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Madison, IN


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Madison, Indiana

Madison, Indiana is 39 miles NE of Louisville, Kentucky. It is in Jefferson county. The population of the city is 12,004.

The People and Families of Madison

In Madison, about 49% of adults are married. Adults in Madison are more likely than in most places to live alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Madison had a median family income of $46,241. The people of Madison can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Madison political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $12,250. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Madison Housing

Of the housing in Madison, approximately 63% is occupied by their owners. The city offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in Madison are lower than most places in Indiana.

Commuting

In Madison, 92% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Madison strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 10%Madison Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 10%Madison Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Madison Affordability of Rents
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 13%Madison College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Madison, IN

Comparing Madison to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population810
Senior Citizens88
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men68
Well-Paid Single Women57
Racial Diversity49
Female Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
People in Middle Class or Better56
Median Family Income57
People Above Poverty43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use710
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Housing Recently Built47

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