Anderson, Missouri facts for kids
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Anderson, Missouri
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Location in McDonald County and the state of Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | McDonald |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.27 sq mi (5.89 km2) |
| • Land | 2.27 sq mi (5.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,981 |
| • Density | 871.54/sq mi (336.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64831
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-01198 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393953 |
Anderson is a city located in McDonald County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,981 people lived there.
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History of Anderson
Anderson got its first post office in 1886. The city was named after Robert Anderson, who was a local merchant (a person who sells things).
Geography and Location
Anderson is in the western part of McDonald County. It is located on Indian Creek. The city is where Missouri Routes 59 and 76 meet U.S. Route 71.
Interstate 49 runs just east of Anderson. You can get to the city from Exit 10 (MO 76) on this interstate.
- Neosho is about 16 miles (26 km) north.
- Bentonville, Arkansas, is about 26 miles (42 km) southeast.
- Pineville, which is the main town for McDonald County, is about 6 miles (10 km) south.
Land and Water
The U.S. Census Bureau says Anderson covers about 2.27 square miles (5.89 sq km). All of this area is land. Indian Creek forms part of the city's southern border. This creek flows south to join the Elk River. The Elk River then flows west into the Neosho River in Oklahoma.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 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% | |
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2010 Census Details
In 2010, there were 1,961 people living in Anderson. There were 715 households and 486 families. The city had about 952 people per square mile (368 per sq km).
About 27% of the people were under 18 years old. About 15% were 65 years or older. The average age in the city was 34.3 years. There were slightly more females (51%) than males (49%).
Education in Anderson
Anderson is home to McDonald County High School. The school's mascot is the Mustang.
Notable People
- Richard Corben (1940 – 2020), a famous illustrator and comic book artist.
See also
In Spanish: Anderson (Misuri) para niños
