Anderson, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Madison County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
54,930
Population
1,318/sq mi density
$47,221
Median Income
$28,479 per capita
$104,300
Home Value
$135,767 Zillow
$909
Median Rent
29.9% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
425
Violent Crime/100K
2,271 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$47,221 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,300 home value, $909/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
425 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
54,930
Census 2023
Population Density
1,318
per square mile
Land Area
41.7
square miles (107.9 km²)
Median Age
38.2 yrs
2% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 12% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 8.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.5% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
76.1%
Black
12%
Hispanic
8.4%
Asian
0.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 6.4% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
92.6%
Spanish
6.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.4%
Veterans
8.7%
45% above US avg (6%)
Disability
24.1%
85% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
89.7%
2% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
10.3%
20% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.437
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 54,930 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,318 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 41.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 38.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.0% |
| Female | 50.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.1% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.4% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
Language
| English Only | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 6.4% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.4% |
| Veterans | 8.7% |
| Disability | 24.1% |
| Health Insurance | 89.7% |
| Uninsured | 10.3% |
| Broadband Access | 85.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.437 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |