| RobyCity | 28 mi | 0.7 |
| RuleTown | 29 mi | 0.7 |
| HaskellCity | 29 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Anson, TX in?
- Anson is in Jones County, Texas.
- What is the population of Anson, TX?
- About 2,531 people live in Anson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Anson?
- Nearby places include Hawley (12 mi), Lueders (16 mi), Hamlin (17 mi), McCaulley (18 mi), Impact (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023