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Anderson

Alabama · 257 residents (2025 est.) · 1.292 sq mi
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Anderson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,682. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $304,300. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 167%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
410
+16%since 2000
from 354 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
317 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 274 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.0
+24%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:257 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2192713233754271990201020202024Anderson
2024410
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,682
+127%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,527
+158%since 2000
from $16,477 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.6%
+56.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.252
−47%since 2010
from 0.477 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade26.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance20.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services20.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Information3.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$304,300
+167%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$900
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.4%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
9.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.6%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+18%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
77
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(351)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(368)
Black1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(5)
Asian5.1%(21)
Other2.9%(12)
Diversity Score23.8%(98)
Diversity Score
24
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
+24.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+27%since 2000
from 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.2%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−14.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.3%
+22.7 ptssince 2011
from 45.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.4%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.2%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
41.2%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.7%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2012
from 16.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−91.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.8%
+45.8 ptssince 2017
from 52.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anderson, Alabama?

Anderson, Alabama has about 410 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Anderson, Alabama?

The typical household in Anderson, Alabama earns about $110,682 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Anderson, Alabama expensive?

In Anderson, Alabama, the median home is worth about $304,300, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Anderson, Alabama?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in Anderson, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Anderson, Alabama?

About 3.2% of people in Anderson, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Anderson, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Anderson, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 93 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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