Madera, California Income Statistics
Madera Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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D
Madera Well below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Madera | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $57,879 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $40,728 | $67,742 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 5.2% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 4.9% | 17.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 4.7% | 20.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Madera is about 42% lower than in California. Income has been growing slower in Madera (5.2%/yr) than in California (5.6%/yr).
About 5% of adults in Madera earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the California average of 18%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Madera, California grew by 48.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $57,879 in 2024. That's an average of about 5.2% per year.
Madera has stayed well below the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never reached it. It came closest in 2012, at 23% lower. The gap has widened from 24% in 2009 to 28% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Madera
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Households by income, 2024
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About 3,489 households (25.1% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 31.2% of households in Madera had an income under $35,000 and 12.2% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Madera has a larger share of households earning $15,000 to $24,999 (11.2% vs 6.4%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (4.7% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 882 | 6.4% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 548 | 3.9% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,550 | 11.2% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,344 | 9.7% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,916 | 13.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,341 | 16.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,811 | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,795 | 12.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,039 | 7.5% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 656 | 4.7% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 13,882 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 1,974 residents (4.9% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 6.4% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 23.7% of Madera residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 35.4% had some income but less than $25,000, and 8.5% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Madera has a larger share of residents with no personal income (23.7% vs 12.8%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (4.9% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 9,533 | 23.7% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 5,044 | 12.6% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3,225 | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5,947 | 14.8% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4,498 | 11.2% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4,886 | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,611 | 9.0% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,452 | 3.6% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 1,974 | 4.9% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 40,171 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 23.7% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Madera
| Metric | Madera | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.605 | 0.572 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $43,741 | $75,172 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $42,251 | $66,071 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 3.4% | 12.1% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Madera, it is 0.605, higher than California's 0.572, so income is less evenly distributed here than there, and higher than the US's 0.552, so income is less evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 4% more than women's income in Madera, California. Over a 35-year career, a 4% wage gap accumulates to roughly $52,150 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Madera, California has widened from about -1% to 3% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 12% in 2020, and in 2015 women out-earned men by 7%. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $1,771 since 2009.
Sharply against the trend: the pay gap in Madera widened by 4.5 points while California's narrowed by 4.3 points.
Employment
| Metric | Madera | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 12.9% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 7.3% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 3,058 people are unemployed in Madera, California.
The average commute time in Madera is 23 minutes, about the same as in California.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Madera, California has risen from 11.6% to 12.9% in 2024. Over that period the rate fell as low as 6.5% in 2015.
Madera has been above the U.S. unemployment rate in most years since 2011, but dipped below it in 2013-2016 (as much as 1.8 points lower). In 2024 its rate was 7.7 points higher.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Madera, California has an overall wealth index grade of D, making it somewhat worse than California, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Madera, California.
How Rich Is Madera, California?
Madera has a wealth index grade of D. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a D grade means residents are somewhat worse off than the U.S. average. The median household income is $57,879, about 42% lower than the California average of $99,161.
How has median household income changed in Madera, California?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Madera, California rose 49%, from $38,914 to $57,879. Over the same years, income here lagged behind California as a whole: +49% against +64%.
What was the median household income in Madera in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Madera, California was $59,022, up 5% from $56,308 in 2022. The California median that year was $96,718.
What was the median household income in Madera in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Madera, California was $47,334. By 2024 it had risen 22% to $57,879.
Is it hard to find a job in Madera, California?
Unemployment in Madera, California is 12.9%, well above the California rate of 6.6%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What is the Gini coefficient in Madera, California?
The Gini coefficient in Madera is 0.605. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is higher than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed less equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Madera, California?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Madera, California has widened from about -1% to 3% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 12% in 2020, and in 2015 women out-earned men by 7%. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $1,771 since 2009.
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