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Anderson

Texas · 222 residents · 0.512 sq mi
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Anderson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,375. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $81,300. Households here earn about 33% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
222
−14%since 2000
from 257 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
434 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 502 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
−3%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1562533504465432000201020202024Anderson
2024202
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,375
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,409 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,151
+10%since 2000
from $14,718 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,300
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
28.3%
−51.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
26.1% rent
Vacancy rate
27.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+89%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic60.8%(135)
Black34.2%(76)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(3)
Diversity Score63.5%(141)
Diversity Score
63
−5%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
59.1%
−22.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
−8%since 2000
from 26.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
27.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
20.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.3%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
36.1%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.6%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anderson, Texas?

Anderson, Texas has about 222 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Anderson, Texas?

The typical household in Anderson, Texas earns about $33,375 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 $81,300.

How educated are people in Anderson, Texas?

About 11.6% 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 13.9% of people in Anderson, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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