City · Michigan
Madison Heights, Michigan
Madison Heights, city, in Oakland County, Michigan. Madison Heights had 28,297 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 28,468 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 28,419 (±31). GEOID 2650560.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
28,297
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 28,468 · ACS 2020-2024: 28,419 ±31
Median household income
$69,503
±$3,984 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$199,100
±$6,198 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,176
±$45 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Madison Heights and what county is it in?
Madison Heights is a city in Oakland County, Michigan. It covers 7.1 square miles of land, 4,017 residents per square mile in 2020.
Madison Heights is in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Madison Heights, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 28,297 people lived in Madison Heights on July 1, 2025, down 0.6% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 28,468 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 28,419 (±31).
| Measure | Madison Heights | Oakland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 28,419 ±31 | 1,279,825 | −1,701 |
| Households | 13,620 ±586 | 530,460 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.08 ±0.09 | 2.39 | −0.19 |
| Housing units | 14,872 ±543 | 561,348 | +788 |
Madison Heights's population since 2000
From 31,101 in 2000 to 28,297 in 2025: down 9.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Madison Heights 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 Heights?
The median resident of Madison Heights is 39.0 years old; 14.8% are under 18 and 18.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 7.8%. 12.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Madison Heights | Oakland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.0 ±2.7 | 41.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 14.8% ±1.8 pts | 20.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.8% ±2.0 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Male | 50.2% ±1.9 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% ±0.9 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.2% ±2.6 pts | 68.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.8% ±2.0 pts | 12.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.5% ±1.5 pts | 8.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4% ±1.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.8% ±2.9 pts | 13.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.0% ±3.2 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.8% ±0.8 pts | 4.4% | – |
| With a disability | 16.8% ±2.2 pts | 11.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.3% ±2.5 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.4% ±2.6 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 33.9% ±3.8 pts | 51.0% | +9.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.0% ±2.2 pts | 22.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.5% ±2.3 pts | 89.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
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 Heights earn?
Half of Madison Heights's 13,620 households earn less than $69,503 a year (±$3,984), against $97,760 in Oakland County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $65,767 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Madison Heights | Oakland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,503 ±$3,984 | $97,760 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $85,135 ±$6,238 | $134,116 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,044 ±$3,616 | $56,696 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.8% ±2.2 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.7% ±9.0 pts | 8.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.3% ±2.6 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% ±1.2 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.9% ±3.2 pts | 94.2% | – |
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 Heights?
Owners occupy 64.8% of Madison Heights's occupied homes and renters 35.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $199,100 by its owner (±$6,198). The median renter pays $1,176 a month including utilities, and 32.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Madison Heights | Oakland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $199,100 ±$6,198 | $343,600 | +$46,494 |
| Median gross rent | $1,176 ±$45 | $1,376 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.4% ±7.8 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,375 ±$71 | $1,998 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.8% ±3.8 pts | 72.7% | +6.1 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.2% ±3.8 pts | 27.3% | – |
| Housing units | 14,872 ±543 | 561,348 | +788 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.5% ±3.8 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.2% ±2.9 pts | 67.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.4% ±1.8 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.1% ±0.6 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.6% ±1.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.9% ±3.0 pts | 5.3% | – |
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 Heights building?
Builders took permits for 6 new housing units in Madison Heights in 2025 (6 in single-family houses), 0.2 per 1,000 residents against 2.3 across Michigan.
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 Heights work and get to work?
66.3% of Madison Heights's workers drive alone and 19.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.8%.
| Measure | Madison Heights | Oakland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.4% ±2.5 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% ±1.1 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 66.3% ±3.2 pts | 71.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.5% ±2.2 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.7% ±1.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.0% ±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 19.5% ±2.4 pts | 20.2% | +16.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.3 min ±1.8 | 25.8 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 Heights?
8 census tracts lie mostly in Madison Heights (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $51,406 (Tract 1810.01) to $84,154 (Tract 1813).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1812Oakland County | 6,217 | $78,320 |
| Tract 1813Oakland County | 6,021 | $84,154 |
| Tract 1816Oakland County | 4,968 | $67,083 |
| Tract 1810.01Oakland County | 3,428 | $51,406 |
| Tract 1811Oakland County | 3,035 | $78,500 |
| Tract 1814Oakland County | 2,708 | $70,496 |
| Tract 1815Oakland County | 2,042 | $57,208 |
| Tract 9812Oakland County | 0 | not published |
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 Heights) · Census block assignment files
How does Madison Heights compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Madison Heights is the 1,421st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 39th-most populous of 533 in Michigan.
Madison Heights ranks 742nd of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 39th | 533 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 861st | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 40th | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 742nd | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 408th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 704th | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 287th | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 576th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 305th | 1,350 |
| Median age | 1,026th | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,198th | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 105th | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 667th | 1,356 |
Madison Heights's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
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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 Heights?
6 of the 57 figures for Madison Heights 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 Heights 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' public schools in Madison Heights.