Population 480 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Madison Lake
Household size in Madison Lake
| Period | Madison Lake | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Madison Lake is a place of small households, averaging 2.37 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.57, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Madison Lake
| Period | Madison Lake | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.8 | 36.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.2 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.2 | 37.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.4 | 37.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.6 | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.4, Madison Lake is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Madison Lake
| Period | Madison Lake | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.1 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Madison Lake: 7.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Madison Lake
Renters in Madison Lake
| Period | Madison Lake | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.2% | 35.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.4% | 37.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.4% | 38.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 38.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Madison Lake is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a third of owners (35.2%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Madison Lake
| Period | Madison Lake | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.4% of homes in Madison Lake are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Madison Lake
| Period | Madison Lake | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1976 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1977 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1979 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Housing in Madison Lake leans a little older: the median home dates to 1974, against 1980 nationally.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Madison Lake
| Period | Madison Lake | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $900 | $852 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $913 | $924 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $993 | $1,051 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,014 | $1,378 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$114 | +$526 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Madison Lake costs $1,014 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 25.6% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Madison Lake
Bachelor's degrees in Madison Lake
| Period | Madison Lake | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 33.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 34.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 37.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.6% | 40.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +18.2 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in Madison Lake (30.6%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Madison Lake
| Period | Madison Lake | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.6% | 89.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.1% | 90.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.6% | 91.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.2% | 92.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Madison Lake is a bit above the national rate: 91.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The Columbus area as a whole looks much the same.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Madison Lake
| Period | Madison Lake | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.1%, unemployment in Madison Lake is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Columbus area as a whole (4.3%). Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Madison Lake compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Lake | 2.37 | 46.4 | 7.6% | 22.7% | 4.4% | 1974 | $1,014 | 30.6% | 91.2% | 5.1% |
| London | 2.53 | 42.2 | 9.4% | 29.1% | 8.9% | 1974 | $897 | 23.8% | 89.6% | 5.2% |
| West Jefferson | 2.61 | 44.4 | 7.3% | 18.4% | 3.7% | 1968 | $1,112 | 19.9% | 89.0% | 3.7% |
| Summerford | 2.94 | 41.7 | 7.7% | 24.7% | 19.8% | 1974 | $925 | 11.5% | 82.8% | 11.7% |
| Georgesville | 2.50 | 43.5 | 5.4% | 12.8% | 3.5% | 1984 | $1,982 | 24.9% | 89.4% | 1.3% |
| Plumwood | 2.62 | 40.9 | 16.5% | 15.3% | 5.0% | 1986 | $1,250 | 26.3% | 83.3% | 15.2% |
| Sedalia | 2.64 | 43.9 | 11.4% | 29.7% | 7.6% | 1944 | $1,111 | 18.0% | 93.6% | 0.0% |
| Era | 2.65 | 43.9 | 6.4% | 16.8% | 7.5% | 1972 | $837 | 27.9% | 95.8% | 2.6% |
| Florence | 2.31 | 49.9 | 3.7% | 24.9% | 4.8% | 1956 | $787 | 26.0% | 90.5% | 2.6% |
| Harrisburg | 2.62 | 44.0 | 10.1% | 13.9% | 8.1% | 1974 | $1,322 | 17.7% | 91.1% | 4.8% |
| Midway | 2.65 | 43.4 | 11.9% | 31.1% | 7.7% | 1943 | $1,119 | 18.0% | 93.7% | 0.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Madison Lake. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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