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Anderson, Indiana

Introduction to Anderson, Indiana

Anderson, Indiana, in Madison county, is 34 miles NE of Indianapolis, Indiana. The city is part of the Indianapolis metropolitan statistical area. About 59,734 people live in Anderson.

Anderson History

According to historians, Anderson was either named after Chief William Anderson or Adam E. Anderson, who was a planner and architect who laid out and built the first two streets of the town. Anderson was incorporated in 1838 and as city in 1865.

Anderson and nearby Attractions

  • Paramount Theatre
  • The Anderson Center for the Arts
  • Hoosier Park
  • Mounds State Park
  • Anderson Speedway
  • Gruenewald Historic House

Things To Do In Anderson

The city offers a wide range of recreational facilities from movies, shopping, dining, and sports. There is a local golf course as well. There are many parks in the area offering a host of facilities for a variety of activities.

Anderson Transportation

Delaware County Airport offers air transportation.

Anderson Higher Education

Anderson University and Indiana Business College are local institutions where one can pursue higher education.

High Points

Anderson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyAnderson Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Anderson Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 13%Anderson Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Anderson Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Anderson, IN

Comparing Anderson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens98
Female Share of the Population98
Age of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Well-Paid Single Women57
Racial Diversity410
Well-Paid Single Men46
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty42
People in Middle Class or Better43
Median Family Income23
College Educated Adults27

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work68
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use39

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes105
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents94
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals59
Housing Recently Built35

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