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Madison, NC
Town in Rockingham County, North Carolina.
Population
2,242
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
633
ZIP codes
0
Madison and its ZIP codes
Madison at a glance
- Madison is about 2.9 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,593 a year, 27% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $184,900 (36% below North Carolina) and median rent is $830 a month.
Local data for Madison, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Madison, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,593
Poverty rate
8.0%
Median home value
$184,900
Median rent
$830/mo
Homeownership
57.7%
Bachelor's or higher
15.1%
Median age
47.5
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (175), German Americans (98), Mexican Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rockingham County. PPP loans are for Madison.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,203
23,947 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,840
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$750M
FY 2026, $8,229 per person
How people get to work
Madison, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled12.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Madison, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
799
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
54
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 29°F
47.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Madison, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities near Madison
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MayodanTown | 1.9 mi | 2.9 |
| StonevilleTown | 6.1 mi | 1.4 |
| StokesdaleTown | 11 mi | 19 |
| Walnut CoveTown | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| WentworthTown | 13 mi | 14.2 |
| SummerfieldTown | 14 mi | 26.4 |
| DanburyTown | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| EdenCity | 14 mi | 14.2 |
| Ridgeway, VATown | 14 mi | 1 |
| Oak RidgeTown | 15 mi | 16.7 |
| Horse Pasture, VACensus-designated place | 17 mi | 9.6 |
| ReidsvilleCity | 18 mi | 14.8 |
| GermantonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| Sandy Level, VACensus-designated place | 18 mi | 6.7 |
| WalkertownTown | 20 mi | 6.7 |
| Martinsville, VACity | 21 mi | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Madison, NC in?
- Madison is in Rockingham County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Madison, NC?
- About 2,242 people live in Madison, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Madison?
- Nearby places include Mayodan (1.9 mi), Stoneville (6.1 mi), Stokesdale (11 mi), Walnut Cove (12 mi), Wentworth (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023