Anderson, Alabama

For the community in Etowah County, see Anderson, Etowah County, Alabama.

Anderson, Alabama
Town
Location in Lauderdale County and the state of Alabama Location in Lauderdale County and the state of Alabama
Coordinates:
Country	United States
State	Alabama
County	Lauderdale
Settled	1825 (Andersons Creek)
Renamed	1860 (Anderson)
Incorporated	1973
Area
• Total	1.3 sq mi (3.3 km2)
• Land	1.3 sq mi (3.3 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation	663 ft (202 m)
Population (2010)
• Total	282
• Density	216.9/sq mi (83.8/km2)
Time zone	Central (CST) (UTC-6)
• Summer (DST)	CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code	35610
Area code(s)	256
FIPS code	01-01756
GNIS feature ID	0154965

Anderson is a town in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Florence - Muscle Shoals Metropolitan Statistical Area known as "The Shoals". As of the 2000 census, the population of the town is 354. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the town had a population of 282.

History

The town is situated along Anderson Creek, which empties into the Elk River near the Lauderdale-Limestone county border. Both the town and creek were named for Samuel Anderson, who built a gristmill along the creek in the early 19th century. The town was first settled around 1825 and was named Andersons Creek for the afore mentioned creek. The name was shortened to Anderson, and a post office was established in 1860. Anderson incorporated as a town in 1973.

Geography

Anderson is located at (34.920029, -87.270358).

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km²), all land.

Anderson is situated near Anderson Creek, which is loosely paralleled by Alabama State Route 207.

Education

Anderson was formerly home to Anderson Junior High School in the Lauderdale County School System. The school is no longer in operation.

Culture & Events

Parks

Anderson has a two-acre park with a walking trail, pavilion, and play ground. It is located just north of the town.

Golf

Anderson hosts Anderson Creek Golf Club, an 18-hole course designed by James Bullard and Bob Ingrum and built in 1992.

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1980	405		—
1990	339		−16.3%
2000	354		4.4%
2010	282		−20.3%
Est. 2014	279		−1.1%
U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate

2000 Census data

As of the census of 2000, there were 354 people, 148 households, and 107 families residing in the town. The population density was 274.1 people per square mile (106.0/km²). There were 174 housing units at an average density of 134.7 per square mile (52.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 99.15% White, 0.28% Native American, and 0.56% from two or more races.

There were 148 households out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.5% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the town the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $26,750, and the median income for a family was $30,962. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $28,333 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,477. About 13.3% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.9% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

• Hugh P. Harris, a United States Army four-star general who served as Commanding General, United States Army Forces Command from 1964 to 1965.