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METRO AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Madison Metro

Madison, WI · 4 counties · 535,421 residents · 3,308.838 sq mi
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Madison is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,153. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 36% 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 $139,112.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

535,421
+16%since 1990
from 462,662 in 1990
1990 – 2025
162 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 140 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.1
+8%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
440K508K577K646K715K1990201020202024Madison
2024692K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,153
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,704 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,099
+62%since 1990
from $14,882 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.7%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$139,112
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $72,753 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$611
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $440 in 1990
US average: $602
61.1%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 58.6% in 1990
38.9% rent
2.9
+26%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95%(439,463)
Black2.3%(10,706)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(5,791)
Asian1.9%(8,756)
Diversity Score14.9%(68,735)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(478,359)
Black3.2%(17,380)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(15,616)
Asian2.8%(14,999)
Diversity Score21.4%(114,627)
21
+44%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.8%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 29.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.9%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 86.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.7%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.2 min
−35%since 1990
from 20.4 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, WI?

Madison, WI has about 535,421 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Madison, WI?

The typical household in Madison, WI earns about $48,153 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madison, WI expensive?

In Madison, WI, the median home is worth about $139,112, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Madison, WI?

About 35.8% of adults age 25 and over in Madison, WI hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madison, WI?

About 8.7% of people in Madison, WI live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison, WI grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison, WI has grown since 1990. The population has added about 72,759 residents, a change of about 16 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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