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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Anson

Texas · 2,556 residents · 2.76 sq mi
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Anson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,954. Population has declined 3% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $28,600. Households here earn about 40% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,556
−3%since 1990
from 2,644 in 1990
1990 – 2025
926 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 958 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.0
+1%since 1990
from 36.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Anson
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,954
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,141 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,798
+20%since 1990
from $9,838 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.8%
−8.0 ptssince 1990
from 27.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$28,600
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$322
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $250 in 1990
US average: $602
72.6%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 74.1% in 1990
27.4% rent
1.2
−25%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(1,912)
Black1.7%(46)
Hispanic / Latino30.4%(803)
Asian1%(27)
Diversity Score75.2%(1,987)
2000
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(1,622)
Black2.6%(66)
Hispanic / Latino32.6%(834)
Asian0.6%(15)
Diversity Score60.3%(1,541)
60
−20%since 1990
from 75 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.0%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 49.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
+17%since 1990
from 14.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Anson, Texas?

Anson, Texas has about 2,556 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Anson, Texas?

The typical household in Anson, Texas earns about $23,954 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Anson, Texas expensive?

In Anson, Texas, the median home is worth about $28,600, and the typical rent is about $322 a month.

How educated are people in Anson, Texas?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Anson, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Anson, Texas?

About 19.8% of people in Anson, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Anson, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Anson, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 88 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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