NEIGHBORHOOD
Madison
New York · New York · 38,197 residents · 0.98 sq mi
The short version
Madison has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,058. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $922,079. Despite a median home value of $922,079, the poverty rate sits 35% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 15 census tracts that make up Madison; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
44% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
38,197
Population density
38,977 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$74,058
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$42,175
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.496
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.7%
Finance & insurance8.8%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
Other services8.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
Public administration5.7%
Retail trade3.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Education & health services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$922,079
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,858
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.4%
55.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.5
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(22,699)
Black3.6%(1,362)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(2,697)
Asian25%(9,553)
Other4.9%(1,886)
Diversity Score72%(27,483)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(22,699)
Black3.6%(1,362)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(2,697)
Asian25%(9,553)
Other4.9%(1,886)
Diversity Score72%(27,483)
Diversity Score
72
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
39.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
28.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
37.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
40.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.7%
Female
51.3%
Foreign born
49.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
36.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Madison, New York, New York?
Madison, New York, New York has about 38,197 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Madison, New York, New York?
The typical household in Madison, New York, New York earns about $74,058 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Madison, New York, New York expensive?
In Madison, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $922,079, and the typical rent is about $1,858 a month.
How educated are people in Madison, New York, New York?
About 43.8% of adults age 25 and over in Madison, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Madison, New York, New York?
About 16.8% of people in Madison, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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