AndersonCalifornia
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..
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About Anderson
Anderson is a close-knit town in northwestern California counting 11,171 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Anderson is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 7.03 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,589 residents per square mile.
📰 Anderson News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Anderson Unique
- One of 10 places in the US named Anderson — but the California one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northwestern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 11,171.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Anderson
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Historic Hawes Farms · Theme park
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Anderson
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Anderson
- Anderson Community Day
- Anderson Heights Elementary
- Anderson High
- Anderson Middle
- Anderson New Technology High
- Happy Valley Community Day
- Happy Valley Elementary
- Happy Valley Primary
- Meadow Lane Elementary
- North State Aspire Academy
- North Valley High
- Northern Summit Academy Shasta
- Oakview High (Alternative)
- Tree of Life International Charter
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.