Madison, IL Demographics

A map of Madison's Population by Race

Madison, Illinois has an estimated population of 2,900, a decrease from the 3,171 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.0% Black, 30.0% White, 13.2% Multiracial, 6.7% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Madison, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Madison has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Madison, that probability was 52.5% in 2020 and 64.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Madison is ranked the 434th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Madison was ranked the 420th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Madison's White Population

870 residents of Madison, or 30.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Madison is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Madison ranks 1411th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison's White population has grown by an estimated 1.9%. White residents' share of Madison's population has increased from 26.9% to 30.0%.

Madison is more White than neighboring Venice (4.9% White), Brooklyn (0% White), Fairmont City (16.7% White), and Glasgow Village (7.1% White). Madison is less White than neighboring Granite City (72.6% White).

Madison's Black Population

1,421 residents of Madison, or 49.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Madison is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Madison ranks 34th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison's Black population has declined by an estimated 29.0%. Black residents' share of Madison's population has decreased from 63.1% to 49.0%.

Madison is more Black than neighboring Granite City (8.9% Black), and Fairmont City (2.1% Black). Madison is less Black than neighboring Venice (81.3% Black), Brooklyn (94.1% Black), and Glasgow Village (85.4% Black).

Madison's Asian Population

0 residents of Madison, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Madison is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Madison ranks 688th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Madison's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Madison is less Asian than neighboring Granite City (1.3% Asian), and Glasgow Village (0.3% Asian).

Madison's Hispanic Population

195 residents of Madison, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Madison is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Madison ranks 450th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Madison's population has increased from 5.7% to 6.7%.

Madison is more Hispanic than neighboring Venice (2% Hispanic), Brooklyn (1.8% Hispanic), and Glasgow Village (5.6% Hispanic). Madison is less Hispanic than neighboring Granite City (9.9% Hispanic), and Fairmont City (75.4% Hispanic).

Madison's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of Madison, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Madison is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Madison ranks 378th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 57.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Madison's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Madison is more Native American/Other than neighboring Granite City (0.3% Native American/Other). Madison is less Native American/Other than neighboring Venice (1.3% Native American/Other), Brooklyn (2.3% Native American/Other), Fairmont City (4.1% Native American/Other), and Glasgow Village (1.4% Native American/Other).

Madison's Multiracial Population

384 residents of Madison, or 13.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Madison is higher than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Madison ranks 833rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 272.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Madison's population has increased from 3.2% to 13.2%.

Madison is more Multiracial than neighboring Granite City (7% Multiracial), Venice (10.5% Multiracial), Brooklyn (1.8% Multiracial), Fairmont City (1.7% Multiracial), and Glasgow Village (0.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.