Madison is a city located in Madison County Illinois. Madison has a 2024 population of 3,041. Madison is currently declining at a rate of -0.78% annually and its population has decreased by -3.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,137 in 2020.
The average household income in Madison is $48,993 with a poverty rate of 18.12%. The median age in Madison is 49.5 years: 54 years for males, and 44.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Madison was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,255 | 46.88% |
| Black or African American | 1,243 | 46.43% |
| Other race | 91 | 3.4% |
| Two or more races | 88 | 3.29% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,334 | 1.97 | 52.3 | 47.7 |
| Non Family | 657 | 1.19 | 46.3 | 53.7 |
| Female | 329 | 2.45 | 27.4 | 72.6 |
| Married | 303 | 3.02 | 85.5 | 14.5 |
| Male | 45 | 2.91 | 100 | 0 |
2.66
Average Family Size
1.97
Average Household Size
52.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 189 | 9.24% |
| Associates Degree | 141 | 6.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 101 | 4.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 113 | 5.52% |
| High School Graduate | 790 | 38.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 122 | 5.96% |
| Some College | 590 | 28.84% |
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 | 1,072 | 881 | 168 |
| Black | 860 | 784 | 46 |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 70 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 51 | 19 | 0 |
| Other Race | 12 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,136 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,556 | $43,281 | $28,911 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,510 | $0 | $15,990 |
| Overall | $34,871 | $47,283 | $24,098 |
| Some College | $34,385 | $48,674 | $24,570 |
$34,871
Average Earnings
$47,283
Average Male
$24,098
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.2% of Madison residents speak only English, while 6.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,243 | 311 | 25.02% |
| White | 1,223 | 127 | 10.38% |
| Multiple | 88 | 23 | 26.14% |
| Other | 91 | 12 | 13.19% |
| Hispanic | 130 | 12 | 9.23% |
18.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.06%
Male Poverty Rate
17.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Madison is Multiple, with 26.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Madison is Hispanic, with 9.23% 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 13.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54.34% |
| Some College | 20.38% |
| High School | 18.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 26.56% |
| Female Unemployed | 24.11% |
| Female Employed | 7.04% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,886 | $60,548 |
| Households | $41,429 | $48,993 |
| Married Families | $68,589 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,493 | $35,935 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.1%
Male Marriage Rate
24.5%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
176
Number of Veterans
176
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 76 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 85 |
| 65 to 74 | 50 |
| 75+ | 32 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 107 | 9.02% |
| Black | 64 | 6.99% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 7.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.4%
Labor Force Participation
56.8%
Employment Rate
11.8%
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
65.37%
Born in Madison
96.71%
Native Born
3.29%
Foreign Born
2.05%
Non Citizen
1.23%
Naturalized
96.71% of Madison residents were born in the United States, with 65.37% having been born in Illinois. 2.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,921 | -24 | -0.81% |
| 2028 | 2,945 | -24 | -0.81% |
| 2027 | 2,969 | -24 | -0.8% |
| 2026 | 2,993 | -24 | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 3,017 | -24 | -0.79% |
| 2024 | 3,041 | -24 | -0.78% |
| 2023 | 3,065 | -23 | -0.74% |
| 2022 | 3,088 | -27 | -0.87% |
| 2021 | 3,115 | -22 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 3,137 | -627 | -16.66% |
| 2019 | 3,764 | -37 | -0.97% |
| 2018 | 3,801 | -32 | -0.83% |
| 2017 | 3,833 | -22 | -0.57% |
| 2016 | 3,855 | -19 | -0.49% |
| 2015 | 3,874 | -29 | -0.74% |
| 2014 | 3,903 | -30 | -0.76% |
| 2013 | 3,933 | -24 | -0.61% |
| 2012 | 3,957 | 80 | 2.06% |
| 2011 | 3,877 | -21 | -0.54% |
| 2010 | 3,898 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,545 | -84 | -1.81% |
| 1990 | 4,629 | -1,286 | -21.74% |
| 1980 | 5,915 | -1,127 | -16% |
| 1970 | 7,042 | 181 | 2.64% |
| 1960 | 6,861 | -1,102 | -13.84% |
| 1950 | 7,963 | 181 | 2.33% |
| 1940 | 7,782 | 121 | 1.58% |
| 1930 | 7,661 | 2,665 | 53.34% |
| 1920 | 4,996 | -50 | -0.99% |
| 1910 | 5,046 | 2,125 | 72.75% |