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Anderson, IN


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Anderson, Indiana

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

The People and Families of Anderson

In Anderson, about 46% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Anderson, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the city.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Anderson. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the city nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Anderson had a median family income of $39,552.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($11,050) in Anderson than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Anderson Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Anderson, about 64% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Anderson, 93% of commuters drive to work.

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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