Population 2,268 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of Anderson: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in Anderson
Household size in Anderson
| Period | Anderson | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.34 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.67 people per household, Anderson sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Alabama overall, where it has 2.56 people.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Anderson
| Period | Anderson | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 50.2 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.3 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.6 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.6 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Anderson skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.6, against 40.1 nationally. The picture is much the same across Alabama.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Anderson
| Period | Anderson | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Anderson: 6.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Anderson
Renters in Anderson
| Period | Anderson | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.1% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.8 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 6.4% of households in Anderson rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than a third of owners (35.9%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Anderson
| Period | Anderson | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.5 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.0% of homes in Anderson are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Anderson
| Period | Anderson | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | −7 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Anderson are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Alabama as a whole, where the median home dates to 1986.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Anderson
| Period | Anderson | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $513 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $532 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $534 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $780 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$266 | +$375 | +$606 |
The median renter in Anderson pays $780 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 25.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Anderson
Bachelor's degrees in Anderson
| Period | Anderson | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.5% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.9 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Anderson: 23.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Anderson
| Period | Anderson | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.0% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.2% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.2% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.7% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Anderson is a bit above the national rate: 91.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Anderson
| Period | Anderson | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Anderson has been strong: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Anderson compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson | 2.67 | 41.6 | 6.4% | 6.4% | 5.0% | 1979 | $780 | 23.5% | 91.7% | 2.9% |
| Whitehead | 2.53 | 36.1 | 13.4% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 1991 | $709 | 13.3% | 87.3% | 4.0% |
| Mount Rozell | 3.26 | 25.3 | 17.6% | 9.4% | 12.9% | 1991 | $758 | 16.3% | 87.9% | 3.2% |
| Bonnertown | 2.83 | 37.9 | 8.3% | 28.9% | 16.4% | 1967 | $674 | 22.4% | 79.6% | 1.3% |
| Five Points | 2.89 | 36.9 | 11.7% | 19.5% | 12.8% | 1980 | $712 | 8.5% | 89.5% | 5.2% |
| Scarce Grease | 2.64 | 43.5 | 11.0% | 2.9% | 6.5% | 1993 | $758 | 36.5% | 92.7% | 3.4% |
| Rogersville | 2.45 | 42.7 | 9.0% | 19.4% | 17.1% | 1990 | $772 | 24.9% | 89.9% | 2.6% |
| Lester | 2.72 | 41.2 | 11.8% | 3.7% | 7.3% | 1993 | $758 | 34.0% | 92.1% | 3.4% |
| Lexington | 2.70 | 37.7 | 8.3% | 20.7% | 10.6% | 1984 | $776 | 27.2% | 89.4% | 1.4% |
| Minor Hill | 2.56 | 42.3 | 9.6% | 24.4% | 11.1% | 1990 | $920 | 12.6% | 89.9% | 2.9% |
| Thorntontown | 2.50 | 47.2 | 12.6% | 30.5% | 10.0% | 1993 | $653 | 23.6% | 82.5% | 3.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Cities with similar populations: Amity, AR · Mardela Springs, MD · White Stone, VA · Valley Head, AL · Luckey, OH · Hambden, OH · Fredonia, PA · Crofton, KY · Ellis, KS · Donalds, SC
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Anderson. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.