Anderson, IN Demographics

A map of Anderson's Population by Race

Anderson, Indiana has an estimated population of 55,367, a slight increase from the 54,788 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.5% White, 11.6% Black, 8.1% Hispanic, 6.7% Multiracial, 0.6% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Anderson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Anderson has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Anderson, that probability was 45.9% in 2020 and 45.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Anderson is ranked the 16th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Anderson was ranked the 16th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Anderson's White Population

40,125 residents of Anderson, or 72.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Anderson is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Anderson ranks 654th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anderson's White population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. White residents' share of Anderson's population has increased from 71.5% to 72.5%.

Anderson is less White than neighboring Woodlawn Heights (84.7% White), Country Club Heights (83.6% White), River Forest (95.2% White), Edgewood (85.7% White), and Chesterfield (84.8% White).

Anderson's Black Population

6,436 residents of Anderson, or 11.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Anderson is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Anderson ranks 16th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anderson's Black population has declined by an estimated 18.5%. Black residents' share of Anderson's population has decreased from 14.4% to 11.6%.

Anderson is more Black than neighboring Woodlawn Heights (0% Black), Country Club Heights (0% Black), River Forest (0% Black), Edgewood (1.7% Black), and Chesterfield (0.9% Black).

Anderson's Asian Population

354 residents of Anderson, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Anderson is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Anderson ranks 235th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anderson's Asian population has grown by an estimated 9.3%. Asian residents' share of Anderson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Anderson is more Asian than neighboring Woodlawn Heights (0% Asian), Country Club Heights (0% Asian), and River Forest (0% Asian). Anderson is less Asian than neighboring Edgewood (1.6% Asian), and Chesterfield (2% Asian).

Anderson's Hispanic Population

4,488 residents of Anderson, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Anderson is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Anderson ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anderson's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Anderson's population has increased from 7.6% to 8.1%.

Anderson is more Hispanic than neighboring River Forest (0% Hispanic), Edgewood (3% Hispanic), and Chesterfield (4.9% Hispanic). Anderson is less Hispanic than neighboring Woodlawn Heights (15.3% Hispanic), and Country Club Heights (9% Hispanic).

Anderson's Native American/Other Population

278 residents of Anderson, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Anderson is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Anderson ranks 115th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anderson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 35.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Anderson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Anderson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Woodlawn Heights (0% Native American/Other), Country Club Heights (0% Native American/Other), River Forest (0% Native American/Other), Edgewood (0% Native American/Other), and Chesterfield (0.4% Native American/Other).

Anderson's Multiracial Population

3,686 residents of Anderson, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Anderson is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Anderson ranks 89th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anderson's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Anderson's population has increased from 5.1% to 6.7%.

Anderson is more Multiracial than neighboring Woodlawn Heights (0% Multiracial), and River Forest (4.8% Multiracial). Anderson is less Multiracial than neighboring Country Club Heights (7.4% Multiracial), Edgewood (8.1% Multiracial), and Chesterfield (7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.