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Anderson

Alabama · 282 residents · 1.292 sq mi
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Anderson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,750. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 72 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $107,300. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
282
−20%since 2000
from 354 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
218 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 274 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.0
+19%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2192713233754271990201020202024Anderson
2024410
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,750
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,141
+16%since 2000
from $16,477 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food8%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services6.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Information1.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,300
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$325
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.0%
−39.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
29.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+7%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(274)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(2)
Diversity Score3.9%(11)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
−6%since 2000
from 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.2%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
16.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anderson, Alabama?

Anderson, Alabama has about 282 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Anderson, Alabama?

The typical household in Anderson, Alabama earns about $42,750 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 $107,300, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Anderson, Alabama?

About 22.5% 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 6.5% of people in Anderson, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Anderson, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Anderson, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 35 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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