Madison is located in South Central CT Planning Region Connecticut. Madison has a 2024 population of 17,444. Madison is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually and its population has decreased by -1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,620 in 2020.
The average household income in Madison is $204,918 with a poverty rate of 2.49%. The median age in Madison is 51.3 years: 51.2 years for males, and 51.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Madison was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,151 | 91.47% |
| Two or more races | 667 | 3.78% |
| Asian | 560 | 3.17% |
| Other race | 144 | 0.82% |
| Black or African American | 92 | 0.52% |
| Native American | 44 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,825 | 2.55 | 89.9 | 10.1 |
| Married | 4,807 | 2.99 | 98.1 | 1.9 |
| Non Family | 1,544 | 1.1 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
| Female | 401 | 2.83 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Male | 73 | 3.27 | 82.2 | 17.8 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
89.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 138 | 1.05% |
| Associates Degree | 797 | 6.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,834 | 36.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,302 | 32.87% |
| High School Graduate | 1,701 | 13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 1,315 | 10.05% |
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 | 12,030 | 11,897 | 8,287 |
| Asian | 439 | 439 | 421 |
| 2+ Races | 260 | 256 | 222 |
| Hispanic | 243 | 243 | 148 |
| Other Race | 134 | 134 | 99 |
| Black | 62 | 61 | 12 |
| Native American | 29 | 29 | 29 |
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 native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $88,281 | $109,598 | $59,006 |
| Graduate Degree | $116,559 | $167,228 | $97,829 |
| High School Graduate | $45,086 | $52,371 | $36,941 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $11,250 | $10,673 | $0 |
| Overall | $81,971 | $107,624 | $62,340 |
| Some College | $50,387 | $63,015 | $42,289 |
$81,971
Average Earnings
$107,624
Average Male
$62,340
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.79% of Madison residents speak only English, while 6.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,766 | 404 | 2.56% |
| Hispanic | 408 | 30 | 7.35% |
| Other | 136 | 10 | 7.35% |
| Black | 78 | 1 | 1.28% |
2.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.64%
Male Poverty Rate
3.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Madison is Other, with 7.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Madison is Black, with 1.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.88% |
| Some College | 4.82% |
| High School | 3.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 8.18% |
| Female Unemployed | 3.35% |
| Female Employed | 1.54% |
| Male Employed | 0.07% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $179,215 | $236,516 |
| Households | $156,171 | $204,918 |
| Married Families | $193,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $64,313 | $94,731 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
66.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
70.4%
Male Marriage Rate
62.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
659
Number of Veterans
636
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 233 |
| Korea | 117 |
| Second Gulf War | 110 |
| First Gulf War | 87 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 244 |
| 65 to 74 | 180 |
| 35 to 54 | 144 |
| 55 to 64 | 81 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 626 | 4.77% |
| Black | 24 | 38.71% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 4.49% |
| Asian | 6 | 1.24% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 0.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.2%
Employment Rate
6.9%
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
49.63%
Born in Madison
92.97%
Native Born
7.03%
Foreign Born
1.11%
Non Citizen
5.92%
Naturalized
92.97% of Madison residents were born in the United States, with 49.63% having been born in Connecticut. 1.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 17,174 | -54 | -0.31% |
| 2028 | 17,228 | -54 | -0.31% |
| 2027 | 17,282 | -54 | -0.31% |
| 2026 | 17,336 | -54 | -0.31% |
| 2025 | 17,390 | -54 | -0.31% |
| 2024 | 17,444 | -54 | -0.31% |
| 2023 | 17,498 | -54 | -0.31% |
| 2022 | 17,552 | -36 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 17,588 | -32 | -0.18% |
| 2020 | 17,620 | -389 | -2.16% |
| 2019 | 18,009 | -98 | -0.54% |
| 2018 | 18,107 | -11 | -0.06% |
| 2017 | 18,118 | -9 | -0.05% |
| 2016 | 18,127 | -75 | -0.41% |
| 2015 | 18,202 | -66 | -0.36% |
| 2014 | 18,268 | 5 | 0.03% |
| 2013 | 18,263 | -33 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 18,296 | 35 | 0.19% |
| 2011 | 18,261 | -6 | -0.03% |
| 2010 | 18,267 | 0 | 0% |