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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Madera

California · 29,305 residents · 19.707 sq mi
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Madera has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,401. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 13,902 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $68,900. At a median age of 28.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 28.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

29,305
−32%vs 2000
vs 43,207 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,487 / sq mi
−32%vs 2000
vs 2,192 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
28.2
+8%vs 2000
vs 26.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
25K37K49K60K72K1990201020202024Madera
202468K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,401
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,033 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,883
−24%vs 2000
vs $11,674 in 2000
US average: $14,340
26.9%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 32.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$68,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $92,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$412
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $527 in 2000
US average: $450
50.8%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 52.7% in 2000
49.2% rent
3.2
+8%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic25.1%(10,859)
Black3.3%(1,426)
Hispanic / Latino67.8%(29,274)
Asian1.3%(582)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.2%(24,288)
1990
White, non-Hispanic58.2%(17,066)
Black4.5%(1,314)
Hispanic / Latino53.5%(15,685)
Asian1.4%(410)
Other35.9%(10,515)
Diversity Score84.9%(24,873)
85
+51%vs 2000
vs 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.9%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
52.5%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 52.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.4%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
+2%vs 2000
vs 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madera, California?

Madera, California has about 29,305 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Madera, California?

The typical household in Madera, California earns about $21,401 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madera, California expensive?

In Madera, California, the median home is worth about $68,900, and the typical rent is about $412 a month.

How educated are people in Madera, California?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Madera, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madera, California?

About 26.9% of people in Madera, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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