Anderson is a city located in McDonald County Missouri. Anderson has a 2024 population of 2,077. Anderson is currently growing at a rate of 0.63% annually and its population has increased by 2.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,024 in 2020.
The average household income in Anderson is $57,231 with a poverty rate of 26.16%. The median age in Anderson is 33.2 years: 30.1 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Anderson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,808 | 70.6% |
| Two or more races | 339 | 13.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 248 | 9.68% |
| Other race | 96 | 3.75% |
| Asian | 40 | 1.56% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 0.47% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 866 | 2.85 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
| Married | 425 | 3.4 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
| Non Family | 180 | 1.41 | 26.1 | 73.9 |
| Female | 173 | 2.6 | 35.3 | 64.7 |
| Male | 88 | 3.61 | 40.9 | 59.1 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
46.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 193 | 11.61% |
| Associates Degree | 138 | 8.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 120 | 7.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 70 | 4.21% |
| High School Graduate | 692 | 41.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 145 | 8.72% |
| Some College | 304 | 18.29% |
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 | 1,083 | 945 | 160 |
| 2+ Races | 213 | 182 | 24 |
| Hispanic | 204 | 111 | 3 |
| Islander | 175 | 82 | 0 |
| Other Race | 91 | 15 | 3 |
| Asian | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 3 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 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 native american people with a rate of 25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,518 | $80,455 | $40,568 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,214 | $0 | $52,857 |
| High School Graduate | $27,964 | $35,769 | $21,645 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,563 | $46,406 | $25,132 |
| Overall | $30,691 | $44,338 | $25,972 |
| Some College | $29,167 | $41,304 | $26,774 |
$30,691
Average Earnings
$44,338
Average Male
$25,972
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.77% of Anderson residents speak only English, while 15.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,625 | 540 | 33.23% |
| Hispanic | 351 | 52 | 14.81% |
| Multiple | 307 | 50 | 16.29% |
26.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.56%
Male Poverty Rate
25.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Anderson is White, with 33.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Anderson is Hispanic, with 14.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 23.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.08% |
| High School | 15.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 21.74% |
| Female Employed | 10.34% |
| Male Employed | 4.63% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,457 | $61,077 |
| Households | $47,500 | $57,231 |
| Married Families | $75,202 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,114 | $31,014 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.2%
Male Marriage Rate
50.0%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
131
Number of Veterans
127
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 47 |
| First Gulf War | 29 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 49 |
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 75+ | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 127 | 10.03% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 1.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
29.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.3%
Labor Force Participation
53.4%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
40.8%
Born in Anderson
84.89%
Native Born
15.11%
Foreign Born
11.36%
Non Citizen
3.75%
Naturalized
84.89% of Anderson residents were born in the United States, with 40.8% having been born in Missouri. 11.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,144 | 14 | 0.66% |
| 2028 | 2,130 | 13 | 0.61% |
| 2027 | 2,117 | 13 | 0.62% |
| 2026 | 2,104 | 14 | 0.67% |
| 2025 | 2,090 | 13 | 0.63% |
| 2024 | 2,077 | 13 | 0.63% |
| 2023 | 2,064 | 19 | 0.93% |
| 2022 | 2,045 | 10 | 0.49% |
| 2021 | 2,035 | 11 | 0.54% |
| 2020 | 2,024 | 103 | 5.36% |
| 2019 | 1,921 | -13 | -0.67% |
| 2018 | 1,934 | 22 | 1.15% |
| 2017 | 1,912 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2016 | 1,913 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 1,911 | -13 | -0.68% |
| 2014 | 1,924 | 13 | 0.68% |
| 2013 | 1,911 | -29 | -1.49% |
| 2012 | 1,940 | 3 | 0.15% |
| 2011 | 1,937 | 6 | 0.31% |
| 2010 | 1,931 | 0 | 0% |