Madera, CA Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Madera | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 53,375 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2708.5 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.95% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 30.5 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 14,079 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Madera has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Madera | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,022 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.20% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 12.1% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Madera | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $370,714 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,210 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 48.1% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 06:00 AM – 06:29 AM , followed by 12:00 AM – 04:59 AM .
| Metric | Madera | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 23.3 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 6.9% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Madera has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Madera | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.2% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.85 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Madera has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Madera | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.5 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 27.3% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.1% | 13.9% | 19.0% |