Anderson, IN
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Anderson, Indiana Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
54,476
Unemployment
6.5%
Poverty
23.0%
Median Home
$78,600
Median Income
$37,110
Median Rent
$781
Anderson SnackAbility
5Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
5
Affordability
7
Diversity
8
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
5
Commute
7
Anderson, IN Crime Report
2,338Total Crimes
4,258.7Total Crimes / 100k People
81.53%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Anderson / 100k People |
Indiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,338 | 4,258.7 | 2,140.9 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 242 | 440.8 | 357.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 4 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 62 | 112.9 | 62.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 114 | 207.7 | 253.0 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 2,096 | 3,817.9 | 1,783.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 375 | 683.1 | 280.4 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 1,526 | 2,779.6 | 1,274.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 195 | 355.2 | 228.5 | 246.0 |
Anderson, IN Cost Of Living
83Anderson's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Anderson | Indiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 86 | 100 | |
| Services | 95 | 93 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 92 | 93 | 100 | |
| Health | 89 | 94 | 100 | |
| Housing | 51 | 74 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 91 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 103 | 96 | 100 | |
Anderson, IN Photos
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Rankings for Anderson in Indiana
Map Of Anderson, IN
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Population over time in Anderson
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 54,476 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 54,788 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 54,986 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 55,342 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 55,630 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 55,789 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 56,200 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 56,097 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 56,298 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 56,767 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Anderson
| Race | Anderson | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.6% | 78.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 15.0% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 2.3% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.9% | 2.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 5.9% | 7.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Anderson
| Gender | Anderson | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Anderson for adults over 25
| Education | Anderson | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 41.0% | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 17.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Anderson, Indiana
| Income | Anderson | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.8% | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.9% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.3% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.8% | 9.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.7% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.4% | 19.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.2% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.8% | 14.7% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.3% | 5.2% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.9% | 4.5% | 8.3% |
