Madera, CA Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Madera?
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There are 66,784 residents in Madera, with a median age of 29.2. Of this, 48.85% are males and 51.15% are females. US-born citizens make up 71.71% of the resident pool in Madera, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.77%. Additionally, 19.52% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 59,600 people in Madera currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 59,600 people in Madera currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 66,784 | 0.9% |
| Male Population | 32,627 | 1.0% |
| Female Population | 34,157 | 0.8% |
Male population 48.85%
Female population 51.15%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 29.2 | 0.0% |
| Citizen US Born | 47,892 | 0.5% |
| Citizen not US Born | 5,858 | -8.1% |
| Not Citizen | 13,034 | 7.2% |
Citizen US Born 71.71%
Citizen not US Born 8.77%
Not Citizen 19.52%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 206 | 5.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 4,150 | -21.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,804 | -27.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 214 | 35.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 59,600 | 3.8% |
Moved from Abroad 0.31%
Moved from Same County 6.29%
Moved from Same State 2.73%
Moved from Different State 0.32%
Same House as Last Year 90.34%
What are the employment statistics in Madera?
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White-collar workers make up 54.77% of the working population in Madera, while blue-collar employees account for 45.23%. There are also 1,898 entrepreneurs in Madera (7.22% of the workforce); 18,975 workers employed in private companies (72.14%); and 3,991 people working in governmental institutions (15.17%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 14,406 | -0.7% |
| Blue Collar | 11,898 | 6.2% |
White Collar 54.77%
Blue Collar 45.23%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,898 | 5.9% |
| Private Companies | 18,975 | 2.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 3,991 | -0.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,440 | 0.2% |
Self Employees 7.22%
Private Companies 72.14%
Governmental Workers 15.17%
Not for Profit Companies 5.47%
How many households are there in Madera?
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There are a total of 16,871 households in Madera, each made up of around 4 members. Family establishments represent 81.46% of these Madera households, while non-family units account for the remaining 18.54%. Additionally, 55.17% of households have children and 44.83% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 16,871 | -2.9% |
| Average People Per Household | 4 | 4.0% |
| Family Households | 13,743 | -2.8% |
| Non-family Households | 3,128 | -3.2% |
Family Households 81.46%
Non-family Households 18.54%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 9,308 | -2.4% |
| Households without Children | 7,563 | -3.5% |
Households with Children 55.17%
Households without Children 44.83%
What are the median and average incomes in Madera?
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The average annual household income in Madera is $83,001, while the median household income sits at $61,626 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $62,769, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $69,939. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $43,819 and $37,219, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $83,001 | 14.9% |
| Median Household Income | $61,626 | 14.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 17,938 | 1.6% |
| People above Poverty Level | 47,145 | 0.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Madera?
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There are 18,241 housing units in Madera, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1992. Of the 16,871 occupied housing units in Madera, 50.6% are owner-occupied, while 49.4% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 72.82% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $305,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,292 per month in Madera.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 72.82% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $305,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,292 per month in Madera.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 18,241 | -1.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1992 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 737 | -9.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,113 | -0.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 990 | 3.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 894 | 15.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3,280 | 2.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,474 | -8.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,796 | -15.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4,961 | -0.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,963 | 8.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 33 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 16,871 | -2.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 8,537 | -2.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 8,334 | -3.3% |
Owner Occupied 50.6%
Renter Occupied 49.4%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 6,217 | -2.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,320 | -1.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $305,700 | 20.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $280,800 | 8.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,292 | 8.8% |
With Mortgage 72.82%
Without Mortgage 27.18%
What is the level of education in Madera?
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Approximately 37.59% of the population in Madera holds a high school degree (that's 17,007 residents), while 23.5% have attained a college certificate (10,211 locals) and 6.71% have a bachelor's degree (3,034 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 10,548 | 1.7% |
| Some High School | 17,007 | 3.6% |
| Some College | 10,211 | -0.0% |
| Associate Degree | 2,741 | 22.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 3,034 | -14.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,277 | 19.1% |
No High School 23.32%
Some High School 37.59%
Some College 23.5%
Associate Degree 6.06%
Bachelor's Degree 6.71%
Graduate Degree 2.82%
What is the marital status of Madera residents?
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A total of 21,602 people in Madera have never been married (which represents 44.12% of the total population), while 20,784 of them are wedded (42.45%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,195 (2.44%) and 4,420 (9.03%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 21,602 | 13.1% |
| Married | 20,784 | -4.7% |
| Separated | 1,195 | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 2,152 | -4.8% |
| Divorced | 4,420 | -1.6% |
Never Married 44.12%
Married 42.45%
Separated 2.44%
Widowed 4.4%
Divorced 9.03%
What are the most common means of transportation in Madera?
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The top three means of transportation people in Madera use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 21,610 residents commute by car, 244 prefer going to work by walking and 68 by bicycle.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 21,610 | 1.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 32 | -87.0% |
| Subway or Elevated | 16 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 68 | 1.5% |
| Walk | 244 | 37.9% |
What is the median and average household income in Madera by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.