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Madison

Maine · 2,533 residents · 6.427 sq mi
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Madison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $71,000. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,533
−7%since 2000
from 2,733 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
394 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 425 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+8%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Madison
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,264
+29%since 2000
from $16,526 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,000
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$866
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
41.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−7%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(2,671)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(7)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(33)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(2,354)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(36)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other1.4%(36)
Diversity Score9.4%(238)
Diversity Score
9
+679%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+59%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.2%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 49.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.0%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.3%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison, Maine?

Madison, Maine has about 2,533 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Madison, Maine?

The typical household in Madison, Maine earns about $33,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madison, Maine expensive?

In Madison, Maine, the median home is worth about $71,000, and the typical rent is about $866 a month.

How educated are people in Madison, Maine?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Madison, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madison, Maine?

About 29.0% of people in Madison, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 423 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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