Madison, Indiana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Madison, Indiana is 12,277 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 70th-largest city in Indiana. The median household income is $57,050, the median home value is $186,600, and the median age is 45.0.
The population has grown 1.2% since 2010 (11,959 → 12,108).
12,277
Population
1421
People / sq mi
$57,050
Median Income
$186,600
Median Home Value
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Madison covers 8.6 sq mi of land at 1421 people per square mile.
About Madison, IN
Madison skews on age — the median resident is 45.0, older than the national median. Madison is a city in Indiana with a population of 12,277.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $57,050, below the US median of $78,538. About 8.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $186,600, with typical rent around $827.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 20.8%, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 6.2% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Madison — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Madison city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Madison city had a population of 11,959 in 2010 and 12,108 in 2024, a 1.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 12,336 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.10%.
12,108
Population (2024)
11,959
Population (2010)
12,336
Peak (2020)
0.10%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,959 |
| 2011 | 11,929 |
| 2012 | 11,986 |
| 2013 | 11,949 |
| 2014 | 11,985 |
| 2015 | 11,917 |
| 2016 | 11,822 |
| 2017 | 11,705 |
| 2018 | 11,839 |
| 2019 | 11,861 |
| 2020 | 12,336 |
| 2021 | 12,315 |
| 2022 | 12,181 |
| 2023 | 12,153 |
| 2024 | 12,108 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.3% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$57,050
Median Household Income
$33,904
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$186,600
Median Home Value
$827
Median Rent
58.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
88.9%
High School+
20.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
84.2%
Public Transit
6.2%
Work From Home
20.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
38.2%
Foreign Born
97.3%
Non-English at Home
3.9%
Veterans
22.7%
With Disability
90.8%
Health Insurance
89.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Manufacturing | 24.6% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 16.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 7.2% |
| Information | 6.8% |
| Retail Trade | 6.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.5% |
| Public Administration | 3.7% |
| Construction | 2.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 1.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Madison, Indiana has a population of 12,277 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 70th-largest city in Indiana.
The median household income in Madison, Indiana is $57,050, with 8.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Madison, Indiana is $186,600, with median monthly rent at $827 and a homeownership rate of 58.3%.
The median age in Madison, Indiana is 45.0 years. The population is 44.8% male and 55.2% female.
The population has grown 1.2% since 2010 (11,959 → 12,108).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.