Anderson, IN β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Madison County Β· Indiana

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Anderson based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Anderson
National Avg
Indiana Avg
Population: 69Income: 31Home Value: 10Safety: 100Education: 16Median Age: 64Climate: 50Cost of Living: 41

Quick Stats

Population

54,930

2023 ACS

Median Income

$47,221

2023

Median Home Value

$104,300

2023

Median Rent

$909

2023

Median Age

38.2

Unemployment

7.5%

Cost of Living Index

82.9

100 = national avg

Anderson is a city in Madison County, Indiana, with a population of 54,930 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Anderson is one of the communities in Indiana.

The median household income in Anderson is $47,221, and the median home value is $104,300. The cost of living index is 82.9 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $909 per month. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, and the median age is 38.2 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

54,930

Male

27,440

50.0%

Female

27,490

50.0%

Median Age

38.2

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

11.1%

High School or Higher

40.0%

Foreign Born

2.4%

Veterans

6.8%

Married

31.2%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.392

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

76.1%

Foreign Born

2.4%

White
76.1%
Black
12.0%
Asian
0.5%
Native American
0.5%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
8.3%
Other
2.6%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

8.4%

4,620 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

91.6%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
3,480 (75.3%)
Puerto Rican
595 (12.9%)
Cuban
43 (0.9%)
Dominican
17 (0.4%)
Salvadoran
145 (3.1%)
Guatemalan
70 (1.5%)
Colombian
43 (0.9%)
Honduran
18 (0.4%)
Ecuadorian
51 (1.1%)
Peruvian
8 (0.2%)
Other Hispanic
148 (3.2%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
22 (8.0%)
Chinese
25 (9.1%)
Filipino
43 (15.6%)
Vietnamese
89 (32.4%)
Korean
58 (21.1%)
Thai
9 (3.3%)
Taiwanese
13 (4.7%)
Other Asian
17 (6.2%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Pacific Islander
6 (120.0%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
276 (100.4%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

51,322

English Only

92.6%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

3,153 speakers

Limited English

3.0%

Language Distribution

Spanish
3,153 (6.1%)
Other Languages
270 (0.5%)
Vietnamese
89 (0.2%)
Tagalog
88 (0.2%)
Other Asian
57 (0.1%)
Korean
49 (0.1%)
Other Indo-European
46 (0.1%)
German
29 (0.1%)
Arabic
21 (0.0%)
Chinese
4 (0.0%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

97.0%

Limited English Proficiency

3.0%

Spanish
42.6% limited English
Other Languages
13.7% limited English
Vietnamese
57.3% limited English
Tagalog
22.7% limited English
Other Asian
22.8% limited English
Korean
51.0% limited English
Other Indo-European
28.3% limited English
German
31.0% limited English
Chinese
75.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

3,749

6.8% of population

Disability Rate

25.1%

942 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$39,782

Unemployment Rate

2.0%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
17.5%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
17.7%
Vietnam
36.7%
Korea
2.6%
World War II
0.6%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
11.5%
35-54
16.7%
55-64
18.9%
65-74
32.6%
75+
20.4%

Male Veterans

3,527

94.1%

Female Veterans

222

5.9%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$39,782

Non-Veteran Income

$29,700

Difference

$10,082

33.9% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

942

Without Disability

2,807

Disability Rate

25.1%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

29,574

#1 Ancestry

German

15.0% (8,213)

#2 Ancestry

English

11.1% (6,083)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

9.3% (5,097)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
15.0%
English
11.1%
Irish
9.3%
American
6.9%
Italian
1.8%
Scottish
1.8%
European
1.4%
Dutch
1.0%
French
0.8%
Sub-Saharan African
0.7%
Scotch-Irish
0.7%
British
0.6%
Polish
0.6%
Swedish
0.4%
Welsh
0.3%
Austrian
0.2%
West Indian
0.2%
Greek
0.2%
Arab
0.2%
Belgian
0.2%

Families & Households

Total Households

23,824

Family Households

12,855

54.0%

Married Couples

7,607

31.9%

Non-Family Households

10,969

46.0%

Single Mother Households

3,924

16.5%

Single Father Households

1,324

5.6%

Living Alone

9,087

38.1%

Children Under 18

Total Children

9,458

In Married Couple

4,748

50.2%

With Single Mother

3,780

40.0%

With Single Father

930

9.8%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$63,112

Married Couple Income

$76,458

Single Mother Income

$32,798

Single Father Income

$55,125

Avg Family Size

2.2

Avg Non-Family Size

2.1

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

976

Grandparents Responsible

517

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$47,221

-36% vs national

Per Capita Income

$28,479

-23% vs national

Poverty Rate

20.4%

+50% vs national

Gini Index

0.4579

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

7.5%

+45% vs national

SNAP Recipients

20.7%

of households

How Anderson Compares

Anderson vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Anderson is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Anderson. The median household income here is $47,221.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
26.5%
$25-50K
25.9%
$50-75K
20.1%
$75-100K
12.2%
$100-150K
10.5%
$150-200K
3.0%
$200K+
1.9%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

7.5%

+67% vs IN avg

Labor Force

25,476

Employed

23,540

Mean Commute

23 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

11.1%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

40.0%

of adults 25+

Median Age

38.2

Work from Home

8.4%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

82.9

100 = national avg

-17.1 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$36,492

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$86,255

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
79.4
Food
86.1
Transportation
91.8
Healthcare
88.9
Utilities
87.5

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$919

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,206

per month

The median household income in Anderson, IN is $47,221, which is 35.5% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $28,479. The poverty rate of 20.4% is higher than the IN state average of 11.9%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4579, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, compared to the state average of 4.5%. The labor force is 25,476. 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 23 minutes, with 8.4% working from home. About 74.1% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 82.9, which is 17.1% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 79.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $36,492 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$137,000

Median List Price

$139,900

Price Per Sq Ft

$84

Days on Market

44

Active Inventory

134

Months of Supply

3.3

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$129,321

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,029

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

24.4%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

36.1%

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.0%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
24.4%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
36.1%
Listings with Price Drops
40.3%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↓ 2.1%List Price ↑ 7.7%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

41

New Listings

65

Pending Sales

72

Homes Sold ↓ 34.9%New Listings ↓ 11.0%Pending ↓ 20.0%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$84

Median List $/SF

$87

Sale $/SF ↓ 1.2%List $/SF ↑ 0.0%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Anderson, IN? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area, home prices have risen 369.3% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 117.4%. The 10-year growth rate is 108.9%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 53.0%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 9.7%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN housing market rather than Anderson alone.

40yr ↑ 369.3%20yr ↑ 117.4%10yr ↑ 108.9%5yr ↑ 53%2yr ↑ 9.7%Q4 1976 β†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Anderson vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Anderson is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$104,300

Median Rent

$909

Total Housing Units

27,465

Vacancy Rate

13.3%

Owner Occupied

55.5%

Renter Occupied

44.5%

Median Property Tax

$935

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$731

Housing Types

Single Family
74.3%
Multi-Family
20.7%
Mobile Home
5.1%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$935

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.90%

of home value

Median Home Value

$104,300

Estimated Mean Tax

$1,099

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($935) by the median home value ($104,300). In Anderson, IN, this works out to an effective rate of 0.90%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Anderson, IN is $137,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 44 days on the market. 24.4% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.3 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $84. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,029/month. About 55.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1961. There are 27,465 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $935. The effective tax rate is 0.90%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

4.19

per 1,000 residents

+61% vs national

Property Crime Rate

22.56

per 1,000 residents

+31% vs national

Total Crimes

1,481

2024

Violent Clearance

41%

cases solved

Property Clearance

12%

cases solved

YoY Change

-1.4%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Anderson Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Anderson vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Anderson is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↓ 0.6%Property ↓ 42.2%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Anderson police solve 52% of aggravated assault cases but only 3% of rape cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent30.0533.3%
RapeViolent380.692.6%
RobberyViolent300.5433.3%
Aggravated AssaultViolent1612.9152.2%
BurglaryProperty1502.7110.7%
Larceny/TheftProperty91816.5812.0%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty1813.279.9%

Anderson, IN reported 232 violent crimes and 1,249 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 4.19 per 1,000 residents is 61.2% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 41% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 918 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 45.3% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20242321,2494.1922.56
20232351,6264.2529.42
20222681,6044.8829.18
20212321,4014.2625.71
20202101,6553.8430.30
20192422,0964.4138.18
20182272,3404.1342.60
20172602,4184.7344.00
20162412,2944.3741.61
20152332,1594.2239.06

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

77.3

Relatively Low

Expected Annual Loss

76.5

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

49.1

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

67.6

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

21

Public Assistance

$4.2M

Individual Assistance

$3.0M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

9 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $4.1M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storm β†’Winter StormJan 2026β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Torn… β†’FloodJul 2025$689Kβ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalApr 2020$16K$1.7M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm β†’Severe StormApr 2014$273Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes β†’Severe StormJun 2008$609K$47K
Snow β†’SnowstormMar 2007$222Kβ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’HurricaneSep 2005β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormJan 2005$1.8M$605K
Snow β†’SnowstormJan 2005$91Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding β†’Severe StormJun 2004β€”$38K
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding β†’Severe StormSep 2003β€”$490K
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding β†’Severe StormJul 2003$183K$105K
Severe Storms and Tornadoes β†’Severe StormSep 2002$142Kβ€”
In-winter Storm 12/23/98 β†’SnowstormJan 1999$177Kβ€”
Severe Storms and Tornadoes, and Floodin… β†’Severe StormJul 1998β€”β€”
Blizzard of 96 β†’FloodApr 1996β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding β†’Severe StormSep 1992β€”β€”
Severe Ice Storm β†’Severe Ice StormMar 1991β€”β€”
Severe Storms & Flooding β†’FloodJan 1991β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 23 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

257

Total Claims Paid

$3,217,162

Avg Claim Payout

$12,518

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

3

Federal Funding

$642,052

Properties Protected

35

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.73

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine2$635,012
202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine1$7,040

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Anderson has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, tornado, hail. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). 257 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,188,571 in public assistance recovery funding. $3,004,400 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.7%

2.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

27.6%

4.1pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

16.1%

4.2pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.0%

near the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

40.4%

Arthritis

33.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

20.3%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

19.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

27.6%

Loneliness

34.5%

Lack of Support

24.9%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

36.9%

Mobility

18.3%

Cognitive

18.1%

Hearing

8.3%

Vision

7.0%

Self-Care

5.3%

Independent Living

10.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Anderson has an obesity rate of 38.7%, which is 2.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.6%, 4.1pp above the national average. About 11.0% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

0.7 mi

Ascension St Vincent Anderson

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Ascension St Vincent Anderson0.7 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Community Hospital Of Anderson And Madison County4.7 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Riverview Health13.0 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Ascension St Vincent Fishers16.1 miAcute Care Hospitalsβ€”Yes
Ascension St Vincent Mercy16.2 miCritical Access Hospitalsβ€”Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

3

Pop. Served

61,022

Violations (5yr)

10

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
ANDERSON WATER DEPARTMENT58,9423
EDGEWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT2,0530
HARRIS HILLS MOBILE HOME PARK277

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

2

Total COβ‚‚e

294.9K MT

Top Emitter

Advanced Magnesium Alloys Corporation

230.3K MT COβ‚‚e

Total COβ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (50,000 - 100,000)

FacilitySectorCOβ‚‚e (MT)
Advanced Magnesium Alloys Corporation
Phoenix Global Holdings
Metals230,280
Nestle USA Inc. - Anderson
Nestle Holdings Inc
Other64,656

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COβ‚‚e/year.

There are 3 water systems serving the area. 10 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 294.9K metric tons of COβ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

23 min

-0% vs national

Drive Alone

74.1%

-6% vs national

Public Transit

0.7%

-20% vs national

Work From Home

8.4%

-10% vs national

Carpool

12.2%

Walk / Bike

3.1%

combined

How Anderson's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

9

2023

6-Year Avg

9

fatalities/yr

Cyclist

3

Nighttime

2

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202379003
202255020
20211213040
202077111
201966010
20181313231

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Anderson, IN is 23 minutes, which is 0.4% below the national average of 23 minutes. 74.1% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 8.4% work from home, which is above the IN state average of 5.6%. 12.2% of workers carpool. 2.3% walk to work. 0.8% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 9 traffic fatalities from 7 fatal crashes.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

67.8%

of households

No Internet

12.3%

of households

Total Households

23,824

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
67.8%
Cellular Data Plan
73.8%
Satellite
5.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
13.8%
No Internet Access
12.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.6%

of households

Smartphone

85.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

66.1%

of households

Tablet

54.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.6%
Smartphone
85.4%
Desktop / Laptop
66.1%
Tablet
54.5%
Smartphone Only
15.3%
No Computer
8.5%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.8Β’

per kWh

-20% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Commercial Rate

12.4Β’

per kWh

-16% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Industrial Rate

8.2Β’

per kWh

-27% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$133

residential

-9% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

13% below the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in Indiana averages 14.8Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $133. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Anderson vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

3

Population Served

61,022

Violations (5yr)

10

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ANDERSON WATER DEPARTMENTCommunityGround water under influence of surface water58,9423
EDGEWOOD WATER DEPARTMENTCommunityGround water2,0530
HARRIS HILLS MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water277

85.5% of households in Anderson have broadband internet access. 67.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.3% of households have no internet access. 15.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 61,022 people. A total of 10 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Anderson is located in Madison County, IN. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Anderson.

Election Overview

Source: Madison County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

19,824

35.6%

GOP Votes

34,837

62.5%

Total Votes

55,716

Margin

R+26.9%

Shift from 2020

R+4.4pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+26.9%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202419,82434,83755,71635.6%62.5%R+26.9
202019,52431,21551,79337.7%60.3%R+22.6
201618,59532,37653,66034.6%60.3%R+25.7

In the 2024 presidential election, Madison County recorded 55,716 total votes. Republicans won the county with 62.5% of the vote compared to 35.6% for Democrats, a margin of R+26.9%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+4.4pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Madison County has shifted 1.3 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

337

Total Assets

$754.3M

Total Income

$412.6M

Per 10K Residents

61.4

nonprofits

+19.3% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

25

Median Assets

$285K

Oldest Active

1926

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
51
Human Services
34
Arts & Culture
21
Youth Development
20
Education
18
Community Improvement
13
Health Care
12
Recreation & Sports
11
Philanthropy
8
Housing & Shelter
7
Mental Health
6
Animal-Related
5
Crime & Legal
5
Public Benefit
5
Civil Rights
4
Food & Agriculture
3
Public Safety
3
International
3
Environment
2
Employment
2
Mutual Benefit
1
94.1%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $709.4M of $754.3M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Largest Nonprofits in Anderson

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF ANDERSON- MADISON COUNTY INCHealth Care$415.7M$231.3M1963
ANDERSON UNIVERSITY INCEducation$130.8M$81.9M1926
FLAGSHIP ENTERPRISE CENTER INCCommunity Improvement$38.4M$4.1M2004
MADISON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$30.9M$6.6M1992
UNIVERSITY FACILITY MINISTRY INCCommunity Improvement$21.0M$762K2024
COMMUNITY LTC INCHealth Care$20.2M$16.9M1993
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ANDERSON FOUNDATION INCHealth Care$17.1M$5.3M2003
OPERATING ENGINEERS 103 IUOE APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINING PROGRAMEmployment$14.4M$6.0M1969
HOPEWELL CENTER INCHuman Services$13.8M$9.7M1967
ANDERSON IMPACT CENTER INCEducation$7.2M$217K2012
CENTRAL INDIANA MILITARY ACADEMYEducation$5.8M$11.1M2008
ALTERNATIVES INCORPORATED OF MADISON COUNTYβ€”$3.6M$2.0M1980
LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INCEducation$3.5M$3.0M1977
PARAMOUNT HERITAGE FOUNDATION INCArts & Culture$2.8M$1.1M1989
ANDERSON FINE ARTS FOUNDATION INCβ€”$2.5M$241K1966
CHRISTIAN CENTER INCReligion$2.0M$979K1958
FLAGSHIP ENTERPRISE CAPITALCommunity Improvement$1.9M$767K2016
CLASSICAL ACADEMY INCEducation$1.8M$1.3M2020
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INCβ€”$1.6M$1.2M1987
JOBSOURCE INCCommunity Improvement$1.4M$2.0M2011
TURN AWAY NO LONGER INCHuman Services$1.4M$1.5M2021
ANDERSON HOUSING INCHousing & Shelter$1.3M$1.4M1995
CHILDREN OF PROMISE INCHuman Services$1.2M$2.7M2002
ANDERSON YOUNG BALLET THEATRE INCβ€”$1.1M$218K1981
MADISON COUNTY S P C A HUMANE SOCIETY INCAnimal-Related$1.1M$441K1973
HORIZON INTERNATIONAL INCInternational$861K$1.4M2003
INDIANA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF ANDERSON INDIANA INCReligion$850K$2.0M2021
CASA PROGRAM OF MADISON COUNTY INDIANA INCCrime & Legal$739K$943K1997
HARNESS HORSE YOUTH FOUNDATIONYouth Development$657K$180K1977
TRUSTEES OF PURDUE UNIVERSITYYouth Development$620K$215K2013
MINORITY HEALTH COALITION OF MADISON COUNTY INCHealth Care$556K$1.8M1995
OPERATION LOVE MINISTRIES INCβ€”$540K$973K1990
MADISON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INCβ€”$474K$60K1970
CIRCLE CITY CURLING CLUB INCRecreation & Sports$462K$151K2009
INTERSECT INCHealth Care$438K$540K2005
COMBAT MINISTRIES INCReligion$394K$192K2015
FRIENDS OF THE MOUNDS STATE PARK INCRecreation & Sports$327K$208K2007
GATEWAY ASSOCIATION INCHealth Care$320K$1.0M1989
MISSION HAITI MEDICALHealth Care$319K$295K2011
NEW COVENANT MINISTRYReligion$311K$75K2010
HOUSE OF HOPE OF MADISON COUNTY INCβ€”$309K$443K1987
MADISON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCβ€”$294K$2.6M1982
ANDERSON EDUCATION FOUNDATION INCEducation$285K$69K1986
MADISON COUNTY DRAMATIC PLAYERS INCArts & Culture$279K$202K1976
MADISON COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATIONHousing & Shelter$265K$29K2010
ST MARYS SCHOOL TRUSTβ€”$201K$10K1984
ANDERSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION INCArts & Culture$200K$348K1978
LIL MIRACLES PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER INCHuman Services$199K$66K2013
SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL DIST COUNCIL OF LAFAYETTE INDIANA INCHuman Services$194K$174K2018
D C MINISTRIESReligion$137K$28K2003

Anderson, IN has 337 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $754.3M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 51 organizations. 25 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 61.4 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1926.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

457

Total Approved

$132.7M

Jobs Supported

4,242

Per 10K Residents

83.2

SBA loans

+15.1% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

74

Top Lender

STAR Financial Bank

96 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)89% of all loans

Loans

405

Total Amount

$110.6M

Avg Loan

$273,146

Median Loan

$94,800

SBA Guaranteed

$81.1M(73%)

Jobs Supported

3,466

50411% of all loans

Loans

52

Total Amount

$22.1M

Avg Loan

$425,038

Median Loan

$308,500

7(a) β€” 89%504 β€” 11%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

85

19% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$24.8M

19% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$292,008

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services71 loans
NAICS 72
$43.3M
Other Services53 loans
NAICS 81
$14.9M
Health Care & Social Assistance41 loans
NAICS 62
$10.7M
Professional & Technical Services33 loans
NAICS 54
$8.7M
Retail Trade32 loans
NAICS 44
$7.9M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Bozell Apw Enterprises Inc.2$4.8M
Riley and Sons Collision Inc.1$4.3M
Chesterfield Animal Hospital P.c.2$4.0M
Global Hospitality Llc1$3.7M
Bw Anderson Venture Llc1$2.9M
J & M Motel Llc2$2.8M
Gls Associates Llc2$2.4M
Bbs Charities of Indiana, Llc1$2.1M
Bcw Diversified Inc2$2.0M
Coopers Sport Bowl Inc.1$2.0M

Anderson, IN has received 457 SBA loans totaling $132.7M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 405 loans (89% of the total), supporting 3,466 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 52 loans totaling $22.1M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Anderson is STAR Financial Bank with 96 loans. That works out to 83.2 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

9

Total Population

104,813

Avg Median Income

$67,686

Avg Home Value

$161,511

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
4601117,115$77,618$168,300$1,01173.9
4601220,248$58,538$149,400$98232.0
4601317,616$49,557$120,400$89120.9
4601618,380$35,543$66,100$8646.4
460175,421$72,468$138,500$97217.7
460512,857$77,411$190,700$1,25315.5
460562,244$72,955$191,900$99724.6
4606417,730$92,012$256,500$1,12166.8
473343,202$73,076$171,800$82324.5

Anderson, IN has 9 ZIP codes with a combined population of 104,813. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $67,686. The average median home value is $161,511. The average median monthly rent is $990.

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