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Madison

Georgia · 3,979 residents · 8.861 sq mi
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Madison has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,557. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $200,000. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,979
+9%since 2000
from 3,636 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
449 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 410 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+8%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Madison
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,557
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,055 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,544
+61%since 2000
from $19,551 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.578
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$200,000
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$671
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.1%
−26.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
42.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.5%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+54%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic49.7%(1,979)
Black45.5%(1,809)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(104)
Asian1%(38)
Other1.1%(45)
Diversity Score68%(2,706)
Diversity Score
68
+3%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+11%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.6%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison, Georgia?

Madison, Georgia has about 3,979 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Madison, Georgia?

The typical household in Madison, Georgia earns about $42,557 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 $200,000, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.

How educated are people in Madison, Georgia?

About 36.5% 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 19.2% 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 496 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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