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Madison

Ohio · 3,427 residents (2025 est.) · 5.087 sq mi
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Madison is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,928. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $207,100. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,417
+17%since 2000
from 2,921 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
672 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 574 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.4
+21%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,427 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Madison
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,928
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,786 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,502
+82%since 2000
from $20,621 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.1%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.318
−17%since 2010
from 0.385 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information17.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,100
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$961
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $599 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.4%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
8.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−11%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(2,851)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(24)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(105)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(3,257)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(113)
Diversity Score11.3%(385)
Diversity Score
11
+214%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+41%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.3%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.0%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 11.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+14.4 ptssince 2017
from 78.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison, Ohio?

Madison, Ohio has about 3,417 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Madison, Ohio?

The typical household in Madison, Ohio earns about $94,928 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madison, Ohio expensive?

In Madison, Ohio, the median home is worth about $207,100, and the typical rent is about $961 a month.

How educated are people in Madison, Ohio?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Madison, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madison, Ohio?

About 4.1% of people in Madison, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 940 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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