Madison, WI

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Madison Overview

268,516
TOTAL POPULATION
134,672
MALE POPULATION
133,844
FEMALE POPULATION
100.62
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.39
FEMALES / 100 MALES
31.6
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$46,652
PER CAPITA INCOME
$111,576
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$74,895
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
20.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
79.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,994
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
161,229
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
70.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Madison Area Codes

Race in Madison

The most populous races in Madison are White / Caucasian (200,384 | 74.6%), Asian (22,519 | 8.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (20,976 | 7.8%).
Race in Madison
Race# Population% Population
Asian22,5198.4%
Black / African American19,6197.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific530.0%
Hispanic or Latino20,9767.8%
Native / Alaskan7560.3%
White / Caucasian200,38474.6%
Two or more Races20,8467.8%
Some other Race4,3391.6%
Total268,516100.0%

Ancestry in Madison

The most populous ancestries reported in Madison are German (77,796 | 29.0%), Irish (32,743 | 12.2%), English (23,499 | 8.7%), Norwegian (17,450 | 6.5%), and Polish (15,168 | 5.7%), together accounting for 62.1% of all Madison residents.
Ancestry in Madison
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan330.0%
African5,4362.0%
Albanian1510.1%
Aleut110.0%
American5,4012.0%
Apache890.0%
Arab1,6710.6%
Argentinean3960.2%
Armenian640.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac80.0%
Australian740.0%
Austrian7680.3%
Bahamian710.0%
Bangladeshi2,5160.9%
Barbadian250.0%
Basque380.0%
Belgian7590.3%
Belizean270.0%
Bhutanese1,2740.5%
Bolivian350.0%
Brazilian3390.1%
British2,1150.8%
Bulgarian800.0%
Burmese2,0610.8%
Cajun180.0%
Cambodian590.0%
Canadian4890.2%
Cape Verdean90.0%
Celtic270.0%
Central American1,2290.5%
Central American Indian810.0%
Cherokee4630.2%
Cheyenne20.0%
Chickasaw2350.1%
Chilean1220.1%
Chinese150.0%
Chippewa4440.2%
Choctaw270.0%
Colombian1,1990.4%
Costa Rican1730.1%
Creek50.0%
Croatian6170.2%
Crow10.0%
Cuban4660.2%
Cypriot60.0%
Czech3,0511.1%
Czechoslovakian3200.1%
Danish2,0820.8%
Delaware40.0%
Dominican1940.1%
Dutch4,7281.8%
Eastern European1,3650.5%
Ecuadorian1430.1%
Egyptian3540.1%
English23,4998.7%
Estonian180.0%
Ethiopian860.0%
European5,4852.0%
Fijian90.0%
Filipino5380.2%
Finnish1,1720.4%
French5,8162.2%
French Canadian1,1970.4%
German77,79629.0%
German Russian770.0%
Ghanaian880.0%
Greek1,1180.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro190.0%
Guatemalan2950.1%
Guyanese1160.0%
Haitian1310.1%
Honduran2080.1%
Hopi90.0%
Hungarian1,0940.4%
Icelander820.0%
Indian (Asian)8,4373.1%
Indonesian680.0%
Inupiat220.0%
Iranian5190.2%
Iraqi530.0%
Irish32,74312.2%
Iroquois810.0%
Israeli1280.1%
Italian10,7114.0%
Jamaican2890.1%
Japanese3280.1%
Jordanian850.0%
Kenyan60.0%
Korean1,5810.6%
Laotian1880.1%
Latvian1130.0%
Lebanese2290.1%
Liberian2310.1%
Lithuanian1,0770.4%
Lumbee120.0%
Luxembourger3400.1%
Macedonian690.0%
Malaysian6820.3%
Menominee1530.1%
Mexican12,4604.6%
Mexican American Indian1860.1%
Mongolian560.0%
Native Hawaiian1590.1%
Navajo140.0%
New Zealander110.0%
Nicaraguan4560.2%
Nigerian3220.1%
Northern European9860.4%
Norwegian17,4506.5%
Okinawan130.0%
Osage50.0%
Ottawa270.0%
Pakistani4040.2%
Palestinian1810.1%
Panamanian210.0%
Pennsylvania German390.0%
Peruvian2040.1%
Polish15,1685.7%
Portuguese4310.2%
Potawatomi600.0%
Pueblo2250.1%
Puerto Rican2,0290.8%
Romanian4490.2%
Russian2,6381.0%
Salvadoran760.0%
Samoan790.0%
Scandinavian1,2770.5%
Scotch-Irish1,4680.5%
Scottish4,8311.8%
Senegalese1260.1%
Serbian2030.1%
Sioux520.0%
Slavic3250.1%
Slovak6320.2%
Slovene2990.1%
Somali1050.0%
South African510.0%
South American3,1201.2%
South American Indian540.0%
Spaniard8250.3%
Spanish2700.1%
Sri Lankan1,2600.5%
Subsaharan African6,7442.5%
Sudanese400.0%
Swedish5,7202.1%
Swiss3,4791.3%
Syrian620.0%
Taiwanese160.0%
Thai6,4402.4%
Turkish2740.1%
Ukrainian8390.3%
Uruguayan3650.1%
Venezuelan6410.2%
Vietnamese1690.1%
Welsh1,8150.7%
West Indian760.0%
Yugoslavian720.0%
Zimbabwean60.0%
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Immigrants in Madison

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Madison came from Asia (15,420 | 5.7%), Latin America (7,762 | 2.9%), Eastern Asia (6,320 | 2.4%), South Central Asia (5,265 | 2.0%), and China (4,981 | 1.9%), together accounting for 14.8% of all Madison residents.
Immigrants in Madison
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan330.0%
Africa2,4320.9%
Albania90.0%
Argentina3080.1%
Asia15,4205.7%
Australia990.0%
Austria510.0%
Bahamas390.0%
Bangladesh2090.1%
Barbados640.0%
Belarus730.0%
Belgium560.0%
Bolivia490.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina240.0%
Brazil4230.2%
Bulgaria380.0%
Cambodia1590.1%
Cameroon1310.1%
Canada6940.3%
Caribbean4960.2%
Central America4,5301.7%
Chile660.0%
China4,9811.9%
Colombia8640.3%
Cuba1320.1%
Czechoslovakia720.0%
Denmark500.0%
Dominican Republic350.0%
Eastern Africa2700.1%
Eastern Asia6,3202.4%
Eastern Europe1,7070.6%
Ecuador550.0%
Egypt1840.1%
El Salvador60.0%
England3710.1%
Eritrea80.0%
Ethiopia670.0%
Europe4,0021.5%
France950.0%
Germany3660.1%
Ghana690.0%
Greece900.0%
Guatemala2000.1%
Guyana820.0%
Haiti950.0%
Honduras1200.0%
Hong Kong1330.1%
Hungary300.0%
India3,8861.5%
Indonesia1300.1%
Iran3050.1%
Iraq820.0%
Ireland390.0%
Israel610.0%
Italy1910.1%
Jamaica1310.1%
Japan4410.2%
Jordan1230.1%
Kazakhstan50.0%
Kenya470.0%
Korea8390.3%
Kuwait520.0%
Laos7330.3%
Latin America7,7622.9%
Latvia290.0%
Lebanon100.0%
Liberia2000.1%
Lithuania80.0%
Malaysia2670.1%
Mexico4,0771.5%
Middle Africa1880.1%
Moldova320.0%
Morocco190.0%
Nepal2380.1%
Netherlands160.0%
Nicaragua810.0%
Nigeria840.0%
Northern Africa3720.1%
Northern Europe1,1510.4%
Oceania1240.1%
Pakistan2930.1%
Panama460.0%
Peru1280.1%
Philippines5060.2%
Poland5330.2%
Portugal160.0%
Romania1420.1%
Russia4780.2%
Saudi Arabia630.0%
Scotland1720.1%
Senegal1260.1%
Sierra Leone1400.1%
Singapore210.0%
Somalia960.0%
South Africa1020.0%
South America2,7361.0%
South Central Asia5,2652.0%
South Eastern Asia3,0031.1%
Southern Europe5320.2%
Spain2350.1%
Sri Lanka1990.1%
Sudan400.0%
Sweden750.0%
Switzerland280.0%
Syria1340.1%
Taiwan5270.2%
Thailand6930.3%
Turkey2150.1%
Ukraine820.0%
Uruguay2440.1%
Venezuela5000.2%
Vietnam3710.1%
Western Africa1,1930.4%
Western Asia7780.3%
Western Europe6120.2%
Zaire570.0%
Zimbabwe300.0%
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Sex and Age in Madison

Sex and Age in Madison

The most populous age groups in Madison are 20 to 24 Years (21,114 | 15.7%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (20,738 | 15.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Madison
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,878 (5.1%)6,397 (4.8%)
5 to 9 Years5,797 (4.3%)5,420 (4.1%)
10 to 14 Years5,886 (4.4%)6,726 (5.0%)
15 to 19 Years9,866 (7.3%)10,792 (8.1%)
20 to 24 Years21,114 (15.7%)20,738 (15.5%)
25 to 29 Years14,745 (11.0%)12,297 (9.2%)
30 to 34 Years12,305 (9.1%)10,599 (7.9%)
35 to 39 Years9,048 (6.7%)9,110 (6.8%)
40 to 44 Years8,142 (6.0%)7,147 (5.3%)
45 to 49 Years6,925 (5.1%)5,818 (4.3%)
50 to 54 Years6,405 (4.8%)6,646 (5.0%)
55 to 59 Years6,165 (4.6%)6,897 (5.1%)
60 to 64 Years6,066 (4.5%)6,346 (4.7%)
65 to 69 Years5,267 (3.9%)5,856 (4.4%)
70 to 74 Years4,381 (3.3%)5,134 (3.8%)
75 to 79 Years2,696 (2.0%)3,172 (2.4%)
80 to 84 Years1,676 (1.2%)2,066 (1.5%)
85 Years and over1,310 (1.0%)2,683 (2.0%)
Total134,672 (100.0%)133,844 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Madison

Median Family Size in Madison

The median family size in Madison is 2.85 persons per family, with married-couple families (41,295 | 77.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.87 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (3,662 | 6.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.60 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Madison
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple41,295 (77.3%)2.87
Single Male/Father3,662 (6.9%)2.60
Single Female/Mother8,437 (15.8%)2.87
Total Families53,394 (100.0%)2.85

Median Household Size in Madison

The median household size in Madison is 2.12 persons per household, with single female/mother households (8,437 | 7.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.08 persons per household. non-family households (67,115 | 55.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.49 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Madison
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple41,295 (34.3%)2.89
Single Male/Father3,662 (3.0%)2.94
Single Female/Mother8,437 (7.0%)3.08
Non-family67,115 (55.7%)1.49
Total Households120,509 (100.0%)2.12

Household Size by Marriage Status in Madison

Out of a total of 120,509 households in Madison, 53,394 (44.3%) are family households, while 67,115 (55.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 27,161, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 46,092.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Madison
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-46,092 (38.3%)
2-Person Households27,161 (22.5%)15,402 (12.8%)
3-Person Households12,198 (10.1%)2,641 (2.2%)
4-Person Households9,032 (7.5%)2,035 (1.7%)
5-Person Households3,448 (2.9%)661 (0.5%)
6-Person Households991 (0.8%)153 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households564 (0.5%)131 (0.1%)
Total53,394 (44.3%)67,115 (55.7%)

Female Fertility in Madison

Fertility by Age in Madison

Average fertility rate in Madison is 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 68.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Madison
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years12 (0.4%)1.0
20 to 34 years1,950 (68.7%)45.0
35 to 50 years877 (30.9%)37.0
Total2,839 (100.0%)36.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Madison

82.1% of women with births (2,839) in Madison are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 9.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Madison
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years1,537 (78.8%)413 (21.2%)
35 to 50 years795 (90.6%)82 (9.3%)
Total2,331 (82.1%)508 (17.9%)

Fertility by Education in Madison

Average fertility rate in Madison is 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 77.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 13.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree represent 39.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Madison
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School71 (2.5%)13.0
High School Diploma227 (8.0%)22.0
College or Associate's Degree448 (15.8%)20.0
Bachelor's Degree960 (33.8%)38.0
Graduate Degree1,133 (39.9%)77.0
Total2,839 (100.0%)36.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Madison

17.9% of women with births in Madison are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 94.6% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 73.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Madison
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School63 (88.7%)8 (11.3%)
High School Diploma61 (26.9%)166 (73.1%)
College or Associate's Degree236 (52.7%)212 (47.3%)
Bachelor's Degree908 (94.6%)52 (5.4%)
Graduate Degree1,064 (93.9%)69 (6.1%)
Total2,331 (82.1%)508 (17.9%)

Income in Madison

Income Overview in Madison

Per Capita Income in Madison is $46,652, while median incomes of families and households are $111,576 and $74,895 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income268,516$46,652
Median Family Income53,394$111,576
Mean Family Income53,394$142,931
Median Household Income120,509$74,895
Mean Household Income120,509$102,296
Income Deficit53,394$9,994
Wage / Income Gap (%)268,51620.55%
Wage / Income Gap ($)268,51679.45¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index268,5160.47

Earnings by Sex in Madison

Average Earnings in Madison are $41,464, $46,253 for men and $36,746 for women, a difference of 20.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Madison
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male90,732 (52.0%)$46,253
Female83,824 (48.0%)$36,746
Total174,556 (100.0%)$41,464

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Madison

The most common earnings brackets in Madison are $100,000+ for men (16,298 | 18.0%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (8,078 | 9.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Madison
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less3,883 (4.3%)6,173 (7.4%)
$2,500 to $4,9994,078 (4.5%)4,467 (5.3%)
$5,000 to $7,4994,081 (4.5%)5,049 (6.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,852 (3.1%)3,240 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,634 (2.9%)3,163 (3.8%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,022 (2.2%)2,129 (2.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4992,353 (2.6%)2,161 (2.6%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,908 (2.1%)1,574 (1.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,643 (1.8%)1,940 (2.3%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,004 (2.2%)1,906 (2.3%)
$25,000 to $29,9993,662 (4.0%)4,360 (5.2%)
$30,000 to $34,9994,728 (5.2%)4,284 (5.1%)
$35,000 to $39,9994,371 (4.8%)4,360 (5.2%)
$40,000 to $44,9993,847 (4.2%)3,851 (4.6%)
$45,000 to $49,9993,666 (4.0%)4,206 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9993,263 (3.6%)3,416 (4.1%)
$55,000 to $64,9997,684 (8.5%)6,355 (7.6%)
$65,000 to $74,9995,424 (6.0%)5,166 (6.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99910,331 (11.4%)8,078 (9.6%)
$100,000+16,298 (18.0%)7,946 (9.5%)
Total90,732 (100.0%)83,824 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Madison

Average earnings in Madison are $59,554 for men and $50,029 for women, a difference of 16.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $81,502, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $32,385. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $65,740, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $26,486.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Madison
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$32,385$26,486
High School Diploma$40,322$31,805
College or Associate's Degree$46,241$41,246
Bachelor's Degree$70,121$57,787
Graduate Degree$81,502$65,740
Total$59,554$50,029

Family Income in Madison

Family Income Brackets in Madison

According to the Madison family income data, there are 12,601 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 587 families (1.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Madison
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,1212.1%
$10,000 to $14,9995871.1%
$15,000 to $24,9991,6023.0%
$25,000 to $34,9991,6553.1%
$35,000 to $49,9994,0057.5%
$50,000 to $74,9996,94113.0%
$75,000 to $99,9997,31513.7%
$100,000 to $149,99912,60123.6%
$150,000 to $199,9998,16915.3%
$200,000+9,39717.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Madison

7+ person families (403 | 0.7%) account for the highest median family income in Madison with $250,001 per family, while 2-person families (28,652 | 53.7%) have the highest median income of $51,738 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Madison
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families28,652 (53.7%)$103,476
3-Person Families11,677 (21.9%)$116,888
4-Person Families8,613 (16.1%)$133,568
5-Person Families3,172 (5.9%)$127,188
6-Person Families877 (1.6%)$112,679
7+ Person Families403 (0.7%)$250,001
Total53,394 (100.0%)$111,576

Family Income by Number of Earners in Madison

The median family income in Madison is $111,576, with families comprising 3+ earners (4,490) having the highest median family income of $148,915, while families with 1 earner (15,249) have the lowest median family income of $74,305, accounting for 8.4% and 28.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Madison
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners6,830 (12.8%)$78,355
1 Earner15,249 (28.6%)$74,305
2 Earners26,825 (50.2%)$132,184
3+ Earners4,490 (8.4%)$148,915
Total53,394 (100.0%)$111,576

Household Income in Madison

Household Income Brackets in Madison

With 21,210 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Madison, accounting for 17.6% of all households. In contrast, only 3,856 households (3.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Madison
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0007,7136.4%
$10,000 to $14,9993,8563.2%
$15,000 to $24,9997,4726.2%
$25,000 to $34,9998,9187.4%
$35,000 to $49,99912,65310.5%
$50,000 to $74,99919,76316.4%
$75,000 to $99,99915,66613.0%
$100,000 to $149,99921,21017.6%
$150,000 to $199,99911,3289.4%
$200,000+12,05110.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Madison

The median household income in Madison is $74,895, with the highest median household income of $93,320 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 31,278 households (26.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $29,779, with 18,319 households (15.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Madison
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years18,319 (15.2%)$29,779
25 to 44 Years47,954 (39.8%)$84,885
45 to 64 Years31,278 (26.0%)$93,320
65+ Years22,958 (19.1%)$70,677
Total120,509 (100.0%)$74,895

Poverty in Madison

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Madison

With 16.0% poverty level for males and 17.7% for females among the residents of Madison, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 11,027 males (46.9%) and 13,019 females (56.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Madison
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years734 (10.7%)809 (12.7%)
5 Years66 (4.8%)48 (5.1%)
6 to 11 Years944 (13.9%)1,170 (16.3%)
12 to 14 Years456 (13.2%)623 (15.6%)
15 Years179 (15.0%)213 (17.9%)
16 and 17 Years228 (11.5%)163 (8.6%)
18 to 24 Years11,027 (46.9%)13,019 (56.3%)
25 to 34 Years2,712 (10.1%)2,361 (10.3%)
35 to 44 Years1,406 (8.3%)1,326 (8.2%)
45 to 54 Years811 (6.1%)933 (7.5%)
55 to 64 Years1,044 (8.6%)804 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years885 (9.3%)684 (6.3%)
75 Years and over196 (3.5%)544 (7.2%)
Total20,688 (16.0%)22,697 (17.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Madison

According to the poverty statistics in Madison, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.5% of males and 94.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Madison
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,123 (89.3%)5,576 (87.3%)
5 Years1,299 (95.2%)900 (94.9%)
6 to 11 Years5,838 (86.1%)5,997 (83.7%)
12 to 14 Years2,989 (86.8%)3,376 (84.4%)
15 Years1,016 (85.0%)979 (82.1%)
16 and 17 Years1,756 (88.5%)1,725 (91.4%)
18 to 24 Years12,481 (53.1%)10,087 (43.7%)
25 to 34 Years24,105 (89.9%)20,511 (89.7%)
35 to 44 Years15,636 (91.7%)14,901 (91.8%)
45 to 54 Years12,382 (93.9%)11,488 (92.5%)
55 to 64 Years11,045 (91.4%)12,372 (93.9%)
65 to 74 Years8,653 (90.7%)10,238 (93.7%)
75 Years and over5,427 (96.5%)7,039 (92.8%)
Total108,750 (84.0%)105,189 (82.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Madison

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Madison show that 2.4% or 969 of the total 41,295 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 30.1%, comprising of 52 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.5%, which includes 382 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Madison
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children24,539 (98.5%)382 (1.5%)
1 or 2 Children13,473 (97.2%)395 (2.9%)
3 or 4 Children2,193 (94.0%)140 (6.0%)
5 or more Children121 (69.9%)52 (30.1%)
Total40,326 (97.7%)969 (2.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Madison

According to the poverty data in Madison, 16.5% or 603 single-father households and 19.2% or 1,616 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 21 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 27 households (81.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Madison
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children108 (8.9%)248 (9.1%)
1 or 2 Children365 (16.4%)922 (19.9%)
3 or 4 Children109 (52.4%)419 (40.6%)
5 or more Children21 (100.0%)27 (81.8%)
Total603 (16.5%)1,616 (19.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Madison

The poverty data for Madison shows that 969 of the married-couple family households (2.4%) and 2,219 of the single-parent households (18.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 52 households (30.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 48 household (88.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Madison
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children382 (1.5%)356 (9.0%)
1 or 2 Children395 (2.9%)1,287 (18.7%)
3 or 4 Children140 (6.0%)528 (42.5%)
5 or more Children52 (30.1%)48 (88.9%)
Total969 (2.4%)2,219 (18.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Madison

Employment by Class of Employer in Madison

Among the 154,669 employed individuals in Madison, private company employees (92,248 | 59.6%), state government employees (26,512 | 17.1%), and not-for-profit organizations (15,732 | 10.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Madison
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees92,24859.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3,7092.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5,6543.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations15,73210.2%
Local Government Employees7,9515.1%
State Government Employees26,51217.1%
Federal Government Employees2,7471.8%
Unpaid Family Workers1160.1%
Total154,669100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Madison

According to the labor force statistics for Madison, out of the total population over 16 years of age (229,019), 70.4% or 161,229 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.6% or 4,192 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 90.2% or 20,659 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 4.6% or 379 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Madison
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years8,238 (45.1%)379 (4.6%)
20 to 24 Years31,222 (74.6%)1,249 (4.0%)
25 to 29 Years24,203 (89.5%)508 (2.1%)
30 to 34 Years20,659 (90.2%)454 (2.2%)
35 to 44 Years29,400 (87.9%)559 (1.9%)
45 to 54 Years22,286 (86.4%)557 (2.5%)
55 to 59 Years10,293 (78.8%)206 (2.0%)
60 to 64 Years8,403 (67.7%)151 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years5,428 (26.3%)98 (1.8%)
75 Years and over1,061 (7.8%)4 (0.4%)
Total161,229 (70.4%)4,192 (2.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Madison

According to labor force statistics for Madison, 85.6% of individuals (115,270) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (134,661) are in the labor force, with 2.1% or 2,421 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.5% or 73,906 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.0% or 528 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Madison
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School3,756 (65.5%)109 (1.9%)
High School Diploma13,195 (76.5%)690 (4.0%)
College / Associate Degree24,401 (81.3%)990 (3.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher73,906 (90.5%)1,143 (1.4%)
Total115,270 (85.6%)2,828 (2.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Madison

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Madison are Community & Social Service (24,693 | 15.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (24,659 | 15.7%), Management (16,379 | 10.4%), Education Instruction & Library (15,231 | 9.7%), and Computers & Mathematics (13,272 | 8.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Madison

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Madison, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (78.1%), Computers & Mathematics (76.5%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (68.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (74.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.3%), and Education, Arts & Media (71.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Madison
OccupationMaleFemale
Management8,887 (54.3%)7,492 (45.7%)
Business & Financial5,516 (52.6%)4,979 (47.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science16,907 (68.6%)7,752 (31.4%)
Computers & Mathematics10,160 (76.5%)3,112 (23.4%)
Architecture & Engineering3,295 (78.1%)925 (21.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science3,452 (48.2%)3,715 (51.8%)
Community & Social Service 10,199 (41.3%)14,494 (58.7%)
Education, Arts & Media952 (29.0%)2,327 (71.0%)
Legal Services & Support1,035 (51.1%)992 (48.9%)
Education Instruction & Library6,153 (40.4%)9,078 (59.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2,059 (49.5%)2,097 (50.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating3,226 (26.7%)8,876 (73.3%)
Health Technologists2,370 (26.1%)6,727 (74.0%)
Total (Category)44,735 (50.6%)43,593 (49.3%)
Total (Overall)81,414 (51.9%)75,343 (48.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Madison are Food Preparation & Serving (9,832 | 6.3%), Healthcare Support (4,787 | 3.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (3,519 | 2.2%), Personal Care & Service (3,220 | 2.1%), and Security & Protection (1,823 | 1.2%).
Services Occupations in Madison

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Madison, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (77.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (70.4%), and Security & Protection (67.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (81.2%), Personal Care & Service (75.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (47.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Madison
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support900 (18.8%)3,887 (81.2%)
Security & Protection1,223 (67.1%)600 (32.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention861 (63.5%)495 (36.5%)
Law Enforcement362 (77.5%)105 (22.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving5,205 (52.9%)4,627 (47.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,477 (70.4%)1,042 (29.6%)
Personal Care & Service799 (24.8%)2,421 (75.2%)
Total (Category)10,604 (45.7%)12,577 (54.3%)
Total (Overall)81,414 (51.9%)75,343 (48.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Madison are Office & Administration (14,889 | 9.5%), and Sales & Related (11,310 | 7.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Madison

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Madison
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related6,132 (54.2%)5,178 (45.8%)
Office & Administration5,231 (35.1%)9,658 (64.9%)
Total (Category)11,363 (43.4%)14,836 (56.6%)
Total (Overall)81,414 (51.9%)75,343 (48.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Madison are Construction & Extraction (3,023 | 1.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,472 | 1.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (227 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Madison

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Madison
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry65 (28.6%)162 (71.4%)
Construction & Extraction2,954 (97.7%)69 (2.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2,298 (93.0%)174 (7.0%)
Total (Category)5,317 (92.9%)405 (7.1%)
Total (Overall)81,414 (51.9%)75,343 (48.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Madison are Production (6,640 | 4.2%), Material Moving (4,083 | 2.6%), and Transportation (2,604 | 1.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Madison

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Madison
OccupationMaleFemale
Production4,380 (66.0%)2,260 (34.0%)
Transportation2,100 (80.6%)504 (19.4%)
Material Moving2,915 (71.4%)1,168 (28.6%)
Total (Category)9,395 (70.5%)3,932 (29.5%)
Total (Overall)81,414 (51.9%)75,343 (48.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Madison

Employment Industries in Madison

The major employment industries in Madison include Educational Services (26,538 | 16.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (23,564 | 15.0%), Professional & Scientific (20,316 | 13.0%), Retail Trade (13,591 | 8.7%), and Manufacturing (12,603 | 8.0%).
Employment Industries in Madison

Employment Industries by Sex in Madison

The Madison industries that see more men than women are Construction (91.8%), Transportation & Warehousing (78.2%), and Wholesale Trade (72.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (73.8%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (62.5%), and Educational Services (56.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Madison
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting288 (62.3%)174 (37.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction9 (37.5%)15 (62.5%)
Construction4,410 (91.8%)392 (8.2%)
Manufacturing8,713 (69.1%)3,890 (30.9%)
Wholesale Trade1,925 (72.5%)731 (27.5%)
Retail Trade7,126 (52.4%)6,465 (47.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing2,482 (78.2%)691 (21.8%)
Utilities413 (71.0%)169 (29.0%)
Information3,426 (64.8%)1,864 (35.2%)
Finance & Insurance4,967 (53.7%)4,286 (46.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,147 (52.4%)1,041 (47.6%)
Professional & Scientific12,239 (60.2%)8,077 (39.8%)
Enterprise Management215 (59.7%)145 (40.3%)
Administrative & Support1,801 (56.8%)1,371 (43.2%)
Educational Services11,624 (43.8%)14,914 (56.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance6,164 (26.2%)17,400 (73.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,220 (44.4%)1,526 (55.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services6,224 (53.4%)5,426 (46.6%)
Public Administration4,191 (56.6%)3,217 (43.4%)
Total81,414 (51.9%)75,343 (48.1%)

Education in Madison

School Enrollment in Madison

The most common levels of schooling among the 83,680 students in Madison are college / undergraduate (38,001 | 45.4%), graduate / professional (12,679 | 15.1%), and middle school (9,963 | 11.9%).
School Enrollment in Madison
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3,0813.7%
Kindergarten2,6753.2%
Elementary School8,87710.6%
Middle School9,96311.9%
High School8,40410.0%
College / Undergraduate38,00145.4%
Graduate / Professional12,67915.1%
Total83,680100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Madison

Out of a total of 83,680 students who are enrolled in schools in Madison, 8,452 (10.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 75,228 (89.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,330 (50.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 25,253 (94.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Madison
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,309 (49.6%)1,330 (50.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old9,346 (87.2%)1,377 (12.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds10,980 (88.6%)1,411 (11.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds5,578 (90.5%)584 (9.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds12,317 (93.5%)853 (6.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds25,253 (94.5%)1,476 (5.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds8,107 (91.3%)774 (8.7%)
35 Years and over2,370 (79.4%)615 (20.6%)
Total75,228 (89.9%)8,452 (10.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Madison

Bio, nature & agricultural (13,717 | 12.2%), business (12,820 | 11.4%), social sciences (11,652 | 10.4%), education (9,133 | 8.2%), and science & technology (8,450 | 7.5%) are the most common fields of study among 112,021 individuals in Madison who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Madison
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics6,8466.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural13,71712.2%
Physical & Health Sciences5,5074.9%
Psychology5,2294.7%
Social Sciences11,65210.4%
Engineering8,0167.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies1,2151.1%
Science & Technology8,4507.5%
Business12,82011.4%
Education9,1338.2%
Literature & Languages7,8367.0%
Liberal Arts & History5,9565.3%
Visual & Performing Arts6,0525.4%
Communications4,4614.0%
Arts & Humanities5,1314.6%
Total112,021100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Madison

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Madison

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Madison are males with 2 vehicles (35,523, accounting for 45.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (32,370, making up 49.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Madison
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle5,679 (7.2%)5,046 (7.0%)
1 Vehicle24,450 (31.0%)24,595 (34.1%)
2 Vehicles35,523 (45.1%)32,370 (44.9%)
3 Vehicles9,060 (11.5%)6,985 (9.7%)
4 Vehicles2,912 (3.7%)2,293 (3.2%)
5 or more Vehicles1,126 (1.4%)773 (1.1%)
Total78,750 (100.0%)72,062 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Madison

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Madison are 15 to 19 minutes (27,476 commuters, 21.0%), 10 to 14 minutes (24,609 commuters, 18.8%), and 20 to 24 minutes (23,049 commuters, 17.6%).
Commute Time in Madison
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3,0702.3%
5 to 9 Minutes16,14112.3%
10 to 14 Minutes24,60918.8%
15 to 19 Minutes27,47621.0%
20 to 24 Minutes23,04917.6%
25 to 29 Minutes10,4138.0%
30 to 34 Minutes13,99910.7%
35 to 39 Minutes2,1211.6%
40 to 44 Minutes2,7662.1%
45 to 59 Minutes4,1313.2%
60 to 89 Minutes2,2611.7%
90 or more Minutes9050.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Madison

The most common commute times in Madison are 15 to 19 minutes (14,889 commuters, 21.8%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (12,587 commuters, 20.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Madison
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,754 (2.6%)1,316 (2.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes7,827 (11.4%)8,314 (13.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes13,068 (19.1%)11,541 (18.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes14,889 (21.8%)12,587 (20.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes11,545 (16.9%)11,504 (18.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes5,241 (7.7%)5,172 (8.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes7,230 (10.6%)6,769 (10.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,067 (1.6%)1,054 (1.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,636 (2.4%)1,130 (1.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes2,577 (3.8%)1,554 (2.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,052 (1.5%)1,209 (1.9%)
90 or more Minutes509 (0.7%)396 (0.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Madison

The most frequent times of departure to work in Madison are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (10,530, 15.4%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (9,938, 15.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Madison
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,859 (2.7%)962 (1.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,532 (2.2%)813 (1.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,828 (2.7%)1,303 (2.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM3,627 (5.3%)2,933 (4.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM5,205 (7.6%)5,065 (8.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM9,666 (14.1%)9,509 (15.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM10,530 (15.4%)9,938 (15.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM10,202 (14.9%)8,897 (14.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM5,701 (8.3%)5,148 (8.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM5,794 (8.5%)5,636 (9.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,345 (3.4%)2,576 (4.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,110 (1.6%)1,126 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM4,465 (6.5%)4,446 (7.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4,531 (6.6%)4,194 (6.7%)
Total68,395 (100.0%)62,546 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Madison

Occupancy by Ownership in Madison

Of the total 120,509 dwellings in Madison, owner-occupied units account for 56,660 (47.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 63,849 (53.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Madison
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units56,66047.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units63,84953.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units120,509100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Madison

Occupancy by Household Size in Madison
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household46,09238.3%
2-Person Household42,56335.3%
3-Person Household14,83912.3%
4+ Person Household17,01514.1%
Total Housing Units120,509100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Madison

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Madison
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household16,023 (34.8%)30,069 (65.2%)
2-Person Household22,755 (53.5%)19,808 (46.5%)
3-Person Household8,243 (55.5%)6,596 (44.5%)
4+ Person Household9,639 (56.7%)7,376 (43.3%)
Total Housing Units56,660 (47.0%)63,849 (53.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Madison

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Madison
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,065 (30.3%)2,454 (69.7%)
High School Diploma6,154 (40.7%)8,974 (59.3%)
College/Associate Degree11,836 (38.3%)19,103 (61.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher37,605 (53.0%)33,318 (47.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Madison

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Madison
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years47,17139.1%
35 to 44 Years19,10215.9%
45 to 54 Years15,85413.2%
55 to 64 Years15,42412.8%
65 to 74 Years13,72511.4%
75 to 84 Years6,3425.3%
85 Years and Over2,8912.4%
Total120,509100.0%

Housing Finances in Madison

Median Income by Occupancy in Madison

Median Income by Occupancy in Madison
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied56,660 (47.0%)$113,797
Renter-Occupied63,849 (53.0%)$49,408
Average120,509 (100.0%)$74,895

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Madison

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Madison
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000651 (1.1%)3,822 (6.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999401 (0.7%)2,792 (4.4%)
$10,000 to $14,999530 (0.9%)3,355 (5.2%)
$15,000 to $19,999566 (1.0%)3,164 (5.0%)
$20,000 to $24,999775 (1.4%)2,989 (4.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,187 (3.9%)6,683 (10.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,211 (5.7%)9,402 (14.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9997,652 (13.5%)12,159 (19.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9998,037 (14.2%)7,594 (11.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99913,583 (24.0%)7,603 (11.9%)
$150,000 or more19,067 (33.7%)4,286 (6.7%)
Total56,660 (100.0%)63,849 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Madison

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Madison
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300512 (0.9%)1,244 (1.9%)
$300 to $499613 (1.1%)1,079 (1.7%)
$500 to $7996,067 (10.7%)3,588 (5.6%)
$800 to $9996,119 (10.8%)7,927 (12.4%)
$1,000 to $1,49911,329 (20.0%)27,603 (43.2%)
$1,500 to $1,99912,656 (22.3%)14,222 (22.3%)
$2,000 to $2,4998,980 (15.9%)4,008 (6.3%)
$2,500 to $2,9995,098 (9.0%)1,857 (2.9%)
$3,000 or more5,286 (9.3%)1,277 (2.0%)
Total56,660 (100.0%)63,849 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Madison

Housing Structures in Madison

Housing Structures in Madison
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached50,63442.0%
Single Unit, Attached5,9615.0%
2 Unit Apartments5,5974.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments7,8346.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments9,4737.9%
10 or more Apartments40,42033.5%
Mobile Home / Other5900.5%
Total120,509100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Madison

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Madison
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached45,602 (90.1%)5,032 (9.9%)
Single Unit, Attached3,941 (66.1%)2,020 (33.9%)
2 Unit Apartments1,022 (18.3%)4,575 (81.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments804 (10.3%)7,030 (89.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,545 (16.3%)7,928 (83.7%)
10 or more Apartments3,271 (8.1%)37,149 (91.9%)
Mobile Home / Other475 (80.5%)115 (19.5%)
Total56,660 (47.0%)63,849 (53.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Madison

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Madison
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room157 (0.3%)6,901 (10.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,965 (3.5%)23,599 (37.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms14,846 (26.2%)25,494 (39.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms21,386 (37.7%)5,976 (9.4%)
8 or more Rooms18,306 (32.3%)1,879 (2.9%)
Total56,660 (100.0%)63,849 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Madison

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Madison
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas49,006 (86.5%)34,631 (54.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas903 (1.6%)1,142 (1.8%)
Electricity5,816 (10.3%)26,229 (41.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene271 (0.5%)249 (0.4%)
Coal or Coke26 (0.1%)25 (0.0%)
All other Fuels479 (0.9%)796 (1.3%)
No Fuel Used159 (0.3%)777 (1.2%)
Total56,660 (100.0%)63,849 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Madison

Household Vehicle Usage in Madison
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,278 (2.3%)12,780 (20.0%)
1 Vehicle20,217 (35.7%)32,318 (50.6%)
2 Vehicles27,392 (48.3%)15,863 (24.8%)
3 or more Vehicles7,773 (13.7%)2,888 (4.5%)
Total56,660 (100.0%)63,849 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Madison

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Madison

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units18,01338,647
Median Property Value$326,600$326,600
Median Household Income$95,098$14,050
Monthly Housing Costs$887$5,070
Real Estate Taxes$6,345$418

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Madison

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Madison
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000718 (4.0%)359 (0.9%)
$50,000 to $99,999116 (0.6%)305 (0.8%)
$100,000 to $299,9996,926 (38.5%)15,890 (41.1%)
$300,000 to $499,9997,271 (40.4%)16,617 (43.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9992,107 (11.7%)4,027 (10.4%)
$750,000 to $999,999462 (2.6%)882 (2.3%)
$1,000,000 or more413 (2.3%)567 (1.5%)
Total18,013 (100.0%)38,647 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Madison

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Madison
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000673 (3.7%)562 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $24,999968 (5.4%)379 (1.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,254 (7.0%)903 (2.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,358 (7.5%)933 (2.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,901 (16.1%)1,853 (4.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,432 (13.5%)4,751 (12.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,410 (18.9%)5,605 (14.5%)
$150,000 or more5,017 (27.9%)10,173 (26.3%)
Total18,013 (100.0%)38,647 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Madison

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Madison
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x4,446 (24.7%)122,398 (316.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x3,720 (20.6%)10,577 (27.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x2,679 (14.9%)12,239 (31.7%)
4.0x or more6,934 (38.5%)7,293 (18.9%)
Total18,013 (100.0%)38,647 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Madison

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Madison
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800553 (3.1%)54 (0.1%)
$800 to $1,499103 (0.6%)300 (0.8%)
$800 to $1,49916,817 (93.4%)270 (0.7%)
Total18,013 (100.0%)38,647 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Madison

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Madison

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Madison
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years15,269 (97.9%)330 (2.1%)
6 to 18 Years34,134 (97.2%)981 (2.8%)
19 to 25 Years51,329 (95.1%)2,653 (4.9%)
26 to 34 Years41,542 (93.6%)2,856 (6.4%)
35 to 44 Years31,824 (96.0%)1,345 (4.1%)
45 to 54 Years24,067 (94.0%)1,526 (6.0%)
55 to 64 Years24,576 (97.3%)689 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years20,349 (99.5%)111 (0.5%)
75 Years and older13,188 (99.9%)18 (0.1%)
Total256,278 (96.1%)10,509 (3.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Madison

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Madison
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born15,269 (97.9%)330 (2.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen34,134 (97.2%)981 (2.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen51,329 (95.1%)2,653 (4.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Madison

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Madison
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00031,335 (95.1%)1,613 (4.9%)
$25,000 to $49,99934,488 (91.7%)3,105 (8.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99935,590 (95.3%)1,768 (4.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99931,953 (95.1%)1,654 (4.9%)
$100,000 and over111,998 (98.1%)2,150 (1.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Madison

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Madison
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 63,621 (23.2%)11,995 (76.9%)
6 to 18 Years8,359 (23.8%)27,252 (77.6%)
19 to 25 Years3,810 (7.1%)48,192 (89.3%)
25 to 34 Years4,658 (10.5%)37,517 (84.5%)
35 to 44 Years4,032 (12.2%)28,370 (85.5%)
45 to 54 Years3,468 (13.6%)21,280 (83.2%)
55 to 64 Years3,935 (15.6%)21,525 (85.2%)
65 to 74 Years19,336 (94.5%)14,066 (68.8%)
75 Years and over12,926 (97.9%)9,599 (72.7%)
Total64,145 (24.0%)219,796 (82.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Madison

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Madison
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years22 (0.3%)71 (1.1%)
5 to 17 Years1,079 (7.2%)874 (5.7%)
18 to 34 Years2,159 (4.0%)2,980 (5.8%)
35 to 64 Years3,452 (8.2%)4,002 (9.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,310 (13.7%)1,990 (18.2%)
75 Years and over2,174 (38.7%)2,962 (39.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Madison

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Madison: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)42 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years57 (0.4%)230 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years268 (0.5%)177 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years526 (1.3%)743 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years590 (6.2%)464 (4.3%)
75 Years and over1,020 (18.1%)1,058 (14.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Madison: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years22 (0.3%)29 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years23 (0.2%)127 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years299 (0.5%)287 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years588 (1.4%)424 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years207 (2.2%)324 (3.0%)
75 Years and over401 (7.1%)579 (7.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Madison: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years916 (6.1%)553 (3.6%)
18 to 34 Years1,475 (2.7%)2,186 (4.3%)
35 to 64 Years1,788 (4.2%)2,110 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years281 (2.9%)365 (3.3%)
75 Years and over622 (11.1%)656 (8.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Madison: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years62 (0.4%)71 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years185 (0.3%)325 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years1,156 (2.7%)1,991 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years601 (6.3%)1,296 (11.9%)
75 Years and over1,241 (22.1%)1,853 (24.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Madison: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years262 (1.8%)127 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years162 (0.3%)225 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years580 (1.4%)905 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years208 (2.2%)497 (4.5%)
75 Years and over479 (8.5%)578 (7.6%)

Technology Access in Madison

Computing Device Access in Madison

Computing Device Access in Madison
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop108,09389.7%
Smartphone110,13891.4%
Tablet77,74664.5%
No Computing Device4,0623.4%
Total120,509100.0%

Internet Access in Madison

Internet Access in Madison
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet3260.3%
Broadband Home98,49981.7%
Cellular Data Only8,0386.7%
Satellite Internet5,0484.2%
No Internet11,4289.5%
Total120,509100.0%

Madison Summary

Madison, Wisconsin is the capital of the state and the second largest city in Wisconsin. It is located in the south-central part of the state, on an isthmus between Lakes Mendota and Monona. The city is home to the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the state’s flagship university, and is the county seat of Dane County.

History

The area that is now Madison was originally inhabited by the Ho-Chunk Native American tribe. The first permanent settlers arrived in the area in 1829, and the city was officially founded in 1836. The city was named after James Madison, the fourth President of the United States.
In the mid-19th century, Madison became a center for the abolitionist movement, and the city was a major stop on the Underground Railroad. During the Civil War, Madison was a major supplier of food and other supplies to the Union Army.
In the late 19th century, Madison became a major center for the dairy industry, and the city is still known as “America’s Dairyland.” The University of Wisconsin–Madison was founded in 1848, and the city has been a major center for education and research ever since.

Geography

Madison is located in south-central Wisconsin, on an isthmus between Lakes Mendota and Monona. The city is surrounded by several smaller lakes, including Lake Wingra, Lake Waubesa, and Lake Kegonsa. The city is located at the confluence of the Yahara and Rock Rivers.
The city has a total area of 94.03 square miles, of which 88.45 square miles is land and 5.58 square miles is water. The city is located at an elevation of 830 feet above sea level.

Economy

Madison’s economy is largely driven by the University of Wisconsin–Madison, which is the city’s largest employer. Other major employers in the city include the state government, Epic Systems, American Family Insurance, and the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics.
The city is also home to a number of technology companies, including Google, Microsoft, and Oracle. Madison is also home to a number of biotechnology companies, including Promega and Exact Sciences.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Madison had a population of 233,209. The city’s population is racially and ethnically diverse, with the largest racial/ethnic groups being White (68.2%), African American (7.2%), Asian (5.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (5.3%).
The median household income in Madison is $54,811, and the median family income is $68,902. The city’s poverty rate is 11.7%. The city’s population is well-educated, with over 50% of the population having a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Conclusion

Madison, Wisconsin is the capital of the state and the second largest city in Wisconsin. It is located in the south-central part of the state, on an isthmus between Lakes Mendota and Monona. The city has a long and rich history, and is home to the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the state’s flagship university. The city’s economy is largely driven by the university, as well as the state government and a number of technology and biotechnology companies. The city’s population is racially and ethnically diverse, and is well-educated, with over 50% of the population having a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Madison?
Total Population of Madison is 268,516.
What is the Total Male Population of Madison?
Total Male Population of Madison is 134,672.
What is the Total Female Population of Madison?
Total Female Population of Madison is 133,844.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Madison?
There are 100.62 Males per 100 Females in Madison.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Madison?
There are 99.39 Females per 100 Males in Madison.
What is the Median Population Age in Madison?
Median Population Age in Madison is 31.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Madison
Average Family Size in Madison is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Madison
Average Household Size in Madison is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Madison?
Per Capita income in Madison is $46,652.
What is the Median Family Income in Madison?
Median Family Income in Madison is $111,576.
What is the Median Household income in Madison?
Median Household Income in Madison is $74,895.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Madison?
Income or Wage Gap in Madison is 20.6%.
Women in Madison earn 79.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Madison?
Family Income Deficit in Madison is $9,994.
Families that are below poverty line in Madison earn $9,994 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Madison?
Inequality or Gini Index in Madison is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Madison?
There are 161,229 People in the Labor Forcein in Madison.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Madison?
70.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Madison.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Madison?
Unemployment Rate in Madison is 2.6%.