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Anderson

Texas · 217 residents (2025 est.) · 0.512 sq mi
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Anderson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,000. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 55 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $216,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 175%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
202
−21%since 2000
from 257 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
395 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 502 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.2
−6%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:217 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
1562533504465432000201020202024Anderson
2024202
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,000
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,409 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,951
+83%since 2000
from $14,718 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.3%
+39.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
−15%since 2010
from 0.447 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,200
+175%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
15.9% rent
Vacancy rate
50.0%
+31.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.3%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+97%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
93
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.7%(138)
Black40.5%(104)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.9%(172)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(132)
Black13.4%(27)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(14)
Diversity Score66.2%(134)
Diversity Score
66
−1%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.8%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
−29%since 2000
from 26.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.3%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
15.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 1.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.1%
+15.3 ptssince 2011
from 39.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.0%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.4%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.1%
−14.6 ptssince 2012
from 18.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.0%
+15.5 ptssince 2017
from 59.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 96.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anderson, Texas?

Anderson, Texas has about 202 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Anderson, Texas?

The typical household in Anderson, Texas earns about $85,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Anderson, Texas expensive?

In Anderson, Texas, the median home is worth about $216,200.

How educated are people in Anderson, Texas?

About 27.5% of adults age 25 and over in Anderson, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Anderson, Texas?

About 4.7% of people in Anderson, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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