Madison Heights is a city located in Oakland County Michigan. Madison Heights has a 2024 population of 28,187. Madison Heights is currently declining at a rate of -0.18% annually and its population has decreased by -0.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 28,389 in 2020.
The average household income in Madison Heights is $76,670 with a poverty rate of 12.04%. The median age in Madison Heights is 40.5 years: 37.9 years for males, and 43.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Madison Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,340 | 81.83% |
| Black or African American | 2,094 | 7.34% |
| Asian | 1,822 | 6.39% |
| Two or more races | 897 | 3.15% |
| Other race | 268 | 0.94% |
| Native American | 80 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.07% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,459 | 2.11 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Non Family | 7,072 | 1.25 | 51.7 | 48.3 |
| Married | 4,570 | 2.99 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Female | 1,370 | 3.25 | 58 | 42 |
| Male | 447 | 3.23 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
62.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,538 | 7.12% |
| Associates Degree | 1,728 | 8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,665 | 21.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,098 | 9.71% |
| High School Graduate | 6,175 | 28.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 959 | 4.44% |
| Some College | 4,449 | 20.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,452 | 15,303 | 4,999 |
| Black | 1,576 | 1,468 | 431 |
| Asian | 1,491 | 1,275 | 938 |
| 2+ Races | 562 | 544 | 185 |
| Hispanic | 425 | 419 | 120 |
| Other Race | 268 | 262 | 112 |
| Native American | 67 | 67 | 18 |
| Islander | 20 | 20 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,813 | $69,366 | $63,430 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,000 | $68,033 | $63,722 |
| High School Graduate | $37,010 | $43,989 | $26,655 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,485 | $31,492 | $25,288 |
| Overall | $49,458 | $55,665 | $41,683 |
| Some College | $48,293 | $56,142 | $36,686 |
$49,458
Average Earnings
$55,665
Average Male
$41,683
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.27% of Madison Heights residents speak only English, while 14.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 5.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22,987 | 2,670 | 11.62% |
| Asian | 1,815 | 388 | 21.38% |
| Black | 2,064 | 201 | 9.74% |
| Multiple | 837 | 89 | 10.63% |
| Native | 80 | 24 | 30% |
| Islander | 20 | 20 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 520 | 13 | 2.5% |
| Other | 268 | 6 | 2.24% |
12.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.23%
Male Poverty Rate
13.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Madison Heights is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Madison Heights is Other, with 2.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.3% |
| High School | 12.83% |
| Some College | 9.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 36.4% |
| Male Unemployed | 31.46% |
| Female Employed | 5.84% |
| Male Employed | 4.41% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,505 | $91,351 |
| Households | $63,224 | $76,670 |
| Married Families | $92,861 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,837 | $61,198 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.3%
Male Marriage Rate
38.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,096
Number of Veterans
1,038
Male Veterans
58
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 294 |
| Second Gulf War | 193 |
| Korea | 143 |
| First Gulf War | 62 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 368 |
| 65 to 74 | 243 |
| 35 to 54 | 178 |
| 55 to 64 | 161 |
| 18 to 34 | 146 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 899 | 4.61% |
| Black | 124 | 6.35% |
| Asian | 22 | 1.41% |
| Islander | 20 | 100% |
| Other Race | 15 | 5.6% |
| Native American | 10 | 12.5% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 0.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.8%
Labor Force Participation
66.3%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.37%
Born in Madison Heights
87.1%
Native Born
12.9%
Foreign Born
6.09%
Non Citizen
6.82%
Naturalized
87.1% of Madison Heights residents were born in the United States, with 71.37% having been born in Michigan. 6.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 27,936 | -50 | -0.18% |
| 2028 | 27,986 | -50 | -0.18% |
| 2027 | 28,036 | -51 | -0.18% |
| 2026 | 28,087 | -50 | -0.18% |
| 2025 | 28,137 | -50 | -0.18% |
| 2024 | 28,187 | -51 | -0.18% |
| 2023 | 28,238 | -127 | -0.45% |
| 2022 | 28,365 | 86 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 28,279 | -110 | -0.39% |
| 2020 | 28,389 | -1,481 | -4.96% |
| 2019 | 29,870 | -143 | -0.48% |
| 2018 | 30,013 | -194 | -0.64% |
| 2017 | 30,207 | -66 | -0.22% |
| 2016 | 30,273 | 3 | 0.01% |
| 2015 | 30,270 | -100 | -0.33% |
| 2014 | 30,370 | 54 | 0.18% |
| 2013 | 30,316 | 189 | 0.63% |
| 2012 | 30,127 | 216 | 0.72% |
| 2011 | 29,911 | 202 | 0.68% |
| 2010 | 29,709 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 31,101 | -1,095 | -3.4% |
| 1990 | 32,196 | -3,179 | -8.99% |
| 1980 | 35,375 | -3,224 | -8.35% |
| 1970 | 38,599 | 5,256 | 15.76% |
| 1960 | 33,343 | 5,407 | 19.35% |