Madera is a city located in Madera County California. Madera has a 2024 population of 68,598. It is also the county seat of Madera County. Madera is currently growing at a rate of 0.76% annually and its population has increased by 3.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 66,522 in 2020.
The average household income in Madera is $83,001 with a poverty rate of 27.7%. The median age in Madera is 29.2 years: 28.8 years for males, and 29.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Madera was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 27,745 | 41.54% |
| White | 23,666 | 35.44% |
| Two or more races | 11,124 | 16.66% |
| Black or African American | 2,112 | 3.16% |
| Asian | 1,206 | 1.81% |
| Native American | 880 | 1.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 51 | 0.08% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,871 | 3.91 | 50.6 | 49.4 |
| Married | 8,138 | 4.31 | 62.8 | 37.2 |
| Female | 3,716 | 4.39 | 30.2 | 69.8 |
| Non Family | 3,128 | 1.46 | 50.4 | 49.6 |
| Male | 1,889 | 5.28 | 38.3 | 61.7 |
4.2
Average Family Size
3.91
Average Household Size
50.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,304 | 14% |
| Associates Degree | 2,427 | 6.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,685 | 7.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,277 | 3.37% |
| High School Graduate | 8,331 | 21.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10,076 | 26.6% |
| Some College | 7,784 | 20.55% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 28,420 | 14,342 | 2,225 |
| Other Race | 15,032 | 6,487 | 815 |
| White | 6,384 | 5,789 | 1,041 |
| 2+ Races | 5,837 | 3,606 | 751 |
| Black | 1,479 | 1,216 | 372 |
| Asian | 797 | 491 | 90 |
| Native American | 469 | 346 | 31 |
| Islander | 45 | 45 | 23 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 51.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,171 | $63,875 | $63,020 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,542 | $61,638 | $101,250 |
| High School Graduate | $36,011 | $42,053 | $24,624 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,124 | $26,981 | $18,754 |
| Overall | $32,200 | $34,761 | $28,824 |
| Some College | $34,963 | $40,257 | $30,249 |
$32,200
Average Earnings
$34,761
Average Male
$28,824
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
38.35% of Madera residents speak only English, while 61.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 59.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 53,573 | 15,253 | 28.47% |
| Other | 27,268 | 9,164 | 33.61% |
| Multiple | 11,105 | 3,024 | 27.23% |
| White | 7,815 | 1,666 | 21.32% |
| Asian | 1,198 | 630 | 52.59% |
| Black | 2,021 | 534 | 26.42% |
| Native | 859 | 282 | 32.83% |
| Islander | 51 | 12 | 23.53% |
27.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.36%
Male Poverty Rate
28.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Madera is Asian, with 52.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Madera is White, with 21.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.07% |
| High School | 19.15% |
| Some College | 15.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 42.88% |
| Male Unemployed | 28.93% |
| Male Employed | 15.48% |
| Female Employed | 15.07% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,323 | $85,649 |
| Households | $61,626 | $83,001 |
| Married Families | $79,128 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,489 | $47,992 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.7%
Male Marriage Rate
37.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
1,611
Number of Veterans
1,310
Male Veterans
301
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 607 |
| Vietnam | 333 |
| First Gulf War | 273 |
| Korea | 32 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 609 |
| 65 to 74 | 306 |
| 55 to 64 | 248 |
| 75+ | 229 |
| 18 to 34 | 219 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 811 | 4.89% |
| Hispanic | 703 | 2.03% |
| Other Race | 329 | 1.83% |
| Black | 279 | 17.82% |
| 2+ Races | 174 | 2.33% |
| Native American | 15 | 2.82% |
| Islander | 3 | 6.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.3%
Labor Force Participation
55%
Employment Rate
12.8%
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
66.13%
Born in Madera
72.5%
Native Born
27.5%
Foreign Born
19.52%
Non Citizen
7.99%
Naturalized
72.5% of Madera residents were born in the United States, with 66.13% having been born in California. 19.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 71,193 | 519 | 0.73% |
| 2028 | 70,674 | 519 | 0.74% |
| 2027 | 70,155 | 519 | 0.75% |
| 2026 | 69,636 | 519 | 0.75% |
| 2025 | 69,117 | 519 | 0.76% |
| 2024 | 68,598 | 519 | 0.76% |
| 2023 | 68,079 | 485 | 0.72% |
| 2022 | 67,594 | 65 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 67,529 | 1,007 | 1.51% |
| 2020 | 66,522 | 388 | 0.59% |
| 2019 | 66,134 | 465 | 0.71% |
| 2018 | 65,669 | 639 | 0.98% |
| 2017 | 65,030 | 731 | 1.14% |
| 2016 | 64,299 | 469 | 0.73% |
| 2015 | 63,830 | 429 | 0.68% |
| 2014 | 63,401 | 427 | 0.68% |
| 2013 | 62,974 | 244 | 0.39% |
| 2012 | 62,730 | 431 | 0.69% |
| 2011 | 62,299 | 301 | 0.49% |
| 2010 | 61,998 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 43,207 | 13,926 | 47.56% |
| 1990 | 29,281 | 7,549 | 34.74% |
| 1980 | 21,732 | 5,688 | 35.45% |
| 1970 | 16,044 | 1,614 | 11.19% |
| 1960 | 14,430 | 3,933 | 37.47% |
| 1950 | 10,497 | 4,040 | 62.57% |
| 1940 | 6,457 | 1,792 | 38.41% |
| 1930 | 4,665 | 1,221 | 35.45% |
| 1920 | 3,444 | 1,040 | 43.26% |
| 1910 | 2,404 | 1,454 | 153.05% |
| 1890 | 950 | 733 | 337.79% |
| 1880 | 217 | -70,976 | -99.7% |