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Anderson

Indiana · 56,129 residents · 41.673 sq mi
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Anderson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,782. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,500. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
56,129
−6%since 2000
from 59,734 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,347 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,433 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
+5%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
54K56K57K59K60K1990201020202024Anderson
202455K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,782
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,577 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,460
−4%since 2000
from $19,142 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$637
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $493 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.6%
−26.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
41.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+7%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(48,340)
Black14.8%(8,833)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(1,235)
Asian0.5%(284)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.3%(22,291)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(43,181)
Black15.1%(8,470)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(2,719)
Asian0.5%(264)
Other3.8%(2,155)
Diversity Score49.5%(27,773)
Diversity Score
49
+33%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+42%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.4%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anderson, Indiana?

Anderson, Indiana has about 56,129 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Anderson, Indiana?

The typical household in Anderson, Indiana earns about $34,782 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 $75,500, and the typical rent is about $637 a month.

How educated are people in Anderson, Indiana?

About 14.4% 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 22.2% of people in Anderson, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Anderson, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Anderson, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,320 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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