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Madison

Virginia · 205 residents · 0.236 sq mi
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Madison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,385. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $334,600. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
205
−2%since 2000
from 210 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
869 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 890 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
−2%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1382052723384051990201020202024Madison
2024273
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,385
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,624
−13%since 2000
from $21,445 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information25.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food7.1%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$334,600
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$815
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $497 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 45.9% in 2000
56.5% rent
Afford Score
9.5
+132%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.9%(151)
Black28.1%(59)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.5%(106)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(167)
Black10.2%(21)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(4)
Diversity Score30.6%(63)
Diversity Score
31
−39%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+38%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.8%
−17.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.6%
−47.7 ptssince 2013
from 65.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison, Virginia?

Madison, Virginia has about 205 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Madison, Virginia?

The typical household in Madison, Virginia earns about $35,385 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madison, Virginia expensive?

In Madison, Virginia, the median home is worth about $334,600, and the typical rent is about $815 a month.

How educated are people in Madison, Virginia?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Madison, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madison, Virginia?

About 21.0% of people in Madison, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 88 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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

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