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Anderson

Missouri · 1,856 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 $23,966. Population has grown 30% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $54,700. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,856
+30%since 1990
from 1,432 in 1990
1990 – 2025
817 / sq mi
+30%since 1990
from 630 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.0
−12%since 1990
from 39.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Anderson
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,966
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,737 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,967
+52%since 1990
from $8,552 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.1%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 24.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,700
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$322
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $227 in 1990
US average: $602
60.1%
−5.5 ptssince 1990
from 65.6% in 1990
39.9% rent
2.3
+3%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,400)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.6%(81)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(1,671)
Black0.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(64)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score10.5%(194)
10
+86%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.5%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.2%
+13.2 ptssince 1990
from 57.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.0 min
−26%since 1990
from 21.7 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, Missouri?

Anderson, Missouri has about 1,856 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Anderson, Missouri?

The typical household in Anderson, Missouri earns about $23,966 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 $54,700, and the typical rent is about $322 a month.

How educated are people in Anderson, Missouri?

About 9.5% 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 25.1% of people in Anderson, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Anderson, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Anderson, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 424 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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