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Anniston

Missouri · 179 residents (2025 est.) · 0.391 sq mi
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Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 44 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
88% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
241
−15%since 2000
from 285 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
616 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 729 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.5
+39%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:179 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1251862473083691990201020202024Anniston
2024241
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$18,773
+95%since 2000
from $9,626 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
+36%since 2010
from 0.345 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$670
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
12.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.2%
+28.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.7%
+32.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(277)
Black2.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(19)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(234)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.1%(17)
Diversity Score
7
+3%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.1%
+37.7 ptssince 2000
from 54.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+3%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−16.4 ptssince 2011
from 16.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.4%
−19.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.9%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.9%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
63.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
42.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2012
from 34.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.8%
+16.3 ptssince 2017
from 60.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anniston, Missouri?

Anniston, Missouri has about 241 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Anniston, Missouri expensive?

In Anniston, Missouri, the typical rent is about $670 a month.

How educated are people in Anniston, Missouri?

About 2.4% of adults age 25 and over in Anniston, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Anniston, Missouri?

About 17.0% of people in Anniston, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Anniston, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Anniston, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 40 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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