Anderson, Indiana

Anderson, Indiana
Official seal of Anderson, Indiana
Nickname: 
"Queen City of the Gas Belt"
Motto: 
Performance. Talent. Inspiration.
Location in Madison County, Indiana.
Location in Madison County, Indiana.
Anderson is located in Indiana
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Anderson
Anderson is located in the United States
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Anderson
Anderson is located in North America
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Anderson
Coordinates: 40°06′20″N 85°41′20″W / 40.10556°N 85.68889°W / 40.10556; -85.68889
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyMadison
TownshipsAnderson (primarily)
Adams, Fall Creek, Lafayette, Richland, Union (small sections)
Government
 • MayorThomas Broderick Jr. (D)[citation needed]
Area
 • Total41.71 sq mi (108.04 km2)
 • Land41.60 sq mi (107.74 km2)
 • Water0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2)
Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Population
 • Total54,788
 • Density1,317.08/sq mi (508.52/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
46011, 46012, 46013, 46016, 46017
Area code765
FIPS code18-01468
GNIS ID2393952[2]
Websitewww.cityofanderson.com

Anderson is a city in Madison County, Indiana, United States,[4] and the county seat of Madison County. The population was 54,788 at the 2020 census.[3] It is named after Chief William Anderson. The city is the headquarters of the Church of God and its Anderson University. Highlights of the city include the historic Paramount Theatre and the Gruenewald House.

  1. ^ "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Indiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Anderson, Indiana
  3. ^ a b "P1. Race – Anderson city, Indiana: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  4. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07.