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Madison, NC


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Madison, North Carolina

Madison, North Carolina is 23 miles NW of Greensboro, North Carolina (center to center) and 85 miles NW of Raleigh, North Carolina. It is in Rockingham county. The population of the town is 2,262.

The People and Families of Madison

In Madison, about 50% of adults are married. There are a lot of singles in Madison.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Madison had a median family income of $36,429.

Political Inclinations

Among Madison political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,000. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Madison Housing

Of the housing in Madison, approximately 63% is occupied by their owners. Rents in the town are lower than most places in North Carolina.

Commuting

In Madison, 97% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in Madison than most towns its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Madison Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 18%Madison Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Madison, NC

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity96
Female Share of the Population86
Age of the Population78
Senior Citizens77
Well-Paid Single Women66
Well-Paid Single Men55
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults76
People in Middle Class or Better57
People Above Poverty46
Median Family Income44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times76
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use22
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Rents79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Housing Recently Built52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime23
Low Property Crime13
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