Population 6,634 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Madison Park
Household size in Madison Park
| Period | Madison Park | Santa Ana | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.33 | 4.54 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 5.92 | 4.61 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 5.45 | 4.50 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 4.34 | 4.01 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.99 | −0.53 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Madison Park are large by national standards, averaging 4.34 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 5.33 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Park
| Period | Madison Park | Santa Ana | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.6 | 29.5 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.9 | 30.5 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.4 | 32.4 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.7 | 35.2 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.1 | +5.7 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Madison Park is young: half of its residents are under 35.7, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 29.6 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Park
| Period | Madison Park | Santa Ana | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 19.9% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 19.4% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.2% | 17.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 15.6% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −4.3 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in Madison Park (16.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is little changed from 2006–10, while the national share fell.
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 Park
Renters in Madison Park
| Period | Madison Park | Santa Ana | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.6% | 50.2% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.9% | 54.1% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.1% | 53.7% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.5% | 55.1% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +4.8 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Madison Park than nationally: 38.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Still, renters make up a smaller share here than in Santa Ana overall (55.1%). Among homeowners, 35.1% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Park
| Period | Madison Park | Santa Ana | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 5.6% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 4.4% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 4.2% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 4.3% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Madison Park: just 1.8% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 6.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Santa Ana neighborhood has a lower vacancy rate.
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 Park
| Period | Madison Park | Santa Ana | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1965 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1966 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1965 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1967 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Madison Park is a place of older homes: half were built before 1956, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
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 Park
| Period | Madison Park | Santa Ana | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,490 | $1,317 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,560 | $1,378 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,794 | $1,662 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,201 | $2,154 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$710 | +$837 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Madison Park costs $2,201 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $710 a month from 2006–10, a 48% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 35.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the northeast.
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 Park
Bachelor's degrees in Madison Park
| Period | Madison Park | Santa Ana | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 11.8% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 11.6% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 14.4% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 17.4% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Madison Park: 8.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Park
| Period | Madison Park | Santa Ana | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2% | 50.7% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 38.5% | 53.4% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 51.6% | 58.7% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 62.4% | 66.4% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +25.2 pts | +15.8 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults in Madison Park never finished high school, well above the national share: only 62.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 25.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Park
| Period | Madison Park | Santa Ana | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 9.2% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 9.9% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 5.1% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 4.8% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.2 pts | −4.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Madison Park has been low: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 8.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 Park compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Park | 4.34 | 35.7 | 16.7% | 38.5% | 1.8% | 1956 | $2,201 | 8.2% | 62.4% | 2.8% |
| Wilshire Square | 3.86 | 35.6 | 10.2% | 37.4% | 2.0% | 1938 | $2,002 | 28.4% | 71.2% | 1.7% |
| Cornerstone Village | 3.79 | 27.5 | 26.1% | 96.7% | 2.0% | 1969 | $1,470 | 2.4% | 56.7% | 2.9% |
| Delhi | 4.53 | 33.4 | 15.6% | 53.4% | 4.7% | 1956 | $2,045 | 10.7% | 64.6% | 6.3% |
| Eastside Santa Ana | 4.47 | 32.8 | 12.2% | 64.6% | 5.3% | 1965 | $1,800 | 7.1% | 57.3% | 6.4% |
| Memorial Park | 4.88 | 35.3 | 20.5% | 33.6% | 3.2% | 1953 | $2,385 | 7.7% | 52.1% | 5.0% |
| Henninger Park | 3.72 | 34.7 | 18.1% | 70.0% | 4.6% | 1961 | $1,707 | 7.3% | 63.0% | 5.0% |
| Pico-Lowell | 4.74 | 33.6 | 15.1% | 62.7% | 1.9% | 1956 | $1,830 | 7.0% | 51.8% | 7.0% |
| Mid City-Santa Ana | 5.22 | 34.4 | 25.2% | 37.4% | 3.0% | 1956 | $1,871 | 11.6% | 54.2% | 2.5% |
| Lyon Street | 3.76 | 30.0 | 17.7% | 82.2% | 12.4% | 1985 | $1,980 | 15.1% | 64.7% | 3.1% |
| Thornton Park | 3.82 | 35.6 | 9.7% | 42.2% | 5.0% | 1970 | $1,963 | 18.0% | 66.5% | 2.3% |
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 Park. 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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