Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Anderson, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

11,255

Median Agei

37.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

74.6%8,392

Hispanic/Latino

11.8%1,325

Two or More

5.2%580

Asian

2.9%332

American Indian/Alaska Native

2.8%314

Other

2.8%312

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.5%494

High School Diploma

30.7%2,322

Some College (<1 yr)

8.6%648

Some College (1+ yr)

19.5%1,473

Associate's Degree

7.5%564

Bachelor's Degree

12.1%917

Master's Degree

2.7%203

Professional Degree

0.6%42

Doctorate

0.3%20

HS or Higher

88.3%

BA or Higher

15.6%

Graduate+

3.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$283,000

Median Renti

$962

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.1%2,801

Renter-Occupied

41.9%2,024

Total Units

5,187

Homeownership

58.1%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

4.9%138

$50K–$100K

3.8%106

$100K–$150K

0.4%11

$150K–$200K

7.2%201

$200K–$300K

41.7%1,167

$300K–$500K

37.5%1,051

$500K–$1M

2.8%79

$1M+

1.7%48

Rent Distribution

Under $500

424

$500–$750

245

$750–$1,000

387

$1,000–$1,250

345

$1,250–$1,500

261

$1,500–$2,000

219

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%35

2010–2019

16.7%865

2000–2009

10.4%541

1990–1999

11.5%596

1980–1989

12%620

1970–1979

19%988

1960–1969

11.3%587

1950–1959

13.3%689

1940–1949

2.7%140

1939 or earlier

2.4%126

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

58.1%2,803

Electricity

38.1%1,837

Wood

1.3%65

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%62

Solar

0.9%43

Other

0.2%9

Fuel Oil

0.1%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$47,375

Mean Household Incomei

$65,661

Per Capita Incomei

$28,346

Poverty Ratei

21%

Unemploymenti

7.5%

Labor Forcei

4,615

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

11.6%559

$10K–$15K

5.7%274

$15K–$20K

7.7%370

$20K–$25K

6.6%318

$25K–$30K

6.1%295

$30K–$35K

3.2%155

$35K–$40K

2.8%133

$40K–$45K

4.2%204

$45K–$50K

4.3%208

$50K–$60K

6.2%300

$60K–$75K

7.3%354

$75K–$100K

13.2%638

$100K–$125K

4%193

$125K–$150K

6.4%309

$150K–$200K

6.3%303

$200K+

4.4%212

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

479

Residentsi

491

Avg. Tenant Renti

$468/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

22 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers479 homes67% occupied$468/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $47,375/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

75%

Very low income$14K–$24K/yr

24%

Low income$24K–$38K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

74% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

18% of subsidized households are minority

52% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

65% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4213.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

197

Canada

Philippines

Korea

China

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,200

Avg. Commutei

19.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,257

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

745(8.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.9%Insured

7.1%Uninsured