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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Madison

Wisconsin · 208,054 residents · 83.088 sq mi
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Madison has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,941. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $137,700. At a median age of 30.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

208,054
+9%since 1990
from 191,262 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,504 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 2,302 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.6
+4%since 1990
from 29.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
183K209K235K261K287K1990201020202024Madison
2024278K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,941
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,420 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,498
+55%since 1990
from $15,143 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.0%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 16.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$137,700
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $74,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$644
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $472 in 1990
US average: $602
47.7%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 46.9% in 1990
52.3% rent
3.3
+29%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(173,690)
Black4.1%(7,925)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(3,614)
Asian3.9%(7,406)
Diversity Score25.3%(48,303)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82%(170,509)
Black5.8%(11,987)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(8,512)
Asian5.8%(12,000)
Diversity Score35.7%(74,329)
36
+41%since 1990
from 25 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

48.2%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 42.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.4%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 90.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
20.9%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 18.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.1 min
−33%since 1990
from 16.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison, Wisconsin?

Madison, Wisconsin has about 208,054 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Madison, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Madison, Wisconsin earns about $41,941 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madison, Wisconsin expensive?

In Madison, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $137,700, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Madison, Wisconsin?

About 48.2% of adults age 25 and over in Madison, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madison, Wisconsin?

About 15.0% of people in Madison, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16,792 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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