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Madison, KS


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Madison, Kansas

Madison, Kansas is 67 miles S of Topeka, Kansas (center to center) and 72 miles NE of Wichita, Kansas. It is in Greenwood county. The population of the city is 857.

The People and Families of Madison

In Madison, about 59% of adults are married. Adults in Madison are more likely than in most places to live alone.

Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Madison had a median family income of $40,125.

Madison Housing

Of the housing in Madison, approximately 74% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.

Commuting

In Madison, 88% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Madison, KS

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population88
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men65
Well-Paid Single Women65
Male Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
Median Family Income55
People in Middle Class or Better54
People Above Poverty53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times84
Working at Home65
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Affordability of Rents76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Housing Recently Built22
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