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The Town of Madison had a population of 2,242 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Madison is located at latitude 36.3854 and longitude -79.9595 in Rockingham County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Madison encompass a land area of 3.54 sq. miles and a water area of 0.02 sq. miles. Rockingham County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Town of Madison has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Madison is located within Township of Madison, a minor civil division (MCD) of Rockingham County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,242 (100%) |
| Population Density | 633 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 53 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $52,593 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,282 |
| Median Home Value | $184,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,161 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 612 (52.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 448 (38.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 101 (8.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,060 |
| Average Household Size | 2.11 |
| Family Households | 614 (57.9%) |
The table below compares Madison to the other 776 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 322 | 59th |
| Population Density | # 398 | 49th |
| Median Household Income | # 500 | 36th |
| Per Capita Income | # 376 | 52nd |
| Diversity Index | # 247 | 68th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
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