Anderson township, Indiana
Anderson township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Anderson township is a geographic entity located in Madison County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 56,554. The land area covers 37.10 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 56,554 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.7 yrs | ±1.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 24,156 | ±518 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 27,384 | ±428 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 24,156 | ±518 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,228 | ±381 |
| Median Home Value | $127,300 | ±$8,287 |
| Median Gross Rent | $920 | ±$24 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $48,653 | ±$1,882 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,917 | ±$1,455 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.2% | ±2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 10,802 | ±1,070 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1% | ±1.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 24,566 | ±918 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.8% | ±0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF ANDERSON
GUS Population: 56,234 (2024)
ID: 163995
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
1423 CENTRAL AVE, ANDERSON IN 46016-1809
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GUS Population: 134,222 (2024)
ID: 212196
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
16 E 9TH ST, ANDERSON IN 46016-1584
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Anderson | KG-04 | Anderson, IN | |
| Regular School Anderson | 09-12 | Anderson, IN | |
| Regular School Anderson | 05-06 | Anderson, IN | |
| Regular School Anderson | KG-12 | Anderson, IN | |
| Regular School Anderson | KG-04 | Anderson, IN | |
| Regular School Anderson | KG-04 | Anderson, IN | |
| Regular School Anderson | KG-04 | Anderson, IN | |
| Regular School Anderson | 09-12 | Anderson, IN | |
| Regular School Anderson | 07-08 | Anderson, IN | |
| Regular School Anderson | KG-04 | Anderson, IN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Anderson University
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College | 2.1 mi away | 1100 E 5th St, Anderson, IN, 46012-3495 |
7656499071
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ANDERSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 111 EAST 12TH STREET, ANDERSON, IN, 46016 |
(765) 641-2456
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Summit Salon Academy
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College Vocational | 2.6 mi away | 1944 East 53rd Street, Anderson, IN, 46013 |
7656495555
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PENDLETON COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.4 mi away | 595 EAST WATER STREET, PENDLETON, IN, 46064 |
(765) 778-7527
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Ball State University
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College | 16.8 mi away | 2000 W. University Ave, Muncie, IN, 47306 |
7652891241
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MIDDLETOWN FALL CREEK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 780 HIGH STREET, MIDDLETOWN, IN, 47356 |
(765) 354-4071
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Ross Medical Education Center-Muncie
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College Vocational | 18.6 mi away | 411 W. Riggin, Muncie, IN, 47303-6413 |
7652821950
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LAPEL BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 610 MAIN STREET, LAPEL, IN, 46051 |
(765) 313-4089
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Horizon University
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College | 20.7 mi away | 7700 Indian Lake Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46236-2622 |
8005534674
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FRANKTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 102 SOUTH CHURCH STREET, FRANKTON, IN, 46044 |
(765) 551-4140
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ANDERSON SEWAGE PLT, IN US, located 2.1 miles from Anderson township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.9° | 20.7° | 27.8° | 3.00" | 8.3" |
| February | 39.3° | 23.8° | 31.5° | 2.47" | 4.7" |
| March | 50.0° | 32.3° | 41.2° | 3.47" | 1.9" |
| April | 62.7° | 42.2° | 52.5° | 4.10" | 0.1" |
| May | 72.7° | 52.8° | 62.8° | 4.56" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.1° | 61.8° | 71.4° | 5.24" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.8° | 64.8° | 74.3° | 4.34" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.4° | 63.2° | 72.8° | 3.39" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.6° | 55.9° | 66.2° | 3.12" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.7° | 45.0° | 54.9° | 3.37" | 0.1" |
| November | 50.8° | 34.8° | 42.8° | 3.66" | 0.7" |
| December | 39.4° | 26.0° | 32.7° | 3.04" | 5.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| Anderson city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Woodlawn Heights town | Town | 2.0 mi | — |
| Country Club Heights town | Town | 2.4 mi | — |
| River Forest town | Town | 2.5 mi | — |
| Edgewood town | Town | 2.7 mi | — |
| Chesterfield town | Town | 5.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1809501486. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.