Anderson, California

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Anderson has a Hot-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csa" on climate maps.^[7]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Anderson had a population of 11,323 and a population density of 1,610.4 inhabitants per square mile (621.8/km²). The median age was 37.4 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18 and 18.1% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 89.7 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 84.8 males age 18 and over.^[9][10][11]

The census reported that 98.8% of the population lived in households, 0.1% lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 1.1% were institutionalized. 97.3% of residents lived in urban areas, while 2.7% lived in rural areas.^[9][12]

There were 4,502 households in Anderson, of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 36.2% were married-couple households, 9.0% were cohabiting couple households, 18.0% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 36.8% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48. There were 2,764 families (61.4% of all households).^[9][13]

There were 4,732 housing units, of which 4.9% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.9% and the rental vacancy rate was 3.2%. Of the 4,502 occupied housing units, 49.6% were owner-occupied and 50.4% were occupied by renters.^[9][11]

2023 ACS 5-year estimates

In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that the median household income was $50,306, and the per capita income was $28,728. About 15.8% of families and 20.4% of the population were below the poverty line.^[14]

Anderson area

In areas north of Anderson, 4,036 live in unincorporated urban areas along Highway 273. Another 8,342 live in rural areas, including at least 3,500 people in the communities of Olinda and Happy Valley, which is west of Anderson and southwest of Redding. A total of 21,400 people live in the entire Anderson area, including Olinda, Happy Valley, and some areas south of Churn Creek Bottom.^{[citation needed]}

High schools

• Anderson Union High School
• North Valley High School
• Anderson New Technology High School

Elementary schools

• Anderson Heights Elementary School
• Anderson Middle School
• Northern Summit Academy
• Meadow Lane Elementary

Anderson River Park

Anderson River Park is located off of Stingy Ln. down Rupert Rd. The park is situated on the Sacramento River. The park consists of athletic fields, picnic areas, fishing access, play structures, and a disc golf course.

In fall 2020, the city added River Splash a Splash pad, Shasta County's newest water play park to the park.^[18] River Splash has three large shade structures, picnic tables, seating, lawn areas, restrooms, and a 106-feet diameter water play area. The water features include above-ground items such as water spray tunnels, a tipping bucket of water and water jets. All 35 water jets that are cast into the concrete play area have LED lights that are timed with the water spray.

North Volonte Park

North Volonte Park is located off South St. on Emily Rd. North Volonte Park is separated from South Volonte Park. North Volonte Park is a developed park which consists of softball and baseball fields. It also has a skate park.

South Volonte Park

South Volonte Park is located behind North Volonte Park. South Volonte Park consists of wetlands that are outlined by a jogging trail. It also contains exercise equipment.