Anderson, IN Demographics
A map of Anderson's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 39,184 | 71.5% |
Black | 7,894 | 14.4% |
Hispanic | 4,163 | 7.6% |
Multiracial | 2,795 | 5.1% |
Native American/Other | 428 | 0.8% |
Asian | 324 | 0.6% |
Anderson, Indiana had a population of 54,788 in 2020. It was 71.5% White, 14.4% Black, 0.6% Asian, 7.6% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 5.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Anderson, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 696 places in Indiana, Anderson is the 16th most populous. 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's White Population
39,184 residents of Anderson identify as White, or 71.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Anderson roughly similar to the White share of the population of Indiana (75.5% White). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Anderson is ranked #654 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Anderson is less White than neighboring Woodlawn Heights (79.1% White), Country Club Heights (89.8% White), River Forest (80.8% White), Edgewood (87.3% White), and Chesterfield (90.6% White).
Anderson's Black Population
7,894 residents of Anderson identify as Black, or 14.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Anderson roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Indiana (9.4% Black). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Anderson is ranked #16 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Anderson is more Black than neighboring Woodlawn Heights (3.3% Black), Country Club Heights (0% Black), River Forest (0% Black), Edgewood (5.2% Black), and Chesterfield (1.2% Black).
Anderson's Asian Population
324 residents of Anderson identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Anderson roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Indiana (2.5% Asian). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Anderson is ranked #216 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Anderson is more Asian than neighboring Woodlawn Heights (0% Asian), Country Club Heights (0% Asian), River Forest (0% Asian), and Edgewood (0.5% Asian).
Anderson's Hispanic Population
4,163 residents of Anderson identify as Hispanic, or 7.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Anderson roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Indiana (8.2% Hispanic). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Anderson is ranked #102 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Anderson is more Hispanic than neighboring Country Club Heights (5.1% Hispanic), Edgewood (2.9% Hispanic), and Chesterfield (2.6% Hispanic). Anderson is less Hispanic than neighboring Woodlawn Heights (11% Hispanic), and River Forest (7.7% Hispanic).
Anderson's Native American/Other Population
428 residents of Anderson identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Anderson roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Indiana (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Anderson is ranked #97 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Anderson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Country Club Heights (0% Native American/Other), Edgewood (0.2% Native American/Other), and Chesterfield (0.5% Native American/Other). Anderson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Woodlawn Heights (2.2% Native American/Other), and River Forest (3.8% Native American/Other).
Anderson's Multiracial Population
2,795 residents of Anderson identify as Multiracial, or 5.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Anderson roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Indiana (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Anderson is ranked #82 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Anderson is more Multiracial than neighboring Woodlawn Heights (4.4% Multiracial), Edgewood (3.8% Multiracial), and Chesterfield (4.5% Multiracial). Anderson is less Multiracial than neighboring River Forest (7.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.