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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

White70.4%
Black or African American22.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.4%
Two or More Races0.2%

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 & Management24.7%
Manufacturing13.8%
Construction9.7%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate6.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.6%
Retail Trade6.3%
Public Administration5.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.6%
Information4.6%
Transportation & Warehousing1.1%

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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.