Demographics & People — Anderson, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 54,930 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~56,400 |
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| Median Age | 38.9 |
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| Total Households | 23,824 |
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| Family Households | 12,855 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.22 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3614 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 41,817 |
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| Black or African American | 6,574 |
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| Asian | 276 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 4,618 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 19,781 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 15,142 |
| German | 8,106 |
| English | 5,259 |
| Irish | 4,704 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,970 |
| American | 3,596 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,829 |
| Scottish | 1,094 |
| Italian | 1,059 |
Language
| English Only | 47,515 |
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| Spanish | 3,153 |
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| Population 5+ | 51,322 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 3,727 |
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| Population 18+ | 43,649 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Anderson, Indiana.
