Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Madison, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,417

Median Agei

44.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.3%3,257

Two or More

2.9%99

Hispanic/Latino

1%35

Black

0.4%12

Other

0.2%8

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.6%37

High School Diploma

32.8%776

Some College (<1 yr)

8.4%199

Some College (1+ yr)

18.1%428

Associate's Degree

11.1%262

Bachelor's Degree

11.4%270

Master's Degree

8.2%195

Professional Degree

0.5%12

Doctorate

0.5%12

HS or Higher

92.6%

BA or Higher

20.7%

Graduate+

9.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$207,100

Median Renti

$961

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

91.4%1,215

Renter-Occupied

8.6%115

Total Units

1,432

Homeownership

91.4%

Vacancy Rate

7.1%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

1.3%16

$100K–$150K

9.1%110

$150K–$200K

36.5%444

$200K–$300K

40.9%497

$300K–$500K

12.2%148

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.7%25

2010–2019

5.2%74

2000–2009

16.7%239

1990–1999

12%172

1980–1989

7.7%110

1970–1979

16.4%235

1960–1969

11.7%167

1950–1959

6.2%89

1940–1949

1.7%24

1939 or earlier

20.7%297

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71.7%953

Electricity

24.3%323

Other

2.2%29

No Fuel

1.1%15

Fuel Oil

0.8%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$94,928

Mean Household Incomei

$98,536

Per Capita Incomei

$37,502

Poverty Ratei

4.1%

Unemploymenti

2.6%

Labor Forcei

1,763

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1%13

$10K–$15K

2.2%29

$15K–$20K

3.5%47

$20K–$25K

0.6%8

$25K–$30K

3.7%49

$30K–$35K

3.8%50

$35K–$40K

3.3%44

$40K–$45K

3.5%47

$45K–$50K

1.5%20

$50K–$60K

2.4%32

$60K–$75K

13.4%178

$75K–$100K

11.9%158

$100K–$125K

19.5%260

$125K–$150K

15.5%206

$150K–$200K

9.6%128

$200K+

4.6%61

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,707

Avg. Commutei

25.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,718

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

318(12% of civilian adults)