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 $63,492 with a poverty rate of 20.16%. The median age in Anderson is 35.7 years: 32.3 years for males, and 44.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Anderson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,565 | 64.8% |
| Two or more races | 397 | 16.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 189 | 7.83% |
| Other race | 188 | 7.78% |
| Asian | 34 | 1.41% |
| Black or African American | 21 | 0.87% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.87% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 839 | 2.77 | 48.7 | 51.3 |
| Married | 425 | 3.29 | 66.8 | 33.2 |
| Non Family | 209 | 1.34 | 25.8 | 74.2 |
| Female | 145 | 2.72 | 26.9 | 73.1 |
| Male | 60 | 4.13 | 53.3 | 46.7 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
48.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 171 | 10.07% |
| Associates Degree | 126 | 7.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 120 | 7.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 76 | 4.48% |
| High School Graduate | 774 | 45.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 124 | 7.3% |
| Some College | 307 | 18.08% |
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 | 1,078 | 963 | 159 |
| Hispanic | 269 | 173 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 239 | 184 | 26 |
| Other Race | 165 | 109 | 9 |
| Islander | 150 | 81 | 0 |
| Asian | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | 2 |
| 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 native american people with a rate of 18.18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,750 | $54,167 | $35,417 |
| Graduate Degree | $44,167 | $0 | $44,063 |
| High School Graduate | $31,964 | $42,560 | $21,894 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,132 | $46,151 | $19,125 |
| Overall | $35,820 | $43,846 | $27,278 |
| Some College | $32,813 | $40,357 | $29,250 |
$35,820
Average Earnings
$43,846
Average Male
$27,278
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.32% of Anderson residents speak only English, while 17.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,467 | 391 | 26.65% |
| Multiple | 373 | 58 | 15.55% |
| Hispanic | 406 | 31 | 7.64% |
| Other | 188 | 16 | 8.51% |
20.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.3%
Male Poverty Rate
21.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Anderson is White, with 26.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Anderson is Hispanic, with 7.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.78% |
| Some College | 17.46% |
| High School | 12.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 23.53% |
| Female Employed | 6.15% |
| Male Employed | 4.02% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,083 | $70,060 |
| Households | $51,875 | $63,492 |
| Married Families | $76,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,208 | $34,464 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.9%
Male Marriage Rate
51.8%
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
133
Number of Veterans
131
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 46 |
| Vietnam | 45 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 49 |
| 75+ | 45 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 124 | 10.42% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 2.26% |
| Other Race | 3 | 1.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.5%
Labor Force Participation
54.6%
Employment Rate
5%
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
36.27%
Born in Anderson
84.35%
Native Born
15.65%
Foreign Born
8.49%
Non Citizen
7.16%
Naturalized
84.35% of Anderson residents were born in the United States, with 36.27% having been born in Missouri. 8.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
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% |