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Anderson

Texas · 193 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 $42,708. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 64 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $71,700. Households here earn about 33% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
193
−25%since 2000
from 257 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
377 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 502 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
−14%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1562533504465432000201020202024Anderson
2024202
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,708
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,409 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,317
+52%since 2000
from $14,718 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$831
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $650 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
29.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+30%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.6%(117)
Black26.9%(52)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.8%(13)
Diversity Score73.1%(141)
Diversity Score
73
+9%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
−41%since 2000
from 26.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+25.7 ptssince 2011
from 39.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.1%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
43.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anderson, Texas?

Anderson, Texas has about 193 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Anderson, Texas?

The typical household in Anderson, Texas earns about $42,708 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 $71,700, and the typical rent is about $831 a month.

How educated are people in Anderson, Texas?

About 23.1% 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 16.6% of people in Anderson, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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