Anderson, IN

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2023 Population

54,930

0.147% 1-year decline

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Banks

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

38.2

1.55% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

20.4%

6.55% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$47,221

5% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$104,300

2.56% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

23,540

1.1% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Anderson, IN had a population of 54.9k people with a median age of 38.2 and a median household income of $47,221. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Anderson, IN declined from 55,011 to 54,930, a −0.147% decrease and its median household income grew from $44,974 to $47,221, a 5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Anderson, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (72.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.21%), White (Hispanic) (3.71%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.22%).

None of the households in Anderson, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.8% of the residents in Anderson, IN are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Anderson, IN was $104,300, and the homeownership rate was 55.5%.

Most people in Anderson, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Anderson, IN was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Anderson, IN is home to a population of 54.9k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.4% of Anderson, IN residents were born outside of the country (1.32k people).

In 2023, there were 6.08 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (39.8k people) in Anderson, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.55k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.41k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.8%

2023 Citizenship

98.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.8% of Anderson, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Anderson, IN was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Anderson, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Anderson, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
39.8k ± 823
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.55k ± 664
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.41k ± 573

8.41%

Hispanic Population

4.62k people

8.41% of the people in Anderson, IN are hispanic (4.62k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Anderson, IN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Indiana.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
101,350 ± 7,757 people
India
35,477 ± 4,612 people
China
18,850 ± 3,366 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 101,350 Indiana residents, followed by India with 35,477 and China with 18,850.

Foreign-Born Population

2.4%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.32k people

2.41%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.33k people

As of 2023, 2.4% of Anderson, IN residents (1.32k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Anderson, IN was 2.41%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Anderson, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,364 ± 352
Gulf War (2001-)
656 ± 216
Gulf War (1990s)
591 ± 250

Anderson, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.08 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Anderson, IN employs 23.5k people. The largest industries in Anderson, IN are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,527 people), Manufacturing (3,382 people), and Retail Trade (2,915 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($67,321), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($55,096), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($55,096).

Males in Indiana have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,980. The income inequality in Indiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.448, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

23.5k

2023 Value

± 1,182

−1.1%

1 Year decline

± 7.11%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Anderson, IN declined at a rate of −1.1%, from 23.8k employees to 23.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Anderson, IN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,768 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (2,226 people), and Production Occupations (2,111 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Anderson, IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Indiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

23.5k

2023 Value

± 1,182

−1.1%

1 Year decline

± 7.11%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Anderson, IN declined at a rate of −1.1%, from 23.8k employees to 23.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Anderson, IN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,527 people), Manufacturing (3,382 people), and Retail Trade (2,915 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Anderson, IN, though some of these residents may live in Anderson, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,040

Median earning men ± $1,378

$30,169

Median earning women ± $2,044

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($55,096), Public Administration ($53,782), and Manufacturing ($49,058).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,771), Public Administration ($40,255), and Manufacturing ($38,346).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

Y-Axis

2.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.21M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Indiana.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (39.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1%).

Todd Young and Jim Banks are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Anderson, IN. Showing the available data for Indiana.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.8%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (39.8%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (39.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Indiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Indiana

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Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Jim Banks

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Todd Young and Jim Banks are the senators currently representing Indiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Indiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Indiana

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Indiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Anderson, IN awarded 426 degrees. The student population of Anderson, IN in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 633 male students and 749 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Anderson, IN are White (345 and 83.3%), followed by Black or African American (34 and 8.21%), Two or More Races (14 and 3.38%), and Hispanic or Latino (10 and 2.42%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Anderson, IN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 53.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 10.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 1,382 (45.8% men and 54.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 1,382 students enrolled in Anderson, IN, 45.8% men and 54.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,012 records, of which 58.6% were women and 41.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
16 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
12 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
43 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Anderson, IN was General Psychology with 16 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Anderson, IN according to their major.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 127 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Anderson, IN, which is 0.425 times less than the 299 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 345 degrees mean that there were 10.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 34 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

Measure

In 2022, 0.799% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.781% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.75M), Some college (1.13M), and Bachelors Degree (879k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Anderson, IN was $104,300 in 2023, which is 0.344 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $101,700 to $104,300, a 2.56% increase. The homeownership rate in Anderson, IN is 55.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Anderson, IN have an average commute time of 25.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Anderson, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Anderson, IN is $47,221. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Anderson, IN was Census Tract 16 with a value of $85,272, followed by Census Tract 114 and Census Tract 112, with respective values of $83,203 and $75,942.

Housing

Property

$104,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,588

$13,224

Median Property Taxes

±$818

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Anderson, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Anderson, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

55.5%

Homeownership

2023

59%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 55.5% of the housing units in Anderson, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 56.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Anderson, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 16
Census Tract 114
Census Tract 112

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Anderson, IN was Census Tract 16 with a value of $85,272, followed by Census Tract 114 and Census Tract 112, with respective values of $83,203 and $75,942.

The following map shows all of the places in Anderson, IN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$47,221

Median Household Income

± $2,791

23.8k

Number of Households

± 1,156

In 2023, the median household income of the 23.8k households in Anderson, IN grew to $47,221 from the previous year's value of $44,974.

The following chart displays the households in Anderson, IN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Anderson, IN is from Indiana.

0.448

2022 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.449

2021 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2022, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.448 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.283% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Indiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (74.1%)
Carpooled (12.2%)
Worked At Home (8.36%)

In 2023, 74.1% of workers in Anderson, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.2%) and those who worked at home (8.36%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Anderson, IN have a shorter commute time (25.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.98% of the workforce in Anderson, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Anderson, IN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Anderson, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Anderson, IN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Anderson, IN (10.7k out of 52.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Anderson, IN is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.7% of the population of Anderson, IN has health coverage, with 30.6% on employee plans, 32.2% on Medicaid, 13.9% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.3% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Madison County, IN see 2236 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.99% increase from the previous year (2090 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1767 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 696 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Madison County, IN.

2,236 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Madison County, IN

Primary care physicians in Madison County, IN see an average of 2,236 patients per year. This represents a 6.99% increase from the previous year (2,090 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Madison County, IN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.8% under 18 years, 23.4% between 18 and 34 years, 34.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.3%

Uninsured

30.6%

Employer Coverage

32.2%

Medicaid

13.9%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.3%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Anderson, IN grew by 3.2% from 9.98% to 10.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Anderson, IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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