Madison, WI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
258,366
Unemployment
2.8%
Poverty
16.4%
Median Home
$262,400
Median Income
$67,565
Median Rent
$1,147
Madison SnackAbility
8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
5
Amenities
9.5
Education
9
Commute
8.5
Madison, WI Crime Report
8,143
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,099.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
32.11%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Madison / 100k People |
Wisconsin / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 8,143 | 3,099.3 | 1,809.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 842 | 320.5 | 323.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 10 | 3.8 | 5.3 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 165 | 62.8 | 52.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 593 | 225.7 | 230.6 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 7,301 | 2,778.8 | 1,485.7 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 1,307 | 497.5 | 218.5 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 5,346 | 2,034.7 | 1,106.1 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 648 | 246.6 | 161.0 | 246.0 |
Madison, WI Cost Of Living
109
Madison's Overall Cost Of Living
Madison's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Madison | Wisconsin | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 105 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 110 | 100 | 100 | |
| Health | 122 | 111 | 100 | |
| Housing | 114 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 104 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 101 | 98 | 100 | |
Madison, WI Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Dori | GFDL
Source: Public Domain
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Madison Articles
Rankings for Madison in Wisconsin
Map Of Madison, WI
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Population over time in Madison
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 258,366 | 2.5% |
| 2019 | 252,086 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 248,856 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 246,034 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 243,122 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 239,848 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 237,395 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 234,586 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 231,783 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 229,236 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Madison
| Race | Madison | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.9% | 80.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 6.4% | 6.2% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 9.1% | 2.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 7.2% | 7.0% | 18.2% |
Gender in Madison
| Gender | Madison | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Madison for adults over 25
| Education | Madison | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 14.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Madison, Wisconsin
| Income | Madison | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.1% | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.8% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.2% | 8.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.2% | 9.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.8% | 13.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.0% | 18.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.7% | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.8% | 16.3% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.1% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.3% | 5.2% | 8.3% |
