Anderson, Alabama
Town · Population 257 · #387 in Alabama
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About Anderson
Set in the northwestern part of Alabama, Anderson is a tiny community with an estimated population of 257.
Anderson holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.29 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 199 residents per square mile.
📰 Anderson News Today
- Alabama native Tim Anderson announces his retirement after 10 years in the majors cbs42.com · Aug 10
- Family of Alabama pastor killed on her way to church still seeks justice 3 years later AL.com · Aug 1
- Xavious Anderson Jr. ESPN · Aug 9
- Men's Basketball Signs Anderson Diaz to its 2026-27 Roster Alabama Athletics · Jul 14
- Alabama Basketball Newcomer Breakdown: Anderson Diaz on3.com · Jul 31
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Anderson Unique
- One of 10 places in the US named Anderson — but the Alabama one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northwestern Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeTown
Population (2024)257
Rank in state#387 of 463
Land area1.29 sq mi
Density199/sq mi
Coordinates34.9157, -87.2743