Madison Heights, Virginia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Madison Heights, Virginia is 10,398 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 124th-largest city in Virginia. The median household income is $62,727, the median home value is $181,300, and the median age is 44.8.
10,398
Population
542
People / sq mi
$62,727
Median Income
$181,300
Median Home Value
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Madison Heights covers 19.2 sq mi of land at 542 people per square mile.
About Madison Heights, VA
Madison Heights stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US cities, at roughly 542 people per square mile. With 10,398 residents, Madison Heights is a city in Virginia.
The typical household earns $62,727, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 5.5%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $181,300, with typical rent around $826.
College attainment is 16.6%, below the national 35.0%. About 8.7% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 70.4% |
| Black or African American | 22.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.2% |
Economy & Income
$62,727
Median Household Income
$35,746
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$181,300
Median Home Value
$826
Median Rent
72.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
89.1%
High School+
16.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
79.8%
Public Transit
8.7%
Work From Home
23.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
23.3%
Foreign Born
98.5%
Non-English at Home
8.5%
Veterans
19.1%
With Disability
93.8%
Health Insurance
90.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.7% |
| Manufacturing | 13.8% |
| Construction | 9.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 6.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.6% |
| Retail Trade | 6.3% |
| Public Administration | 5.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.6% |
| Information | 4.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Madison Heights, Virginia has a population of 10,398 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 124th-largest city in Virginia.
The median household income in Madison Heights, Virginia is $62,727, with 5.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Madison Heights, Virginia is $181,300, with median monthly rent at $826 and a homeownership rate of 72.2%.
The median age in Madison Heights, Virginia is 44.8 years. The population is 49.9% male and 50.1% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.