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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Madison Heights

Michigan · 32,196 residents · 7.086 sq mi
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Madison Heights has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $31,757. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $59,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,196
+4%vs 2000
vs 31,101 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,544 / sq mi
+4%vs 2000
vs 4,389 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
32.7
−9%vs 2000
vs 36.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,757
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $42,326 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,192
−34%vs 2000
vs $21,429 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
8.4%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,600
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $108,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$481
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $588 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
69.5%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.1% in 2000
30.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−27%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(27,516)
Black1.8%(559)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(502)
Asian4.9%(1,535)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.2%(6,289)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(30,650)
Black1.1%(339)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(264)
Asian2.4%(772)
Other1.4%(435)
Diversity Score13.4%(4,326)
Diversity Score
13
−34%vs 2000
vs 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
−7.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.4%
−6.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+31%vs 2000
vs 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison Heights, Michigan?

Madison Heights, Michigan has about 32,196 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Madison Heights, Michigan?

The typical household in Madison Heights, Michigan earns about $31,757 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madison Heights, Michigan expensive?

In Madison Heights, Michigan, the median home is worth about $59,600, and the typical rent is about $481 a month.

How educated are people in Madison Heights, Michigan?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Madison Heights, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madison Heights, Michigan?

About 8.4% of people in Madison Heights, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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