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Anderson, IN

Indianapolis metropolitan areaElev. 268 m
Population
54,930
Median home
$104,300
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
13
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Anderson

With about 54,930 residents, Anderson is one of Indiana's notable places. Anderson sits in Indianapolis metropolitan area. The median age is 38.2 and the median household income is $47,221. Homes carry a median value of $104,300, and about 56% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (72.4%). Around 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
54,930
Median age
38.2
Median household income
$47,221
Per-capita income
$28,479
Poverty rate
20.4%
High-school grad or higher
87.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
Unemployment
7.5%
Avg. commute
25.4 min
Work from home
8.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White72.4%
Hispanic or Latino8.4%
Black11.9%
Asian0.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts25.7%
Service24.4%
Production, transportation & material moving20.6%
Sales & office18.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$104,300
Median gross rent
$909/mo
Owner-occupied
55.5%
Median year built
1961
Households
23,824
Avg. household size
2.22

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Anderson has 13 public schools — 6 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading27%
Math18%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Anderson High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Excel Center - AndersonHighGrades 9–12charter
Anderson Intermediate SchoolMiddleGrades 5–6
COMPASS Alternative SchoolMiddleGrades 6–10
Highland Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Anderson Elementary SchoolElementary
Eastside Elementary SchoolElementary
Edgewood Elementary SchoolElementary
Erskine Elementary SchoolElementary
Tenth Street Elementary SchoolElementary
Valley Grove Elementary SchoolElementary
Anderson Preparatory AcademyOthercharter
Southview Preschool CenterGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime10% above national
Anderson425
Indiana380
United States386
↓ 4% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime52% above national
Anderson2,967
Indiana1,688
United States1,952
↓ 22% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Anderson Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Anderson.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Madison County
Strong windRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Anderson is in Madison County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Anderson sits in Indianapolis metropolitan area. Elevation ~268 m.

Map of Anderson
Anderson, IN
Where Anderson is
IndianapolisFort WayneEvansvilleFishersSouth BendCarmelAnderson
Historic places

6 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Anderson Bank BuildingCarnegie Public LibraryGruenewald HouseParamount Theater BuildingTower HotelCentral Avenue School
Notable people from Anderson
Gary BurtonCory EdwardsMack MattinglyRay EnrightJon McLaughlinCarl ErskineWilliam Leo HigiPhill NiblockMichael CampbellGary McGhee
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Nearby cities
Fishers (17 mi)Noblesville (17 mi)Muncie (17 mi)Greenfield (21 mi)Lawrence (22 mi)Westfield (25 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Anderson, IN (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Anderson, Indiana.

Ryan Andrew Thompson, 32
Anderson · Madison County · 46012
Kenneth Lynn Johnson, 61
Anderson · Madison County · 46016
AKA Ken Johnson, Kenny Johnson
Joshua Eugene Smith, 43
Anderson · Madison County · 46012
Joseph Michael Johnson, 35
Anderson · Madison County · 46012
AKA Joseph M Johnson, Joseph Micheal Johnson
Matthew Lee Browning, 58
Anderson · Madison County · 46012
Anthony Duane Brown, 41
Anderson · Madison County · 46016
Daniel Council Smith, 40
Anderson · Madison County · 46012
AKA Dan Smith, Daniel C Smith
Daniel Council Smith, 40
Anderson · Madison County · 46011
AKA Daniel Smith
Christopher Dwayne Jones, 51
Anderson · Madison County · 46012
Christopher D Jones, 51ABSCONDER
Anderson · 46012
AKA Christopher Dwayne Jones, Christopher Duane Jones
Thomas Wayne Garcia, 62
Anderson · Madison County · 46013
AKA Thomas N Garcia, Thom Garcia
Richard Lee Jones, 70
Anderson · Madison County · 46016
AKA Lee Jones, Richard Jones
William Earl Wright, 49
Anderson · Madison County · 46011
AKA Boo X, Billy E Wright
William T Moore, 71
Anderson · Madison County · 46016
AKA William Thomas Moore, William Moore
Michael E Jackson, 71
Anderson · 46016
Michael Dean Williams, 67
Anderson · Madison County · 46011

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Anderson — frequently asked

What is the population of Anderson, Indiana?
Anderson has a population of about 54,930, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Anderson?
The median home value in Anderson is $104,300, and the median gross rent is $909/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Anderson safe? What is the crime rate?
Anderson Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 425 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Anderson face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Madison County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, cold wave, hail.
How many schools are in Anderson?
Anderson has 13 public schools (6 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Anderson?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Anderson. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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