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Madison

West Virginia · 3,076 residents · 7.006 sq mi
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Madison has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,894. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $96,400. Poverty is rare here, at 6.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,076
+15%since 2000
from 2,677 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
439 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 382 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
−4%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Madison
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,894
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,911 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,402
+33%since 2000
from $18,309 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−14.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing17.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.6%
−34.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
28.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−21%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(2,954)
Black2.3%(70)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(29)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other0.9%(27)
Diversity Score10.8%(331)
Diversity Score
11
−6%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+52%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 93.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.4%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
54.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison, West Virginia?

Madison, West Virginia has about 3,076 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Madison, West Virginia earns about $43,894 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 $96,400, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Madison, West Virginia?

About 16.8% 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 6.5% of people in Madison, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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