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Madison

North Carolina · 2,246 residents · 3.54 sq mi
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Madison has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,026. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $109,200. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,246
−1%since 2000
from 2,262 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
634 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 639 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.4
+11%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Madison
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,026
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,955 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,818
+21%since 2000
from $17,208 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.8%
−24.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
42.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
−1%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(1,385)
Black35.5%(802)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(32)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.4%(1,367)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(1,406)
Black29.1%(653)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(115)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other2.8%(64)
Diversity Score64.7%(1,454)
Diversity Score
65
+7%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+65%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.9%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison, North Carolina?

Madison, North Carolina has about 2,246 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Madison, North Carolina earns about $40,026 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 $109,200, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Madison, North Carolina?

About 18.2% 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 19.1% 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 140 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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