Madison CDP, Somerset County, Maine Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Madison CDP, Maine, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Madison CDP, Maine. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Madison CDP, Maine. The estimated population of Madison CDP, Maine is 2,516 people, with a median age of 44.7.

We can look at the total population in Madison CDP over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,516
-7.23% -6.50%
2020
2,712
+11.47%
-
2019
2,433
-2.76% -
2018
2,502
-7.02% -
2017
2,691
- -

Population of Madison CDP, Maine by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
100%
94.7%
+5.60%
Black/African American
0%
0%
0.00%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
0%
2.3%
-100.00%
Asian
0%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
0%
3%
-100.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Madison CDP, Maine by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.7 -7.64% 41.1 -2.38% 53.1 -0.75%
2020 48.4 -8.16% 42.1 -6.03% 53.5 -7.12%
2019 52.7 +8.21% 44.8 +7.95% 57.6 +8.68%
2018 48.7 -7.06% 41.5 -15.48% 53 0%
2017 52.4 - 49.1 - 53 -

The median age of Madison CDP, Maine gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 132 -47.92% 62 +31.34% 58 81
10 to 19 83 +157.11% 71 +42.88% 242 85
20 to 29 237 -59.17% 213 -32.67% 115 128
30 to 39 76 +113.28% 91 +110.79% 187 210
40 to 49 141 +118.4% 114 +3.05% 305 117
50 to 59 198 -46.51% 330 -4.11% 84 285
60 to 69 182 -20.38% 279 -12.79% 107 218
70+ 214 -53.7% 268 -26.46% 114 180

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Madison CDP, Maine is $32,602.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Madison CDP.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $38,558.00
  • 45 to 64
    $53,333.00
  • 65 and over
    $16,324.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Madison CDP, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Madison CDP, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Madison CDP, Maine is currently $44,761.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

0.00% of households in Madison CDP are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Madison CDP against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    41.27%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.03%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.03%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.35%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.32%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.00%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Madison CDP is $19,913.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Madison CDP by the total population of Madison CDP.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Madison CDP, Maine, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Madison CDP to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    0.00%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.02%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.38%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    66.60%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Madison CDP that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Madison CDP over the age of 16 is 2,195.

Of those people, a total of 54.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Madison CDP is 47.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 145 55.90% 69.10%
20 to 24 years 24 100.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 219 7.80% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 146 97.30% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 441 71.70% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 428 85.50% 5.50%
55 to 59 years 173 67.60% 58.10%
60 to 64 years 145 84.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 324 0.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 150 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Madison CDP. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,195 54.00% 12.10%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 0 0.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,195 54.00% 12.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Madison CDP as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Madison CDP is 1,042, with median earnings of $30,526.00.

Women in Madison CDP, Maine earning approximately 111.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,042 $30,526.00
Male 533 $28,693.00
Female 509 $32,039.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 18 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 10 $0.00
Community and Social Service 19 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 66 $32,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 103 $0.00
Healthcare Support 46 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 58 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 137 $25,318.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 29 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 24 $0.00
Sales 35 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 207 $72,626.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 69 $28,938.00
Construction and Extraction 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 24 $0.00
Production 69 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 0 $0.00 18 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 54 $0.00 12 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 103 $0.00
Healthcare Support 46 $0.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 58 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 17 $0.00 120 $25,678.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 29 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 24 $0.00
Sales 0 $0.00 35 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 109 $0.00 98 $31,272.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 43 $0.00 26 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 24 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 22 $0.00 47 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,088 households in Madison CDP, with an average household size of 2.25 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 604 families in Madison CDP with an average family size of 2.71 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 473 78 53 484
Average Household Size 2.89 4.53 2.85 1.18
Total Families 473 78 53 0
Average Household Size 2.79 2.09 2.85 0

Poverty

Of the 604 families in Madison CDP, 14.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Madison CDP:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,284 housing units in Madison CDP, Maine.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,088 84.74%
Vacant 196 15.26%

33.33% of the total 1,284 housing units in Madison CDP are rental units. This is approximately 428 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 660 are occupied by the owner - or 51.40% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Madison CDP is $898.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Madison CDP that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    0
  • Less than $500
    80
  • $500 to $999
    187
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    58
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    103
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Madison CDP is $70,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Madison CDP that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    139
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    367
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    104
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    17
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    29
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Madison CDP. The chart below shows the number of properties in Madison CDP that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    345
  • 1940 to 1949
    82
  • 1950 to 1959
    22
  • 1960 to 1969
    69
  • 1970 to 1979
    180
  • 1980 to 1989
    199
  • 1990 to 1999
    303
  • 2000 to 2009
    17
  • 2010 to 2013
    67
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Madison CDP that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    95
  • 1 vehicle available
    447
  • 2 vehicles available
    369
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    177

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Madison CDP get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Madison CDP that commute to work in a particular way.

27.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Madison CDP.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    84
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    44
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    87
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    55
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    170
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    68
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    51
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    61
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    22
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    77
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    23
  • 90 or more minutes
    58

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Madison CDP, Maine in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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