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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Anderson County

Kansas · 8,110 residents · 579.641 sq mi
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Anderson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,244. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $61,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,110
+4%since 1990
from 7,803 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
14 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 13 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.6
+4%since 1990
from 38.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Anderson County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,244
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,956 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,458
+62%since 1990
from $10,190 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.8%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,300
+69%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$365
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $256 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
80.0%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 77.9% in 1990
20.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+47%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(7,642)
Black0.3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(67)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score7.1%(553)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(7,857)
Black0.3%(25)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(88)
Asian0.2%(18)
Diversity Score4%(328)
Diversity Score
4
−43%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.9%
+11.7 ptssince 1990
from 70.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
−34%since 1990
from 30.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Anderson County to nearby counties

ANDERSON COUNTY VS
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Income$60,689+83%
Home value$107,600+76%
Population12,302+53%
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ANDERSON COUNTY VS
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Income$77,207+132%
Home value$198,700+224%
Population26,299+228%
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ANDERSON COUNTY VS
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Income$70,346+112%
Home value$157,400+157%
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ANDERSON COUNTY VS
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Income$59,069+78%
Home value$173,600+183%
Population9,950+24%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anderson County, Kansas?

Anderson County, Kansas has about 8,110 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Anderson County, Kansas?

The typical household in Anderson County, Kansas earns about $33,244 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Anderson County, Kansas expensive?

In Anderson County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $61,300, and the typical rent is about $365 a month.

How educated are people in Anderson County, Kansas?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Anderson County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Anderson County, Kansas?

About 12.8% of people in Anderson County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Anderson County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Anderson County, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 307 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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2 census tracts
Census Tract 9536Census Tract 9537
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 66032ZIP 66039ZIP 66015ZIP 66033ZIP 66093ZIP 66091
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