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CITY · 2010 ACS

Anderson

New Jersey · 342 residents · 0.89 sq mi
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Anderson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $83,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $314,300. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
342
+10%vs 2011
vs 312 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
384 / sq mi
+10%vs 2011
vs 351 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.3
−19%vs 2011
vs 52.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
187317447577707201020202024Anderson
2024607
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,833
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $88,646 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,563
−4%vs 2011
vs $31,808 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
55.6%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.194
−9%vs 2011
vs 0.214 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction20%
US avg: 1.4%
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food7.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$314,300
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $358,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
62.5%
−13.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.6% in 2011
18.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.5%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
−7%vs 2011
vs 4.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(251)
Black8.3%(26)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.1%(19)
Diversity Score42.4%(132)
2010
White, non-Hispanic55.6%(190)
Black24.3%(83)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(40)
Asian2.9%(10)
Other6.7%(23)
Diversity Score77.8%(266)
Diversity Score
78
+83%vs 2011
vs 42 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 4.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+48%vs 2011
vs 17.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.8%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
Female
49.2%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
Foreign born
4.7%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.3%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 15.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anderson, New Jersey?

Anderson, New Jersey has about 342 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Anderson, New Jersey?

The typical household in Anderson, New Jersey earns about $83,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Anderson, New Jersey expensive?

In Anderson, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $314,300.

How educated are people in Anderson, New Jersey?

About 4.9% of adults age 25 and over in Anderson, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Anderson, New Jersey?

About 5.0% of people in Anderson, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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