Anderson is a city located in Shasta County California. Anderson has a 2024 population of 11,170. Anderson is currently declining at a rate of -0.36% annually and its population has decreased by -1.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,330 in 2020.
The average household income in Anderson is $66,942 with a poverty rate of 20.39%. The median age in Anderson is 37.1 years: 36.5 years for males, and 37.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Anderson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,742 | 77.49% |
| Other race | 975 | 8.64% |
| Two or more races | 919 | 8.15% |
| Asian | 323 | 2.86% |
| Native American | 319 | 2.83% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,825 | 2.32 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Non Family | 2,269 | 1.25 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
| Married | 1,755 | 3.43 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
| Female | 575 | 2.96 | 53.9 | 46.1 |
| Male | 226 | 2.88 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
57.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 569 | 7.29% |
| Associates Degree | 685 | 8.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 931 | 11.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 247 | 3.16% |
| High School Graduate | 2,688 | 34.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 334 | 4.28% |
| Some College | 2,352 | 30.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,063 | 5,540 | 953 |
| Hispanic | 931 | 690 | 130 |
| Other Race | 612 | 457 | 117 |
| 2+ Races | 553 | 461 | 11 |
| Asian | 280 | 231 | 20 |
| Native American | 183 | 163 | 37 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.37%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 20.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,636 | $59,706 | $57,143 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,718 | $0 | $69,718 |
| High School Graduate | $36,930 | $51,317 | $26,742 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,973 | $52,618 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,894 | $50,625 | $34,898 |
| Some College | $45,315 | $46,105 | $39,432 |
$45,894
Average Earnings
$50,625
Average Male
$34,898
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.61% of Anderson residents speak only English, while 8.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,543 | 1,542 | 18.05% |
| Hispanic | 1,643 | 419 | 25.5% |
| Other | 975 | 402 | 41.23% |
| Asian | 323 | 251 | 77.71% |
| Multiple | 919 | 71 | 7.73% |
| Native | 310 | 19 | 6.13% |
20.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.67%
Male Poverty Rate
24.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Anderson is Asian, with 77.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Anderson is Native, with 6.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.57% |
| High School | 27.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.84% |
| Some College | 12.36% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 34.13% |
| Female Unemployed | 28.04% |
| Female Employed | 12.81% |
| Male Employed | 2.58% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,416 | $83,935 |
| Households | $50,306 | $66,942 |
| Married Families | $87,798 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,938 | $44,693 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.5%
Male Marriage Rate
39.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
705
Number of Veterans
640
Male Veterans
65
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 276 |
| Vietnam | 183 |
| First Gulf War | 127 |
| Korea | 56 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 172 |
| 75+ | 169 |
| 35 to 54 | 139 |
| 55 to 64 | 119 |
| 65 to 74 | 106 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 601 | 9.01% |
| Hispanic | 85 | 7.3% |
| Other Race | 58 | 8.26% |
| Asian | 28 | 10% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 1.64% |
| Native American | 7 | 3.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57%
Labor Force Participation
53.3%
Employment Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.82%
Born in Anderson
94.83%
Native Born
5.17%
Foreign Born
1.93%
Non Citizen
3.24%
Naturalized
94.83% of Anderson residents were born in the United States, with 71.82% having been born in California. 1.93% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,970 | -40 | -0.36% |
| 2028 | 11,010 | -40 | -0.36% |
| 2027 | 11,050 | -40 | -0.36% |
| 2026 | 11,090 | -40 | -0.36% |
| 2025 | 11,130 | -40 | -0.36% |
| 2024 | 11,170 | -40 | -0.36% |
| 2023 | 11,210 | -62 | -0.55% |
| 2022 | 11,272 | -90 | -0.79% |
| 2021 | 11,362 | 32 | 0.28% |
| 2020 | 11,330 | 748 | 7.07% |
| 2019 | 10,582 | 143 | 1.37% |
| 2018 | 10,439 | 30 | 0.29% |
| 2017 | 10,409 | 60 | 0.58% |
| 2016 | 10,349 | 8 | 0.08% |
| 2015 | 10,341 | -25 | -0.24% |
| 2014 | 10,366 | 55 | 0.53% |
| 2013 | 10,311 | 71 | 0.69% |
| 2012 | 10,240 | 129 | 1.28% |
| 2011 | 10,111 | 133 | 1.33% |
| 2010 | 9,978 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,022 | 723 | 8.71% |
| 1990 | 8,299 | 918 | 12.44% |
| 1980 | 7,381 | 1,889 | 34.4% |
| 1970 | 5,492 | 1,000 | 22.26% |
| 1960 | 4,492 | 2,991 | 199.27% |
| 1950 | 1,501 | 993 | 195.47% |
| 1890 | 508 | -10,462 | -95.37% |