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Madison

Georgia · 4,447 residents · 8.861 sq mi
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Madison is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,750. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $269,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,447
+22%since 2000
from 3,636 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
42.6
+15%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Madison
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.9%(263)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96%(267)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.8%(260)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.7%(296)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.2%(276)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.1%(494)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.7%(475)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.9%(528)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.6%(606)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.2%(541)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.3%(323)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.7%(118)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,750
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,055 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,092
+115%since 2000
from $19,551 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.2%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$269,500
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$913
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
45.9% rent
Afford Score
3.4
−28%since 2009
from 4.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.8%(2,215)
Black43.2%(1,919)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(138)
Asian0.7%(33)
Other2.3%(102)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican3.9%(162)
Ancestry
American32%(1,326)
English16.4%(678)
Irish8.6%(357)
Scotch-Irish4.7%(193)
German4.1%(169)
Scottish3.6%(148)
French2.1%(87)
British1.6%(68)
Welsh1.6%(67)
Italian0.5%(19)
Norwegian0.4%(18)
Dutch0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Scotch-Irish population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
−19%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.3%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.1%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
−70.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married26.1%(408)
Married57.5%(900)
Widowed3.6%(56)
Divorced12.8%(200)
Women 15+
Never married29.2%(768)
Married41.6%(1,095)
Widowed12.6%(332)
Divorced16.6%(438)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison, Georgia?

Madison, Georgia has about 4,447 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Madison, Georgia?

The typical household in Madison, Georgia earns about $79,750 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 $269,500, and the typical rent is about $913 a month.

How educated are people in Madison, Georgia?

About 35.5% 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 4.5% 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 964 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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