Town · Maine
Madison, Maine
Madison, town, in Somerset County, Maine. Madison had 4,888 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,726 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,782 (±19). GEOID 2302542660.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,888
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,726 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,782 ±19
Median household income
$61,747
±$10,636 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$187,600
±$40,029 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$906
±$247 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Madison and what county is it in?
Madison is a town in Somerset County, Maine. It covers 51.9 square miles of land, 91 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Madison: Madison (CDP, 2,533 in 2020).
Madison is the same area as Census Tract 9665 of Somerset County: the tract's figures are Madison's own.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Madison, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,888 people lived in Madison on July 1, 2025, up 3.4% since 2020, in line with Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 4,726 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,782 (±19).
| Measure | Madison | Somerset County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,782±19 | 50,959 | +131 |
| Households | 2,246±148 | 23,209 | +346 |
| Average household size | 2.03±0.13 | 2.16 | −0.31 |
| Housing units | 2,684±176 | 30,137 | no clear change |
Madison's population since 2000
From 4,523 in 2000 to 4,888 in 2025: up 8.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Madison as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Madison?
The median resident of Madison is 49.6 years old; 14.9% are under 18 and 25.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.5%.
| Measure | Madison | Somerset County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.6±3.4 | 47.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 14.9%±2.9 pts | 18.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.1%±4.5 pts | 23.0% | – |
| Male | 51.3%±4.5 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6%±1.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.1%±3.8 pts | 93.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.5%±3.1 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.6%±0.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.0%±1.6 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.7%±3.9 pts | 10.7% | – |
| With a disability | 26.5%±6.6 pts | 19.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.9%±2.9 pts | 7.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.8%±2.8 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.4%±6.0 pts | 21.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.2%±2.3 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.8%±6.9 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.8%±3.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Madison earn?
Half of Madison's 2,246 households earn less than $61,747 a year (±$10,636), against $58,179 in Somerset County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 it was $51,566 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Madison | Somerset County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,747±$10,636 | $58,179 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $73,818±$12,070 | $76,305 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,350±$5,041 | $34,433 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.0%±5.8 pts | 14.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.2%±16.0 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.9%±6.9 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 86.6%±8.0 pts | 93.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.3%±9.4 pts | 86.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Madison?
Owners occupy 54.6% of Madison's occupied homes and renters 45.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $187,600 by its owner (±$40,029). The median renter pays $906 a month including utilities, and 17.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Madison | Somerset County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $187,600±$40,029 | $166,900 | +$50,255 |
| Median gross rent | $906±$247 | $910 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 17.9%±10.4 pts | 34.8% | −42.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,678±$469 | $1,299 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.6%±11.3 pts | 77.4% | −24.0 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 45.4%±11.3 pts | 22.6% | – |
| Housing units | 2,684±176 | 30,137 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±2.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±2.7 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.8%±8.5 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.8%±6.9 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±1.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.5%±2.5 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 34.9%±9.8 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.5%±4.0 pts | 5.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Madison building?
Builders took permits for 18 new housing units in Madison in 2025 (18 in single-family houses), 3.7 per 1,000 residents against 4.9 across Maine.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Madison work and get to work?
68.7% of Madison's workers drive alone and 19.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.7 minutes.
| Measure | Madison | Somerset County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.7%±7.0 pts | 55.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.7%±1.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 68.7%±11.9 pts | 76.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.5%±6.5 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 4.3%±4.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 19.3%±10.0 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.7 min±4.8 | 28.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Madison?
1 census tract lies mostly in Madison (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9665Somerset County | 4,782 | $61,747 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Madison) · Census block assignment files
How does Madison compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Madison is the 2,348th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 52nd-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Madison ranks 234th of 349 places in Maine with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 52nd | 454 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 142nd | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 207th | 353 |
| Median household income | 234th | 349 |
| Per capita income | 248th | 353 |
| Median home value | 258th | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 210th | 301 |
| Poverty rate | 83rd | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 273rd | 352 |
| Median age | 121st | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 336th | 353 |
| Work from home | 83rd | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 147th | 352 |
Madison's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Madison with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Madison?
20 of the 57 figures for Madison on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Madison are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.