A county record in statewide context
In 2025, Anderson County reported 147 marijuana arrests. The rate was 245.8 per 100,000 residents, 86.9% above the statewide rate of 131.5. Among counties with matching rows, that rate ranked #63.
Reading the short trend
| Year | Total records | Possession | Rate per 100k |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 137 | 137 | 232.0 |
| 2024 | 153 | 150 | 256.8 |
| 2025 | 147 | 145 | 245.8 |
Possession and other offenses
145 of the 147 reported arrests were classified as possession (98.6%). Since 2023, the reported count has moved from 137 to 147, a change of +7.3%.
How many marijuana arrests did Anderson County report in 2025?
The Texas DPS table used by the Ledger contains 147 marijuana-related arrests for Anderson County in 2025. The calculated figure is 245.8 per 100,000 residents.
How should Anderson County's rate be interpreted?
It was 86.9% above the statewide rate of 131.5 per 100,000. The county ranked #63 among 163 counties with at least 10,000 residents.
How many were possession arrests?
145, or 98.6% of the county total, matched the Ledger's possession definition. Another 2 were grouped as other marijuana offenses.
What changed over this three-year series?
The reported count was 7.3% higher in 2025 than in 2023. The files show the change; they cannot establish its cause.