Wealth Index

The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of a county's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.

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Income Statistics Overview

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Metric Madison Wisconsin Avg US Average
Median Household Income $74,792 $75,766 $78,145
Median Personal Income $74,792 $75,766 $78,145
Average income growth 4.7% 4.7% 4.7%

Household Income Trend

Median Household Income Over Time

Madison
United States
Year Madison United States

Economic Inequality in Madison | Gender Pay Gap | Gini Index

Metric Madison Wisconsin Avg US Average
Gini Index 0.546 0.516 0.570
Male Median Income $68,288 $65,881 $67,746
Female Median Income $59,854 $53,174 $54,793
Gender Pay Gap 12.4% 19.3% 19.1%

Income by Sex Over Time

Male
Female
Year Male Income Female Income Gap %

Employment

Metric Madison Wisconsin Avg US Average
Unemployment Rate 2.7% 3.3% 5.2%
Working from Home 18.0% 11.6% 13.4%
Commute time (minutes) 18 18 22

Unemployment Rate Over Time

Madison
United States
Year Madison United States