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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Anderson

California · 9,022 residents · 7.031 sq mi
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Anderson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,558. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $85,900. The poverty rate of 28.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,022
+9%since 1990
from 8,299 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,283 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 1,180 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.2
+2%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K9K10K11K12K1990201020202024Anderson
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,558
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,045 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,744
+31%since 1990
from $8,964 in 1990
US average: $21,522
28.3%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 18.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$85,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$478
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $411 in 1990
US average: $602
53.4%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 52.6% in 1990
46.6% rent
3.5
+7%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(7,866)
Black0.7%(55)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(396)
Asian0.8%(66)
Diversity Score22.3%(1,848)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(7,526)
Black0.6%(50)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(659)
Asian1.7%(155)
Diversity Score23.6%(2,129)
24
+6%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.0%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.0%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 70.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.7%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.2 min
−34%since 1990
from 18.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anderson, California?

Anderson, California has about 9,022 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Anderson, California?

The typical household in Anderson, California earns about $24,558 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 $85,900, and the typical rent is about $478 a month.

How educated are people in Anderson, California?

About 7.0% 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 28.3% 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 723 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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