Anderson, Missouri
Anderson, Missouri | ||
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FIPS code 29-01198[4] | | |
Website | andersonmo |
Anderson is a city in McDonald County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,981 at the 2020 census.[3]
History
A post office called Anderson has been in operation since 1886.[5] The community has the name of Robert Anderson, a local merchant.[6]
Geography
Anderson is in west-central McDonald County on Indian Creek at the intersection of Missouri Routes 59 and 76 and U.S. Route 71.[7] Interstate 49 passes just to the east of the city, with access from Exit 10 (MO 76). Neosho is 16 miles (26 km) to the north, and Bentonville, Arkansas, is 26 miles (42 km) to the southeast. Pineville, the McDonald county seat, is 6 miles (10 km) to the south.
According to the
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1910 | 721 | — | |
1920 | 918 | 27.3% | |
1930 | 857 | −6.6% | |
1940 | 938 | 9.5% | |
1950 | 1,073 | 14.4% | |
1960 | 992 | −7.5% | |
1970 | 1,065 | 7.4% | |
1980 | 1,237 | 16.2% | |
1990 | 1,432 | 15.8% | |
2000 | 1,856 | 29.6% | |
2010 | 1,961 | 5.7% | |
2020 | 1,981 | 1.0% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[8] |
2010 census
As of the
There were 715 households, of which 39.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.0% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.17.
The median age in the city was 34.3 years. 27% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.5% were from 25 to 44; 22.2% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.
2000 census
As of the
There were 712 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the city the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $23,966, and the median income for a family was $31,406. Males had a median income of $24,018 versus $17,679 for females. The
Education
Anderson is home to McDonald County High School.[10] The school mascot is the Mustang.
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Anderson, Missouri
- ^ a b "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Missouri". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ a b "P1. Race – Anderson city, Missouri: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
- ^ "McDonald County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
- ISBN 0-89933-224-2
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
- ^ "McDonald County High School". Retrieved November 4, 2016.
External links
- Official website
- Historic Sanborn Map of Anderson from University of Missouri Digital Library