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Anderson

California · 11,131 residents (2025 est.) · 7.031 sq mi
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Anderson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,375. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $283,000. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,255
+25%since 2000
from 9,022 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,601 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 1,283 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.9
+18%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:11,131 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K11K12K1990201020202024Anderson
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,375
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,558 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,346
+141%since 2000
from $11,744 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
+21%since 2010
from 0.402 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$283,000
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$962
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
41.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.0
+71%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(7,526)
Black0.6%(50)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(659)
Asian1.7%(155)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.6%(2,129)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(8,392)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(1,325)
Asian2.9%(332)
Other10.7%(1,206)
Diversity Score52.2%(5,878)
Diversity Score
52
+121%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+62%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 15.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.5%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2012
from 19.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.8%
+19.6 ptssince 2017
from 67.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 91.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 5.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anderson, California?

Anderson, California has about 11,255 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Anderson, California?

The typical household in Anderson, California earns about $47,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Anderson, California expensive?

In Anderson, California, the median home is worth about $283,000, and the typical rent is about $962 a month.

How educated are people in Anderson, California?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Anderson, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Anderson, California?

About 21.2% of people in Anderson, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Anderson, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Anderson, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,956 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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