Madison Heights, MI Demographics

A map of Madison Heights's Population by Race

Madison Heights, Michigan had a population of 28,468 in 2020. It was 76.0% White, 7.7% Black, 7.0% Asian, 3.6% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 5.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Madison Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 745 places in Michigan, Madison Heights is the 42nd most populous. 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 Heights's White Population

21,647 residents of Madison Heights identify as White, or 76.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Madison Heights roughly similar to the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Madison Heights is ranked #643 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Madison Heights is more White than neighboring Hazel Park (74% White). Madison Heights is less White than neighboring Royal Oak (84.7% White), Pleasant Ridge (88.9% White), Clawson (88.1% White), and Ferndale (81.5% White).

Madison Heights's Black Population

2,201 residents of Madison Heights identify as Black, or 7.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Madison Heights slightly less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Madison Heights is ranked #82 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Madison Heights is more Black than neighboring Royal Oak (3.6% Black), Pleasant Ridge (1.6% Black), Clawson (1.6% Black), and Ferndale (6.1% Black). Madison Heights is less Black than neighboring Hazel Park (12.1% Black).

Madison Heights's Asian Population

1,990 residents of Madison Heights identify as Asian, or 7.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Madison Heights roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Madison Heights is ranked #22 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Madison Heights is more Asian than neighboring Hazel Park (1.6% Asian), Royal Oak (3.2% Asian), Pleasant Ridge (1.2% Asian), Clawson (2.1% Asian), and Ferndale (2.1% Asian).

Madison Heights's Hispanic Population

1,032 residents of Madison Heights identify as Hispanic, or 3.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Madison Heights roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Madison Heights is ranked #320 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Madison Heights is more Hispanic than neighboring Pleasant Ridge (2.9% Hispanic), and Clawson (3.1% Hispanic). Madison Heights is less Hispanic than neighboring Hazel Park (4.4% Hispanic), Royal Oak (3.7% Hispanic), and Ferndale (4.4% Hispanic).

Madison Heights's Native American/Other Population

186 residents of Madison Heights identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Madison Heights roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Madison Heights is ranked #371 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Madison Heights is more Native American/Other than neighboring Royal Oak (0.5% Native American/Other), Pleasant Ridge (0.2% Native American/Other), and Clawson (0.6% Native American/Other). Madison Heights is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hazel Park (0.9% Native American/Other).

Madison Heights's Multiracial Population

1,412 residents of Madison Heights identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Madison Heights roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Madison Heights is ranked #205 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Madison Heights is more Multiracial than neighboring Royal Oak (4.2% Multiracial), and Clawson (4.5% Multiracial). Madison Heights is less Multiracial than neighboring Hazel Park (7% Multiracial), Pleasant Ridge (5.2% Multiracial), and Ferndale (5.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.