County profile · Kentucky
Anderson County, KY market data
How Anderson County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 25,225
- +5.5% since 2020
- Households
- 9,653
- Median household income
- $74,488
- +34.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $225,100
- Jobs located here
- 4,941
- Highest market score
- 87
- Insurance agencies, #107 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
Anderson County has an estimated 25,225 people and 9,653 households. Population estimates put the population change in Anderson County from 2020 to 2025 at +5.5%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Anderson County is $74,488, 8% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 34.6%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Anderson County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 152, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (67).
Of the business types scored in Anderson County, insurance agencies (87); grocery and convenience stores (83); and clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (81) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #107 of 2,272 scored counties.
Anderson County is part of the Frankfort area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (52% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Anderson County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Anderson County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 87 | #107 of 2,272 | 11 | 11.4 | $2.6M | 208 | 6 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 83 | #134 of 2,402 | 14 | 14.5 | $4.1M | 121 | 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 81 | #113 of 2,210 | 6 | 6.2 | $2.9M | 329 | 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 79 | #167 of 2,087 | 5 | 5.2 | $3.5M | 274 | 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 77 | #92 of 1,707 | 5 | 5.2 | $5.4M | 113 | 5 |
| Home repair trades | 76 | #92 of 2,057 | 10 | 10.4 | $2.7M | 111 | 9 |
| Pet businesses | 76 | #149 of 2,200 | 10 | 10.4 | $833K | 95 | 3 |
| Convenience stores | 75 | #301 of 2,261 | 7 | 7.3 | $8.2M | 104 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 74 | #276 of 2,405 | 37 | 38.3 | $950K | 143 | 13 |
| Real estate | 70 | #216 of 2,229 | 18 | 18.6 | Index only | 182 | 6 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 70 | #268 of 1,886 | 6 | 6.2 | $1.7M | 176 | 5 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 70 | #303 of 2,063 | 7 | 7.3 | $5M | 136 | 4 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 70 | #408 of 2,405 | 74 | 76.7 | $475K | 128 | 35 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 69 | #320 of 2,385 | 26 | 26.9 | $323K | 152 | 5 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 65 | #367 of 2,176 | 15 | 15.5 | Index only | 174 | 6 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 65 | #547 of 2,222 | 10 | 10.4 | $3.5M | 115 | 18 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 65 | #553 of 2,394 | 44 | 45.6 | $237K | 155 | 12 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 62 | #486 of 1,889 | 8 | 8.3 | $4.4M | 106 | 4 |
| Hair salons | 62 | #594 of 2,339 | 17 | 17.6 | $494K | 115 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 61 | #618 of 2,090 | 7 | 7.3 | $5M | 99 | 18 |
| Auto repair shops | 60 | #743 of 2,378 | 23 | 23.8 | $446K | 100 | 10 |
| Auto repair and car care | 60 | #755 of 2,401 | 38 | 39.4 | $270K | 100 | 14 |
| Gas stations | 57 | #889 of 2,358 | 24 | 24.9 | $1.4M | 59 | 11 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 52 | #793 of 1,656 | 8 | 8.3 | $1.3M | 73 | 7 |
| Child care and preschools | 49 | #855 of 1,611 | 5 | 5.2 | $766K | 76 | 6 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 35 | #1,659 of 2,088 | 14 | 14.5 | $451K | 68 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 31 | #1,485 of 1,792 | 10 | 10.4 | $631K | 49 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.1 | $2.6M | 102 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.1 | $2.6M | 109 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.1 | $321K | 47 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.1 | $14.4M | 154 | 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.1 | $3.4M | 205 | 4 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.1 | $1.6M | 78 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.1 | $2.1M | 82 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.1 | $2.1M | 240 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.1 | $4.6M | 157 | 4 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.1 | $2.8M | 168 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.1 | $3.5M | 144 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.1 | $9M | 106 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.1 | $4.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.1 | $5.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.1 | $13.4M | Too few | 4 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.1 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.1 | $5.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.1 | $4.2M | Too few | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $17.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $10.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $13.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $8.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Anderson County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $10.3M | $1,062 | 111 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $33.5M | $3,472 | 134 |
| Food away from home | $35.2M | $3,642 | 89 |
| Groceries | $57.4M | $5,948 | 94 |
| Personal care products and services | $8.4M | $870 | 87 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.8M | $397 | 68 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $6.3M | $654 | 67 |
| Medical and dental services | $10.4M | $1,078 | 84 |
| Pets | $8.3M | $863 | 95 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $17.4M | $1,802 | 88 |
| Vehicle insurance | $28.8M | $2,981 | 152 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $26.9M | $2,785 | 92 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $13.8M | $1,427 | 101 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $142.1M | $14,722 | 88 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Anderson County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 25,225+5.5% since 2020
- Households
- 9,653
- Median age
- 41.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 78%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 202 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 120
- Median household income
- $74,488+34.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $91,135
- Median home value
- $225,100
- Jobs located here
- 4,941
- Daytime population
- 18,721Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Anderson County, KY growing?
Population estimates put Anderson County at 25,225 people in 2025, up 5.5% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 9,653 households. Median household income rose 34.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Anderson County, KY spend?
Households in Anderson County spend about $142.1M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $57.4M on groceries and $35.2M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Anderson County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 152, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (67).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Anderson County, KY?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Anderson County are for insurance agencies (87); grocery and convenience stores (83); and clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (81). Anderson County ranks #107 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does Anderson County, KY compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Anderson County is $74,488 a year, 8% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 5.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $225,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Anderson County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (52% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 27 of the 56 business types have a score in Anderson County, each ranked against other counties.
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