Anderson (Lauderdale County, Alabama)

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 2010 U.S. Census, the town had a population of 282, down from 354 in 2000.HistoryThe 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.GeographyAnderson is located at .According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.3sqmi, all land.Anderson is situated near Anderson Creek, which is loosely paralleled by Alabama State Route 207.Demographics2000 Census dataAs 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.