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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Madison

New Jersey · 16,530 residents · 4.312 sq mi
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Madison is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $82,847. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $359,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 50% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
57% 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

16,530
+4%since 1990
from 15,850 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,833 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 3,676 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.3
+4%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
16K16K16K17K17K1990201020202024Madison
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$82,847
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,478 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$38,416
+34%since 1990
from $28,597 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.4%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$359,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $247,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,036
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $792 in 1990
US average: $602
67.0%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 66.1% in 1990
33.0% rent
4.3
−1%since 1990
from 4.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(14,593)
Black4.3%(684)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(445)
Asian3%(476)
Diversity Score24.3%(3,855)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(14,172)
Black2.9%(481)
Hispanic / Latino6%(987)
Asian3.7%(616)
Diversity Score29.2%(4,834)
29
+20%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

56.8%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 49.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.8%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 87.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
26.0%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 22.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.3 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 20.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Madison, New Jersey?

Madison, New Jersey has about 16,530 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Madison, New Jersey?

The typical household in Madison, New Jersey earns about $82,847 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madison, New Jersey expensive?

In Madison, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $359,500, and the typical rent is about $1,036 a month.

How educated are people in Madison, New Jersey?

About 56.8% of adults age 25 and over in Madison, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madison, New Jersey?

About 3.4% of people in Madison, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 680 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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