State
County
Land Area (mi²)
37.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,478.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.21%
Growth Since 2010
-2.72%
World Population Review
Anderson, Indiana Population 2021
54,872
Anderson is a city located in Madison County Indiana. Anderson has a 2020 population of 54,872. It is also the county seat of Madison County. Anderson is currently declining at a rate of -0.21% annually and its population has decreased by -2.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 56,409 in 2010. Anderson reached it's highest population of 56,409 in 2010.
The average household income in Anderson is $50,946 with a poverty rate of 23.21%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $759 per month, and the median house value is $76,700. The median age in Anderson is 38.1 years, 36.6 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.
Anderson Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Anderson was:
- White: 78.19%
- Black or African American: 14.66%
- Two or more races: 4.17%
- Other race: 1.78%
- Asian: 0.92%
- Native American: 0.27%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Anderson, Indiana is 54,872 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 55,211.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 56,409.
Anderson, Indiana Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43,188 | 78.19% |
| Black or African American | 8,096 | 14.66% |
| Two or More Races | 2,305 | 4.17% |
| Some Other Race | 984 | 1.78% |
| Asian | 510 | 0.92% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 151 | 0.27% |
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Anderson Population by Race
Anderson Population Pyramid $2021
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Anderson Population by Age
Anderson Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 23,231 | 2.28 | 58.3 |
| Non Family | 9,902 | 1.24 | 51.1 |
| Married | 8,091 | 2.97 | 77.5 |
| Female | 4,006 | 3.24 | 37.9 |
| Male | 1,232 | 2.9 | 57.3 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
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Anderson Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,366 | 3.63% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,891 | 10.35% |
| High School Graduate | 14,728 | 39.19% |
| Some College | 7,955 | 21.17% |
| Associates Degree | 3,291 | 8.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,273 | 11.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,078 | 5.53% |
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Anderson Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Anderson Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30,052 | 26,101 | 5,234 |
| Black | 5,203 | 4,547 | 619 |
| Hispanic | 1,204 | 697 | 136 |
| 2+ Races | 644 | 587 | 86 |
| Other Race | 472 | 267 | 33 |
| Asian | 358 | 314 | 269 |
| Native American | 151 | 111 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 91.15%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 75.14%.
Anderson Educational Attainment by Race
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$29,505
Average Earnings
$34,889
Average Male
$25,257
Average Female
Anderson Earnings by Educational Attainment
Anderson Language by Age
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Anderson Language
94.59% of Anderson residents speak only English, while 5.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.02% of the population.
Anderson Language
Anderson Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 39,390 | 7,489 | 19.01% |
| Black | 7,794 | 2,680 | 34.39% |
| Hispanic | 3,032 | 1,120 | 36.94% |
| Multiple | 2,238 | 985 | 44.01% |
| Other | 943 | 325 | 34.46% |
| Asian | 497 | 79 | 15.90% |
| Native | 140 | 42 | 30.00% |
23.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.60%
Male Poverty Rate
25.60%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Anderson
The race most likely to be in poverty in Anderson is Multiple, with 44.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Anderson is Asian, with 15.90% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.82%.
Anderson Poverty
Anderson Poverty Rate by Education
Anderson Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
38.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.5%
Male Marriage Rate
35.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Anderson Married by Age and Sex
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Anderson Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Anderson Marital Status by Race
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Anderson Marital Status
Anderson Veterans by War
Anderson Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,942 | 8.38% |
| Black | 588 | 9.65% |
| Other Race | 32 | 4.86% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 2.39% |
| Native American | 26 | 17.22% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 1.16% |
Anderson Veterans by Race
Anderson Veterans by Education
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8.90%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
Anderson Veterans by Education
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57.8%
Labor Force Participation
53.4%
Employment Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
Anderson Employment by Age
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Anderson Employment by Race
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Anderson Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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97.22%
Native Born
2.78%
Foreign Born
1.99%
Non Citizen
0.79%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.22% of Anderson residents were born in the United States, with 75.56% having been born in Indiana. 1.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Anderson Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 54,872 | -113 | -0.21% |
| 2020 | 54,985 | -113 | -0.21% |
| 2019 | 55,098 | -113 | -0.20% |
| 2018 | 55,211 | -17 | -0.03% |
| 2017 | 55,228 | -88 | -0.16% |
| 2016 | 55,316 | -34 | -0.06% |
| 2015 | 55,350 | -236 | -0.42% |
| 2014 | 55,586 | -216 | -0.39% |
| 2013 | 55,802 | 23 | 0.04% |
| 2012 | 55,779 | -362 | -0.64% |
| 2011 | 56,141 | -268 | -0.48% |
| 2010 | 56,409 | 0.00% |