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Madison

Georgia · 5,179 residents (2025 est.) · 8.861 sq mi
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Madison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,510. Population has grown 34% since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $347,200. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,864
+34%since 2000
from 3,636 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
549 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 410 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.8
+24%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,179 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Madison
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,510
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,055 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,701
+195%since 2000
from $19,551 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.596
+3%since 2010
from 0.578 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$347,200
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,165
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.6%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
46.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+85%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.3%(1,755)
Black47.6%(1,730)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(76)
Asian1%(36)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.3%(2,409)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(3,073)
Black34.8%(1,692)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2%(99)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.9%(2,915)
Diversity Score
60
−10%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.1%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.7%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
−2%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.8%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
62.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2012
from 15.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
−72.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.4%
+17.7 ptssince 2017
from 71.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison, Georgia?

Madison, Georgia has about 4,864 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Madison, Georgia?

The typical household in Madison, Georgia earns about $61,510 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madison, Georgia expensive?

In Madison, Georgia, the median home is worth about $347,200, and the typical rent is about $1,165 a month.

How educated are people in Madison, Georgia?

About 45.1% of adults age 25 and over in Madison, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madison, Georgia?

About 12.6% of people in Madison, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,381 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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