Anderson County, Tennessee

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Anderson County
U.S. county
Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
Tennessee's location within the U.S.
Coordinates:
Country	United States
State	Tennessee
Founded	November 6, 1801
Named for	Joseph Anderson
Seat	Clinton
Largest city	Oak Ridge
Area
• Total	345 sq mi (890 km2)
• Land	337 sq mi (870 km2)
• Water	8.0 sq mi (21 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	76,978
• Density	228/sq mi (88/km2)
Website	[[1] www.andersontn.org/%20www.andersontn.org]]

Anderson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 76,978. Its county seat is Clinton. Anderson County is included in the Knoxville Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Anderson County was formed on November 6, 1801, from parts of Knox and Grainger counties. It was named in honor of Joseph Anderson, a prominent U.S. senator and judge from Tennessee.

During the American Civil War, the county was divided, with residents supporting both the Union and the Confederacy. The Clinch River runs through the county, providing a strategic location for both sides.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 345 square miles (890 km²), of which 337 square miles (870 km²) is land and 8.0 square miles (21 km²) (2.3%) is water. The county is part of the Appalachian Mountains and features a mix of mountainous terrain and river valleys.

Adjacent counties

• Campbell County (north)
• Union County (northeast)
• Knox County (southeast)
• Roane County (southwest)
• Morgan County (west)
• Scott County (northwest)

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 76,978 people, 31,848 households, and 21,345 families residing in the county. The population density was 228 people per square mile (88/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with smaller percentages of African American, Native American, Asian, and other races.

Economy

The economy of Anderson County is diverse, with significant contributions from manufacturing, healthcare, and retail sectors. The presence of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge has a substantial impact on the local economy, providing numerous jobs and fostering technological advancements.

Education

Anderson County is served by several public school districts, including the Anderson County Schools and the Oak Ridge Schools. Higher education institutions in the area include Roane State Community College and nearby University of Tennessee in Knoxville.

Communities

Cities

• Clinton
• Norris
• Oak Ridge (partly in Roane County)

Towns

• Oliver Springs (partly in Roane County and Morgan County)

Unincorporated communities

• Andersonville
• Briceville
• Claxton
• Dutch Valley
• Fairview
• Heiskell
• Marlow

Notable People

• Joseph Anderson, namesake of the county, U.S. senator, and judge.
• John Hendrix, known as the "Prophet of Oak Ridge."

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Anderson County, Tennessee
• List of counties in Tennessee

External links

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