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Anderson

California · 9,932 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 $34,852. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $194,300. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,932
+10%since 2000
from 9,022 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,413 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,283 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.1
+6%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K11K12K1990201020202024Anderson
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,852
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,558 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,760
+43%since 2000
from $11,744 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,300
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$792
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.6%
−16.8 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
52.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.6
+59%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(7,775)
Black0.6%(64)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(1,070)
Asian2.4%(243)
Other6%(592)
Diversity Score43.4%(4,307)
Diversity Score
43
+84%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+36%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.2%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anderson, California?

Anderson, California has about 9,932 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Anderson, California?

The typical household in Anderson, California earns about $34,852 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 $194,300, and the typical rent is about $792 a month.

How educated are people in Anderson, California?

About 10.1% 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 22.2% 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 1,633 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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