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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Madison

Indiana · 12,004 residents · 8.64 sq mi
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Madison has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,092. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $89,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,004
Unchangedsince 1990
from 12,006 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,389 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,390 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.8
+9%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K12K12K12K13K1990201020202024Madison
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,092
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,654 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,923
+50%since 1990
from $12,635 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.3%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$89,700
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$392
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $295 in 1990
US average: $602
63.3%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 61.8% in 1990
36.7% rent
2.6
+27%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(11,606)
Black2.3%(276)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(38)
Asian0.4%(53)
Diversity Score8.9%(1,063)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(11,278)
Black2.4%(287)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(163)
Asian0.8%(99)
Diversity Score11.2%(1,348)
11
+27%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.6%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 16.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.0%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 72.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.3%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
−4%since 1990
from 14.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison, Indiana?

Madison, Indiana has about 12,004 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Madison, Indiana?

The typical household in Madison, Indiana earns about $35,092 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madison, Indiana expensive?

In Madison, Indiana, the median home is worth about $89,700, and the typical rent is about $392 a month.

How educated are people in Madison, Indiana?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Madison, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madison, Indiana?

About 12.3% of people in Madison, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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