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Anderson

Alabama · 254 residents · 1.292 sq mi
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Anderson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,250. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 100 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $157,500. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
254
−28%since 2000
from 354 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
197 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 274 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.3
+27%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2192713233754271990201020202024Anderson
2024410
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,250
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,177
+89%since 2000
from $16,477 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
+29.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,500
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
27.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(235)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(9)
Asian1.6%(4)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score13.5%(34)
Diversity Score
13
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.6 min
+36%since 2000
from 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 14.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 45.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.2%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
5.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−85.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anderson, Alabama?

Anderson, Alabama has about 254 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Anderson, Alabama?

The typical household in Anderson, Alabama earns about $71,250 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 $157,500, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Anderson, Alabama?

About 23.9% 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 10.3% 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 63 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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