Anderson, CA Demographics

A map of Anderson's Population by Race

Anderson, California has an estimated population of 11,255, a less than 1% change from the 11,323 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.6% White, 11.8% Hispanic, 5.6% Native American/Other, 5.2% Multiracial, 2.9% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Anderson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Anderson has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Anderson, that probability was 46.6% in 2020 and 42.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Anderson is ranked the 463rd most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Anderson was ranked the 469th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Anderson's White Population

8,392 residents of Anderson, or 74.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Anderson is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Anderson ranks 541st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anderson's White population has grown by an estimated 4.1%. White residents' share of Anderson's population has increased from 71.2% to 74.6%.

Anderson is more White than neighboring Lake California (69.5% White), Happy Valley (59.1% White), and Redding (72.8% White). Anderson is less White than neighboring Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County) (76.5% White), and Palo Cedro (88.3% White).

Anderson's Black Population

0 residents of Anderson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Anderson is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Anderson ranks 780th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anderson's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Anderson's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Anderson is less Black than neighboring Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County) (2.3% Black), and Redding (1.2% Black).

Anderson's Asian Population

332 residents of Anderson, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Anderson is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Anderson ranks 673rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anderson's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Anderson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Anderson is more Asian than neighboring Lake California (0% Asian), and Palo Cedro (0.7% Asian). Anderson is less Asian than neighboring Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County) (4.4% Asian), Happy Valley (9.7% Asian), and Redding (3.8% Asian).

Anderson's Hispanic Population

1,325 residents of Anderson, or 11.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Anderson is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Anderson ranks 1073rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anderson's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 16.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Anderson's population has decreased from 14.0% to 11.8%.

Anderson is more Hispanic than neighboring Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County) (10.1% Hispanic), Lake California (7.1% Hispanic), and Palo Cedro (2.6% Hispanic). Anderson is less Hispanic than neighboring Happy Valley (17% Hispanic), and Redding (13.8% Hispanic).

Anderson's Native American/Other Population

626 residents of Anderson, or 5.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Anderson is slightly higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Anderson ranks 155th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anderson's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 44.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Anderson's population has increased from 3.8% to 5.6%.

Anderson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County) (0.5% Native American/Other), Happy Valley (2.2% Native American/Other), Palo Cedro (0.8% Native American/Other), and Redding (1.9% Native American/Other). Anderson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lake California (7% Native American/Other).

Anderson's Multiracial Population

580 residents of Anderson, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Anderson is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Anderson ranks 236th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anderson's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 28.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Anderson's population has decreased from 7.2% to 5.2%.

Anderson is less Multiracial than neighboring Cottonwood CDP (Shasta County) (6.1% Multiracial), Lake California (16.4% Multiracial), Happy Valley (12.1% Multiracial), Palo Cedro (7.5% Multiracial), and Redding (6.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.