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Madison

Kansas · 701 residents · 0.584 sq mi
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Madison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,257. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 156 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $54,600. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
701
−18%since 2000
from 857 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,200 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,467 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.3
+2%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6457268088899701990201020202024Madison
2024925
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,257
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,536 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,907
+15%since 2000
from $15,558 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22%
US avg: 10.9%
Information19.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,600
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$561
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.3%
−41.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
30.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+54%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(818)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(12)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(36)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(653)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(20)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other5%(35)
Diversity Score19%(133)
Diversity Score
19
+357%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+84%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 91.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% 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
4.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.0%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison, Kansas?

Madison, Kansas has about 701 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Madison, Kansas?

The typical household in Madison, Kansas earns about $34,257 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madison, Kansas expensive?

In Madison, Kansas, the median home is worth about $54,600, and the typical rent is about $561 a month.

How educated are people in Madison, Kansas?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Madison, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madison, Kansas?

About 19.1% of people in Madison, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 112 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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