Anderson
City in Shasta County, California
Anderson is a city in Shasta County, California, with 11,323 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 433 ft (132 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cottonwood, 4.3 miles S.
- 11,323residents (2020 Census)
- 433 ftelevation · 132 m
- 7.0 sq miland area · 18.2 km²
- 1,610 / sq mipopulation density
- 96007ZIP code
About Anderson
Anderson is a city in Shasta County, California, United States, approximately 10 miles (16 km) south of Redding. Its population is 11,323 as of the 2020 census, up from 9,932 from the 2010 census.
Located 138 miles (222 km) north of Sacramento, the city's roots are as a railroad town near the northern tip of the Central Valley of California.
The city was named after ranch owner Elias Anderson, who granted the Oregon and California Railroad trackage rights and land for a station. Elias Anderson was a farmer, hotel owner, and postmaster. Elias married Elizabeth Summers in 1839 and built the Prairie House in the community of Cottonwood in 1856 on the south side of Cottonwood Creek (now Tehama County).
Elias Anderson purchased the American Ranch from Thomas Freeman in 1856 and built the American Ranch Hotel in what would become downtown Anderson, California. The post office was inside the hotel. Elias Anderson purchased 210 acres (85 ha) from Pierson B. Reading in 1865 and deeded a right-of-way through his property to Central Pacific Railroad in 1872; in return the railroad gave the depot his name. Elias and Elizabeth Anderson built their new home at 2865 East Street in 1873; it no longer exists. While it stood, the house was designated as California Historical Landmark No. 12. In 1876 the Andersons moved their ranch hotel to the corner of Main and Ferry Streets.
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- Median household income
- $47,375
- Median home value
- $283,000
- Median rent
- $962/mo
- Median age
- 37.9
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Anderson had 11,323 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,323 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,610 per sq mi (622 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Anderson at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Shasta County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 11,323 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.03 sq mi (18.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km²) |
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4498° N, 122.2951° W |
| ZIP code | 96007 |
| Official website | ci.anderson.ca.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0602042 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Anderson
- Cottonwood4.3 mi S
- Happy Valley6.6 mi W
- Lake California7.8 mi SE
- Palo Cedro8.6 mi N
- Redding9.1 mi NW
- Millville9.8 mi NE
- Centerville11.0 mi NW
- Shasta13.7 mi NW
- Igo13.8 mi W
- Bella Vista14.0 mi N
- Bend14.2 mi S
- Keswick14.5 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Anderson
What county is Anderson in?
Anderson is in Shasta County, California.
What is the population of Anderson, CA?
11,323 people lived in Anderson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Anderson, CA?
The ZIP code of Anderson is 96007.
What is the elevation of Anderson?
433 feet (132 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Anderson?
Cottonwood (4.3 mi), Happy Valley (6.6 mi), Lake California (7.8 mi), Palo Cedro (8.6 mi), Redding (9.1 mi).
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