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Madison Community Unit School District 12
Madison Community Unit School District 12 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 3,451. The median household income is $43,333 and the median age is 34.8.
3,451
Population
535
People / sq mi
$43,333
Median Income
34.8
Median Age
Madison Community Unit School District 12 covers 6 sq mi of land at 534.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 19.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 9.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$43,333
Median Household Income
$20,977
Per Capita Income
38.9%
Poverty Rate
13.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$62,100
Median Home Value
$1,058
Median Rent
41.6%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
82.4%
High School+
8.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Madison Community Unit School District 12 serves a community with a population of 3,451 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Madison Community Unit School District 12 is $43,333, with a per capita income of $20,977. The poverty rate is 38.9%.
Madison Community Unit School District 12 is 19.4% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 9.3% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Madison Community Unit School District 12, 82.4% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Madison Community Unit School District 12 is $62,100, with a median rent of $1,058. The homeownership rate is 41.6%.
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Data for Madison Community Unit School District 12 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1723970).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.