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Madison Heights

Michigan · 28,468 residents · 7.086 sq mi
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Madison Heights has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,668. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $137,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,468
−8%since 2000
from 31,101 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,017 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 4,389 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+7%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K29K30K31K33K1990201020202024Madison Heights
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,668
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,326 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,468
+52%since 2000
from $21,429 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,700
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$992
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $588 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.3%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
41.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−2%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76%(21,647)
Black7.7%(2,201)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(1,032)
Asian7%(1,990)
Other3.6%(1,019)
Diversity Score47.9%(13,648)
Diversity Score
48
+137%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+74%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 14.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.7%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
14.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison Heights, Michigan?

Madison Heights, Michigan has about 28,468 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Madison Heights, Michigan earns about $54,668 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 $137,700, and the typical rent is about $992 a month.

How educated are people in Madison Heights, Michigan?

About 28.0% 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 11.1% of people in Madison Heights, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison Heights, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison Heights, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,728 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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