Anderson County, Kentucky

Anderson County, Kentucky

Anderson County courthouse in Lawrenceburg
Map of Kentucky highlighting Anderson County
Location in the U.S. state of Kentucky
Map of the United States highlighting Kentucky
Kentucky's location in the U.S.
Founded 1827
Named for Richard Clough Anderson, Jr.
Seat Lawrenceburg
Largest city Lawrenceburg
Area
 • Total 204 sq mi (528 km2)
 • Land 202 sq mi (523 km2)
 • Water 2.4 sq mi (6 km2), 1.2%
Population
 • (2010) 21,421
 • Density 106/sq mi (41/km²)
Congressional district 6th
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website andersoncounty.ky.gov

Anderson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,421.[1] Its county seat is Lawrenceburg.[2] The county was formed in 1827 and named for Richard Clough Anderson, Jr., a Kentucky legislator, U.S. Congressman and minister to Colombia.[3]

Anderson County is part of the Frankfort, KY Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Lexington-Fayette-Richmond-Frankfort, KY Combined Statistical Area.

History

Anderson County was established in 1827 from land given by Franklin, Mercer, and Washington counties.[4]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 204 square miles (530 km2), of which 202 square miles (520 km2) is land and 2.4 square miles (6.2 km2) (1.2%) is water.[5] The county is in the heart of the Kentucky Bluegrass region along the Kentucky River.[6]

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
18304,520—
18405,45220.6%
18506,26014.8%
18607,40418.3%
18705,449−26.4%
18809,36171.8%
189010,61013.3%
190010,051−5.3%
191010,1460.9%
19209,982−1.6%
19308,494−14.9%
19408,9365.2%
19508,9840.5%
19608,618−4.1%
19709,3588.6%
198012,56734.3%
199014,57115.9%
200019,11131.2%
201021,42112.1%
Est. 201521,979[7]2.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10]
1990-2000[11] 2010-2013[1]

At the 2000 census,[12] there were 19,111 people, 7,320 households and 5,526 families residing in the county. The population density was 94 per square mile (36/km²). There were 7,752 housing units at an average density of 38 per square mile (15/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.53% White, 2.35% Black or African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. 0.80% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 7,320 households of which 37.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.80% were married couples living together, 9.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.50% were non-families. 20.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.99.

Age distribution was 26.60% under the age of 18, 7.40% from 18 to 24, 32.40% from 25 to 44, 22.70% from 45 to 64, and 10.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 95.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.00 males.

The median household income was $45,433, and the median family income was $50,837. Males had a median income of $33,125 versus $25,053 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,621. About 4.80% of families and 7.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.70% of those under age 18 and 13.10% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

Voter Registration

Anderson County Voter Registration & Party Enrollment as of November 17, 2015[13]
Political Party Total Voters Percentage
Democratic 10,069 58.12%
Republican 6,089 35.15%
Others 801 4.62%
Independent 330 1.91%
Libertarian 27 0.16%
Green 5 0.03%
Total 17,324 100%

Statewide Elections

Previous Presidential Elections Results
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2012 66.10% 6,822 32.12% 3,315 1.78% 183
2008 65.25% 6,885 32.81% 3,462 1.94% 205
2004 66.34% 6,363 32.75% 3,141 0.91% 87
2000 61.62% 4,909 36.43% 2,902 1.96% 156
1996 44.67% 2,972 43.56% 2,898 11.77% 783
1992 42.20% 2,731 38.49% 2,491 19.31% 1,250
Previous Gubernatorial Elections Results
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2015 55.34% 3,724 39.16% 2,635 5.50% 370
2011 25.99% 1,577 50.23% 3,048 23.78% 1,443
2007 39.46% 2,844 60.54% 4,363 0.00% 0
2003 58.80% 4,052 41.20% 2,839 0.00% 0
1999 14.99% 496 59.28% 1,961 25.73% 851
1995 51.38% 2,783 47.83% 2,591 0.79% 43

Communities

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 5, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. ↑ The Register of the Kentucky State Historical Society, Volume 1. Kentucky State Historical Society. 1903. p. 34.
  4. ↑ Hogan, Roseann Reinemuth (1992). Kentucky Ancestry: A Guide to Genealogical and Historical Research. Ancestry Publishing. p. 187. Retrieved 26 July 2013.
  5. ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 11, 2014.
  6. ↑ Welcome to Anderson County Kentucky!, Anderson County Local Government Website
  7. ↑ "County Totals Dataset: Population, Population Change and Estimated Components of Population Change: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  8. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved August 11, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved August 11, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 11, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 11, 2014.
  12. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  13. ↑ https://vr.sos.ky.gov/stats/voterstatscounty.pdf

Coordinates: 38°00′N 84°59′W / 38.00°N 84.99°W / 38.00; -84.99

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