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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Anderson

Indiana · 59,734 residents · 41.673 sq mi
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Anderson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,577. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $65,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

59,734
Unchangedsince 1990
from 59,449 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,433 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,427 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.1
+6%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
54K56K57K59K60K1990201020202024Anderson
202455K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,577
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,221 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,142
+57%since 1990
from $12,161 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.4%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 18.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,900
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$493
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $338 in 1990
US average: $602
63.8%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 63.8% in 1990
36.2% rent
2.0
+28%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(50,452)
Black14.3%(8,515)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(245)
Asian0.3%(184)
Diversity Score33.2%(19,713)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(48,340)
Black14.8%(8,833)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(1,235)
Asian0.5%(284)
Diversity Score37.3%(22,291)
37
+13%since 1990
from 33 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.1%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.4%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 71.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
−3%since 1990
from 17.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anderson, Indiana?

Anderson, Indiana has about 59,734 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Anderson, Indiana?

The typical household in Anderson, Indiana earns about $32,577 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Anderson, Indiana expensive?

In Anderson, Indiana, the median home is worth about $65,900, and the typical rent is about $493 a month.

How educated are people in Anderson, Indiana?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Anderson, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Anderson, Indiana?

About 13.4% of people in Anderson, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Anderson, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Anderson, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 285 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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