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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Madison

West Virginia · 2,677 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 $29,911. Population has declined 12% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $83,600. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% 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

2,677
−12%since 1990
from 3,051 in 1990
1990 – 2025
382 / sq mi
−12%since 1990
from 435 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.7
+19%since 1990
from 36.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Madison
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,911
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,565 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,309
+49%since 1990
from $12,296 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.4%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 20.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$83,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$416
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $323 in 1990
US average: $602
70.1%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 68.6% in 1990
29.9% rent
2.8
+2%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

14.2%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 17.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.3%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 73.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.8%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
−18%since 1990
from 20.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Madison, West Virginia?

Madison, West Virginia has about 2,677 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Madison, West Virginia earns about $29,911 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 $83,600, and the typical rent is about $416 a month.

How educated are people in Madison, West Virginia?

About 14.2% 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 21.4% of people in Madison, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 374 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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