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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Anderson

Missouri · 1,432 residents · 2.273 sq mi
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Anderson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,737. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 424 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $32,800. With a median age of 39.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 44% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,432
−23%vs 2000
vs 1,856 in 2000
1990 – 2025
630 / sq mi
−23%vs 2000
vs 817 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.9
+14%vs 2000
vs 35.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Anderson
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,737
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,966 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,552
−34%vs 2000
vs $12,967 in 2000
US average: $14,340
24.0%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$32,800
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $54,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$227
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $322 in 2000
US average: $450
65.6%
+5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.1% in 2000
34.4% rent
2.2
−2%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(1,671)
Black0.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(64)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.5%(194)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,400)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(32)
Diversity Score5.6%(81)
6
−46%vs 2000
vs 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.7%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
57.0%
−13.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.9%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.7 min
+35%vs 2000
vs 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Anderson, Missouri?

Anderson, Missouri has about 1,432 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Anderson, Missouri?

The typical household in Anderson, Missouri earns about $14,737 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Anderson, Missouri expensive?

In Anderson, Missouri, the median home is worth about $32,800, and the typical rent is about $227 a month.

How educated are people in Anderson, Missouri?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Anderson, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Anderson, Missouri?

About 24.0% of people in Anderson, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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

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