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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
|official_name | | official_name = Anderson, Alabama | ||
|settlement_type | | settlement_type = [[Town]] | ||
|image_skyline | | image_skyline = Anderson-skyline-al1.jpg | ||
|imagesize | | imagesize = 250px | ||
|image_caption | | image_caption = Anderson | ||
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|image_map | | image_map = File:Lauderdale County Alabama Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Anderson Highlighted 0101756.svg | ||
|mapsize | | mapsize = 250px | ||
|map_caption | | map_caption = Location of Anderson in Lauderdale County, Alabama. | ||
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| | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| | | subdivision_name = {{USA}} | ||
| subdivision_type1 = [[U.S. state|State]] | |||
|subdivision_type1 | | subdivision_name1 = {{flag|Alabama}} | ||
|subdivision_type2 | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in Alabama|County]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 = [[Lauderdale County, Alabama|Lauderdale]] | |||
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|subdivision_name2 | | established_title = Settled | ||
| established_date = 1825 (Andersons Creek) | |||
| established_title1 = Renamed | |||
| established_date1 = 1860 (Anderson) | |||
| established_title | | established_title2 = Incorporated | ||
| established_date | | established_date2 = 1973 | ||
| established_title1 | | government_type = Mayor-Council | ||
| established_date1 | | leader_title = Mayor | ||
| established_title2 | | leader_name = | ||
| established_date2 = | <!-- Area --> | ||
| | | unit_pref = Imperial | ||
|area_total_km2 | | area_footnotes = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2020">{{cite web|title=2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2020_Gazetteer/2020_gaz_place_01.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=October 29, 2021}}</ref> | ||
|area_total_sq_mi | | area_total_km2 = 3.35 | ||
|area_land_km2 | | area_total_sq_mi = 1.29 | ||
|area_land_sq_mi | | area_land_km2 = 3.35 | ||
|area_water_km2 | | area_land_sq_mi = 1.29 | ||
|area_water_sq_mi | | area_water_km2 = 0.00 | ||
| area_water_sq_mi = 0.00 | |||
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|population_as_of | | population_as_of = [[2020 United States census|2020]] | ||
| population_total = 254 | |||
|population_total | | population_footnotes = | ||
| | | population_density_km2 = 75.88 | ||
|population_density_km2 | | population_density_sq_mi = 196.59 | ||
|population_density_sq_mi = 196.59 | <!-- General information --> | ||
|timezone | | timezone = [[Central Time Zone (North America)|Central (CST)]] | ||
|utc_offset | | utc_offset = -6 | ||
|coordinates | | timezone_DST = CDT | ||
| | | utc_offset_DST = -5 | ||
| elevation_ft = 666 | |||
|postal_code_type | | elevation_footnotes = <ref name=gnis/> | ||
|postal_code | | coordinates = {{coord|34|54|53|N|87|16|18|W|region:US-AL|display=inline,title}} | ||
|area_code | | coordinates_footnotes = <ref name=gnis/> | ||
|blank_name | <!-- Area/postal codes and others --> | ||
|blank_info | | postal_code_type = [[ZIP code]] | ||
|blank1_name | | postal_code = 35610 | ||
|blank1_info | | area_code = [[Area code 256|256]] | ||
|footnotes | | blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]] | ||
|website | | blank_info = 01-01756 | ||
| blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID | |||
| blank1_info = 2405149<ref name=gnis>{{GNIS|2405149}}</ref> | |||
| footnotes = | |||
| website = | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Anderson''' is a town in [[Lauderdale County, Alabama]], United States. It is part of the [[Florence, Alabama|Florence]] - [[Muscle Shoals, Alabama|Muscle Shoals]] [[Metropolitan Statistical Area]] known as "[[The Shoals]]". As of the | '''Anderson''' is a town in [[Lauderdale County, Alabama]], United States. It is part of the [[Florence, Alabama|Florence]] - [[Muscle Shoals, Alabama|Muscle Shoals]] [[Metropolitan Statistical Area]] known as "[[The Shoals]]". As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], Anderson had a population of 254.<ref name="Census2020PLLede">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=NAME%2CP1_001N&for=place%3A01756&in=state%3A01|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=February 9, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|1.3|sqmi|km2}}, all land. | According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|1.3|sqmi|km2}}, all land. | ||
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==Education== | ==Education== | ||
Anderson was formerly home to Anderson Junior High School in the Lauderdale County School | Anderson was formerly home to Anderson Junior High School in the [[Lauderdale County School District (Alabama)|Lauderdale County School District]]. The School was from Kindergarten to 9th grade. The school closed and the zone was consolidated between [[Lauderdale County High School]] and Lexington School. There is no actual school located in Anderson. | ||
==Culture and events== | ==Culture and events== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
=== Notes === | ===Notes=== | ||
{{Notelist}} | {{Notelist}} | ||
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[[Category:Towns in Lauderdale County, Alabama]] | [[Category:Towns in Lauderdale County, Alabama]] | ||
[[Category:Florence–Muscle Shoals metropolitan area]] | [[Category:Florence–Muscle Shoals metropolitan area]] | ||
[[Category:Populated places established in 1825]] | [[Category:Populated places in the United States established in 1825]] | ||
[[Category:1825 establishments in Alabama]] | [[Category:1825 establishments in Alabama]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:24, 13 June 2026
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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.[2] 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.[3]
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., all land.
Anderson is situated near Anderson Creek, which is loosely paralleled by Alabama State Route 207.
Demographics
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| 1970 | 373 | — | |
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| 1990 | 339 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 354 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 282 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 254 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
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Anderson first appeared on the 1980 U.S. Census as an incorporated town.[5] It also included its unincorporated population from 1970, which was not originally listed on that census.
2000 Census data
As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 354 people, 148 households, and 107 families residing in the town. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 174 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. 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.
Education
Anderson was formerly home to Anderson Junior High School in the Lauderdale County School District. The School was from Kindergarten to 9th grade. The school closed and the zone was consolidated between Lauderdale County High School and Lexington School. There is no actual school located in Anderson.
Culture and events
Parks
Anderson has a two-acre park with a walking trail, pavilion, and playground. It is located just north of the town and has a handicapped accessible area.
Golf
Anderson hosts Anderson Creek Golf Club, an 18-hole course built in 1992.
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.
References
Notes
References
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- ↑ Foscue, Virginia. Place Names in Alabama. University: U of Alabama P, 1989.
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External links
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