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 $62,289 with a poverty rate of 19.14%. The median age in Anderson is 36.6 years: 36.7 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Anderson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,175 | 81.43% |
| Two or more races | 730 | 6.48% |
| Other race | 687 | 6.1% |
| Asian | 342 | 3.04% |
| Native American | 316 | 2.8% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,831 | 2.32 | 51.2 | 48.8 |
| Non Family | 2,209 | 1.22 | 44.5 | 55.5 |
| Married | 1,750 | 3.38 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Female | 628 | 2.79 | 41.6 | 58.4 |
| Male | 244 | 3.61 | 56.1 | 43.9 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
51.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 785 | 10.21% |
| Associates Degree | 677 | 8.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 798 | 10.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 182 | 2.37% |
| High School Graduate | 2,425 | 31.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 303 | 3.94% |
| Some College | 2,517 | 32.74% |
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 | 6,136 | 5,442 | 813 |
| Hispanic | 802 | 575 | 119 |
| Other Race | 448 | 303 | 92 |
| 2+ Races | 395 | 325 | 2 |
| Asian | 306 | 247 | 6 |
| Native American | 184 | 143 | 32 |
| Black | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 20.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,917 | $73,816 | $58,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,417 | $0 | $81,333 |
| High School Graduate | $40,719 | $60,313 | $21,711 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,464 | $50,227 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,005 | $48,923 | $29,643 |
| Some College | $37,321 | $45,455 | $33,603 |
$43,005
Average Earnings
$48,923
Average Male
$29,643
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.78% of Anderson residents speak only English, while 7.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,612 | 1,514 | 17.58% |
| Asian | 342 | 298 | 87.13% |
| Hispanic | 1,413 | 221 | 15.64% |
| Other | 687 | 213 | 31% |
| Multiple | 730 | 64 | 8.77% |
| Native | 310 | 12 | 3.87% |
| Black | 17 | 3 | 17.65% |
19.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.07%
Male Poverty Rate
22.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Anderson is Asian, with 87.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Anderson is Native, with 3.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.81% |
| High School | 24.45% |
| Some College | 13.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 28.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 23.3% |
| Female Employed | 12.53% |
| Male Employed | 3.23% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,758 | $77,628 |
| Households | $45,896 | $62,289 |
| Married Families | $76,318 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,548 | $42,111 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.0%
Male Marriage Rate
43.6%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
723
Number of Veterans
682
Male Veterans
41
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 250 |
| Vietnam | 185 |
| First Gulf War | 165 |
| Korea | 73 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 182 |
| 75+ | 174 |
| 18 to 34 | 145 |
| 55 to 64 | 114 |
| 65 to 74 | 108 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 636 | 9.13% |
| Hispanic | 67 | 6.8% |
| Other Race | 42 | 8.25% |
| Asian | 30 | 9.8% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 3.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.6%
Labor Force Participation
53%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
75.23%
Born in Anderson
94.72%
Native Born
5.28%
Foreign Born
1.93%
Non Citizen
3.35%
Naturalized
94.72% of Anderson residents were born in the United States, with 75.23% 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% |