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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Madison

West Virginia · 3,051 residents · 7.006 sq mi
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Madison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,565. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $62,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.9
US median: 33.0
Average education
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,051
+14%vs 2000
vs 2,677 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
435 / sq mi
+14%vs 2000
vs 382 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
36.9
−16%vs 2000
vs 43.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,565
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,911 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,296
−33%vs 2000
vs $18,309 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
20.8%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $83,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$323
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $416 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
68.6%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.1% in 2000
31.4% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−2%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(2,533)
Black4.1%(110)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(7)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.5%(308)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(2,892)
Black3.9%(120)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(8)
Asian1.2%(37)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score13.1%(399)
Diversity Score
13
+13%vs 2000
vs 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.6%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+22%vs 2000
vs 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison, West Virginia?

Madison, West Virginia has about 3,051 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Madison, West Virginia?

The typical household in Madison, West Virginia earns about $22,565 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madison, West Virginia expensive?

In Madison, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $62,100, and the typical rent is about $323 a month.

How educated are people in Madison, West Virginia?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Madison, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madison, West Virginia?

About 20.8% of people in Madison, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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