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Madison Center

Connecticut · 2,250 residents · 2.04 sq mi
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Madison Center has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,139. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $601,700. With a median age of 58.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,250
+1%since 2000
from 2,222 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,103 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,089 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.4
+26%since 2000
from 46.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Madison Center
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,139
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,609 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,990
+62%since 2000
from $42,046 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$601,700
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $285,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,172
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $783 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
39.8% rent
Afford Score
10.0
+109%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(2,134)
Black0.6%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(40)
Asian0.7%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(170)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(2,047)
Black0.7%(15)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(69)
Asian2.6%(58)
Other0.2%(4)
Diversity Score15.9%(358)
Diversity Score
16
+108%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 51.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.9 min
+120%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.5%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
55.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−97.7 ptssince 2013
from 97.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison Center, Connecticut?

Madison Center, Connecticut has about 2,250 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Madison Center, Connecticut?

The typical household in Madison Center, Connecticut earns about $60,139 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madison Center, Connecticut expensive?

In Madison Center, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $601,700, and the typical rent is about $1,172 a month.

How educated are people in Madison Center, Connecticut?

About 59.1% of adults age 25 and over in Madison Center, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madison Center, Connecticut?

About 6.0% of people in Madison Center, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison Center, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison Center, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 76 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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