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Compared to Prior Value

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County: Madison

Population

Value
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County: Madison

Population

Value
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County: Madison Total Population

Current Value:

Total Population

262,752
People
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Madison (262,752) is less than the previously measured value (263,572).
Prior Value
(263,572)
Over time, the Madison value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Madison

Age and Sex

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County: Madison

Age and Sex

Value
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County: Madison Population Under Age 5

Current Value:

Population Under Age 5

4.9%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the IL Value (5.3%), Madison has a value of 4.9%.
IL Value
(5.3%)
Compared to the US Value (5.5%), Madison has a value of 4.9%.
US Value
(5.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Madison (4.9%) is less than the previously measured value (5.2%).
Prior Value
(5.2%)
Over time, the Madison value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Madison Population Under Age 18

Current Value:

Population Under Age 18

21.0%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the IL Value (21.6%), Madison has a value of 21.0%.
IL Value
(21.6%)
Compared to the US Value (21.7%), Madison has a value of 21.0%.
US Value
(21.7%)
Compared to the prior value, Madison (21.0%) is less than the previously measured value (21.4%).
Prior Value
(21.4%)
Over time, the Madison value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Madison Population Over Age 65

Current Value:

Population Over Age 65

19.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the IL Value (17.6%), Madison has a value of 19.1%.
IL Value
(17.6%)
Compared to the US Value (17.7%), Madison has a value of 19.1%.
US Value
(17.7%)
Compared to the prior value, Madison (19.1%) is greater than the previously measured value (18.4%).
Prior Value
(18.4%)
Over time, the Madison value is increasing significantly.
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County: Madison Female Population

Current Value:

Female Population

51.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the IL Value (50.6%), Madison has a value of 51.1%.
IL Value
(50.6%)
Compared to the US Value (50.5%), Madison has a value of 51.1%.
US Value
(50.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Madison (51.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (51.1%).
Prior Value
(51.1%)
Over time, the Madison value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Madison Male Population

Current Value:

Male Population

48.9%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the IL Value (49.4%), Madison has a value of 48.9%.
IL Value
(49.4%)
Compared to the US Value (49.5%), Madison has a value of 48.9%.
US Value
(49.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Madison (48.9%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (48.9%).
Prior Value
(48.9%)
Over time, the Madison value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Madison

Race and Hispanic Origin

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County: Madison

Race and Hispanic Origin

Value
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County: Madison Population White

Current Value:

Population White

86.3%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the IL Value (76.0%), Madison has a value of 86.3%.
IL Value
(76.0%)
Compared to the US Value (75.3%), Madison has a value of 86.3%.
US Value
(75.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Madison (86.3%) is less than the previously measured value (86.5%).
Prior Value
(86.5%)
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County: Madison Population Black or African American

Current Value:

Population Black or African American

9.7%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the IL Value (14.6%), Madison has a value of 9.7%.
IL Value
(14.6%)
Compared to the US Value (13.7%), Madison has a value of 9.7%.
US Value
(13.7%)
Compared to the prior value, Madison (9.7%) is greater than the previously measured value (9.6%).
Prior Value
(9.6%)
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County: Madison Population American Indian and Alaska Native

Current Value:

Population American Indian and Alaska Native

0.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the IL Value (0.6%), Madison has a value of 0.4%.
IL Value
(0.6%)
Compared to the US Value (1.3%), Madison has a value of 0.4%.
US Value
(1.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Madison (0.4%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.4%).
Prior Value
(0.4%)
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County: Madison Population Asian

Current Value:

Population Asian

1.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the IL Value (6.3%), Madison has a value of 1.1%.
IL Value
(6.3%)
Compared to the US Value (6.4%), Madison has a value of 1.1%.
US Value
(6.4%)
Compared to the prior value, Madison (1.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (1.1%).
Prior Value
(1.1%)
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County: Madison Population Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

Current Value:

Population Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

0.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the IL Value (0.1%), Madison has a value of 0.1%.
IL Value
(0.1%)
Compared to the US Value (0.3%), Madison has a value of 0.1%.
US Value
(0.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Madison (0.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.1%).
Prior Value
(0.1%)
Over time, the Madison value is staying the same.
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County: Madison Population Two or More Races

Current Value:

Population Two or More Races

2.5%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the IL Value (2.3%), Madison has a value of 2.5%.
IL Value
(2.3%)
Compared to the US Value (3.1%), Madison has a value of 2.5%.
US Value
(3.1%)
Compared to the prior value, Madison (2.5%) is greater than the previously measured value (2.4%).
Prior Value
(2.4%)
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County: Madison Population Hispanic or Latino

Current Value:

Population Hispanic or Latino

4.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the IL Value (19.0%), Madison has a value of 4.4%.
IL Value
(19.0%)
Compared to the US Value (19.5%), Madison has a value of 4.4%.
US Value
(19.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Madison (4.4%) is greater than the previously measured value (4.3%).
Prior Value
(4.3%)
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County: Madison Population White (Not Hispanic or Latino)

Current Value:

Population White (Not Hispanic or Latino)

82.5%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the IL Value (58.8%), Madison has a value of 82.5%.
IL Value
(58.8%)
Compared to the US Value (58.4%), Madison has a value of 82.5%.
US Value
(58.4%)
Compared to the prior value, Madison (82.5%) is less than the previously measured value (82.8%).
Prior Value
(82.8%)
Over time, the Madison value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Madison

Population Characteristics

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County: Madison

Population Characteristics

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County: Madison Veteran Population

Current Value:

Veteran Population

8.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the IL Value (5.2%), Madison has a value of 8.4%.
IL Value
(5.2%)
Compared to the US Value (6.6%), Madison has a value of 8.4%.
US Value
(6.6%)
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County: Madison Foreign Born Persons

Current Value:

Foreign Born Persons

2.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the IL Value (14.2%), Madison has a value of 2.2%.
IL Value
(14.2%)
Compared to the US Value (13.7%), Madison has a value of 2.2%.
US Value
(13.7%)
Over time, the Madison value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Madison

Housing

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County: Madison

Housing

Value
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County: Madison Housing Units

Current Value:

Housing Units

119,432
Housing units
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Madison (119,432) is greater than the previously measured value (119,180).
Prior Value
(119,180)
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County: Madison Homeownership

Current Value:

Homeownership

67.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the IL Value (61.0%), Madison has a value of 67.1%.
IL Value
(61.0%)
Compared to the US Value (57.8%), Madison has a value of 67.1%.
US Value
(57.8%)
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County: Madison Median Housing Unit Value

Current Value:

Median Housing Unit Value

$159,400
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IL Counties, Madison has a value of $159,400 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $122,000 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $100,875.
IL Counties
Compared to the IL Value ($239,100), Madison has a value of $159,400 which is lower and worse.
IL Value
($239,100)
Compared to the US Value ($281,900), Madison has a value of $159,400 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($281,900)
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County: Madison Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs

Current Value:

Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs

$1,436
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IL Counties, Madison has a value of $1,436 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $1,206 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $1,409.
IL Counties
Compared to the IL Value ($1,903), Madison has a value of $1,436 which is lower and better.
IL Value
($1,903)
Compared to the US Value ($1,828), Madison has a value of $1,436 which is lower and better.
US Value
($1,828)
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County: Madison Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage

Current Value:

Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage

$591
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IL Counties, Madison has a value of $591 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $526 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $594.
IL Counties
Compared to the IL Value ($737), Madison has a value of $591 which is lower and better.
IL Value
($737)
Compared to the US Value ($584), Madison has a value of $591 which is higher and worse.
US Value
($584)
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County: Madison Median Household Gross Rent

Current Value:

Median Household Gross Rent

$938
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IL Counties, Madison has a value of $938 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $765 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $842.
IL Counties
Compared to the IL Value ($1,179), Madison has a value of $938 which is lower and better.
IL Value
($1,179)
Compared to the US Value ($1,268), Madison has a value of $938 which is lower and better.
US Value
($1,268)
Over time, the Madison value is increasing significantly.
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County: Madison

Family & Living Arrangements

Value
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County: Madison

Family & Living Arrangements

Value
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County: Madison Households

Current Value:

Households

108,914
Households
(2018-2022)
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County: Madison Average Household Size

Current Value:

Average Household Size

2.40
Persons per household
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the IL Value (2.50), Madison has a value of 2.40.
IL Value
(2.50)
Compared to the US Value (2.60), Madison has a value of 2.40.
US Value
(2.60)
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County: Madison Population Age 5+ with Language Other than English Spoken at Home

Current Value:

Population Age 5+ with Language Other than English Spoken at Home

3.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the IL Value (23.4%), Madison has a value of 3.7%.
IL Value
(23.4%)
Compared to the US Value (21.7%), Madison has a value of 3.7%.
US Value
(21.7%)
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County: Madison

Education

Value
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County: Madison

Education

Value
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County: Madison People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

Current Value:

People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

93.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IL Counties, Madison has a value of 93.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 91.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 88.5%.
IL Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Madison has a value of 93.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 89.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.3%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the IL Value (90.1%), Madison has a value of 93.3% which is higher and better.
IL Value
(90.1%)
Compared to the US Value (89.1%), Madison has a value of 93.3% which is higher and better.
US Value
(89.1%)
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County: Madison People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Current Value:

People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

29.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IL Counties, Madison has a value of 29.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 20.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 17.7%.
IL Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Madison has a value of 29.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 20.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 16.5%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the IL Value (36.7%), Madison has a value of 29.4% which is lower and worse.
IL Value
(36.7%)
Compared to the US Value (34.3%), Madison has a value of 29.4% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(34.3%)
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County: Madison

Health

Value
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County: Madison

Health

Value
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County: Madison Persons with a Disability

Current Value:

Persons with a Disability

15.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the IL Value (11.6%), Madison has a value of 15.7%.
IL Value
(11.6%)
Compared to the US Value (12.9%), Madison has a value of 15.7%.
US Value
(12.9%)
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County: Madison Persons with Health Insurance

Current Value:

Persons with Health Insurance

94.5%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IL Counties, Madison has a value of 94.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 94.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 93.3%.
IL Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Madison has a value of 94.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 90.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 86.8%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the IL Value (92.3%), Madison has a value of 94.5% which is higher and better.
IL Value
(92.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Madison (94.5%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (94.1%).
Prior Value
(94.1%)
Over time, the Madison value is increasing, not significantly.
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Compared to the HP 2030 Target (92.4%), the target has been met.
HP 2030 Target
(92.4%)
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County: Madison

Economy

Value
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County: Madison

Economy

Value
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County: Madison Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:

Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

60.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IL Counties, Madison has a value of 60.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 56.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 52.8%.
IL Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Madison has a value of 60.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 55.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 50.3%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the IL Value (61.1%), Madison has a value of 60.0% which is lower and worse.
IL Value
(61.1%)
Compared to the US Value (59.6%), Madison has a value of 60.0% which is higher and better.
US Value
(59.6%)
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County: Madison Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:

Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

59.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IL Counties, Madison has a value of 59.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 56.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 52.8%.
IL Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Madison has a value of 59.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 54.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 49.6%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the IL Value (60.4%), Madison has a value of 59.2% which is lower and worse.
IL Value
(60.4%)
Compared to the US Value (58.5%), Madison has a value of 59.2% which is higher and better.
US Value
(58.5%)
Over time, the Madison value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Madison Total Employment

Current Value:

Total Employment

92,567
Paid Employees
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Madison (92,567) is greater than the previously measured value (87,127).
Prior Value
(87,127)
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County: Madison Total Employment Change

Current Value:

Total Employment Change

6.2%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IL Counties, Madison has a value of 6.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 2.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than -0.3%.
IL Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Madison has a value of 6.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 3.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 0.1%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the IL Value (5.0%), Madison has a value of 6.2% which is higher and better.
IL Value
(5.0%)
Compared to the US Value (5.8%), Madison has a value of 6.2% which is higher and better.
US Value
(5.8%)
Compared to the prior value, Madison (6.2%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (-1.6%).
Prior Value
(-1.6%)
Over time, the Madison value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Madison

Transportation

Value
Compared to:

County: Madison

Transportation

Value
Compared to:

County: Madison Mean Travel Time to Work

Current Value:

Mean Travel Time to Work

25.4
Minutes
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IL Counties, Madison has a value of 25.4 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 24.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 26.9.
IL Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Madison has a value of 25.4 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 24.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.8.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the IL Value (28.4), Madison has a value of 25.4 which is lower and better.
IL Value
(28.4)
Compared to the US Value (26.7), Madison has a value of 25.4 which is lower and better.
US Value
(26.7)
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County: Madison

Income & Poverty

Value
Compared to:

County: Madison

Income & Poverty

Value
Compared to:

County: Madison Median Household Income

Current Value:

Median Household Income

$71,759
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IL Counties, Madison has a value of $71,759 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $63,573 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $57,917.
IL Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Madison has a value of $71,759 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $60,831 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $52,521.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the IL Value ($78,433), Madison has a value of $71,759 which is lower and worse.
IL Value
($78,433)
Compared to the US Value ($75,149), Madison has a value of $71,759 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($75,149)
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County: Madison Per Capita Income

Current Value:

Per Capita Income

$38,828
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IL Counties, Madison has a value of $38,828 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $33,414 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $30,787.
IL Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Madison has a value of $38,828 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $32,340 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $28,112.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the IL Value ($43,198), Madison has a value of $38,828 which is lower and worse.
IL Value
($43,198)
Compared to the US Value ($41,261), Madison has a value of $38,828 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($41,261)
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County: Madison People Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:

People Living Below Poverty Level

12.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to IL Counties, Madison has a value of 12.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.9%.
IL Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Madison has a value of 12.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.5%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the IL Value (11.8%), Madison has a value of 12.0% which is higher and worse.
IL Value
(11.8%)
Compared to the US Value (12.5%), Madison has a value of 12.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(12.5%)
Over time, the Madison value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.0%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.0%)
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County: Madison

Businesses

Value
Compared to:

County: Madison

Businesses

Value
Compared to:

County: Madison Employer Establishments

Current Value:

Employer Establishments

5,631
Number of Establishments
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Madison (5,631) is greater than the previously measured value (5,549).
Prior Value
(5,549)
Over time, the Madison value is decreasing, significantly.
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