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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Madison

North Carolina · 2,262 residents · 3.54 sq mi
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Madison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,955. Population has declined 5% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $82,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,262
−5%since 1990
from 2,386 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
639 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 674 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.0
+11%since 1990
from 36.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Madison
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,955
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,377 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,208
+37%since 1990
from $12,542 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.5%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,300
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$384
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $314 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
62.8%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 65.2% in 1990
37.2% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+42%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(1,592)
Black32.4%(772)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(22)
Diversity Score56.3%(1,342)
2000
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(1,385)
Black35.5%(802)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(32)
Asian0.4%(8)
Diversity Score60.4%(1,367)
Diversity Score
60
+7%since 1990
from 56 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.3%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 60.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
−20%since 1990
from 19.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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, North Carolina?

Madison, North Carolina has about 2,262 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Madison, North Carolina?

The typical household in Madison, North Carolina earns about $29,955 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madison, North Carolina expensive?

In Madison, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $82,300, and the typical rent is about $384 a month.

How educated are people in Madison, North Carolina?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Madison, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madison, North Carolina?

About 14.5% of people in Madison, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 124 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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