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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2010 ACS

Madison Micro

Madison, IN · 1 counties · 32,428 residents · 360.698 sq mi
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Madison has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,707. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $106,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,428
+2%since 2000
from 31,705 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
90 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 88 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
+8%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K30K31K32K33K1990201020202024Madison
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,707
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,189 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,278
+22%since 2000
from $17,412 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$589
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.7%
−24.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
27.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+13%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(30,321)
Black1.4%(453)
Hispanic / Latino1%(332)
Asian0.6%(186)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(2,407)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(30,463)
Black1.6%(530)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(755)
Asian0.7%(211)
Other1.6%(515)
Diversity Score14.9%(4,819)
Diversity Score
15
+96%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+31%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.2%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

MadisonCENTRAL12,304
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1 component county

Jefferson CountyCENTRAL33,279
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison, IN?

Madison, IN has about 32,428 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Madison, IN?

The typical household in Madison, IN earns about $42,707 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madison, IN expensive?

In Madison, IN, the median home is worth about $106,800, and the typical rent is about $589 a month.

How educated are people in Madison, IN?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Madison, IN hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madison, IN?

About 15.1% of people in Madison, IN live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison, IN grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison, IN has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,631 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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