Madison Heights, VA

City

Demographics of Madison Heights

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

17.4%

Households with Children

19.9%

School Enrollment K-12

1,004

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.0%
School Age (5-17): 14.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.9%
Working Age (35-54): 22.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 16.4%
Seniors (65+): 21.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 10.8%
High School / GED: 37.0%
Some College or Associate's: 34.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 12.5%
Single Parents: 7.4%
Couples & Adults: 36.4%
Living Alone: 43.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 67.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.7%
Asian: 0.3%
Black or African American: 23.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 37.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.0%
Other White: 61.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 52.8%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 47.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 75.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 23.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 98.8%
Spanish: 0.1%
European & Indo-European: 0.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.3%
Arabic: 0.5%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.1%
Elementary (1-4): 5.1%
Middle School (5-8): 3.5%
High School (9-12): 3.3%
College / Graduate: 5.5%
Not Enrolled: 80.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Madison Heights

Neighborhood

Amherst, VA

Lakeview / Wright Shop

Great Oaks / Magruder Hills

Melwood Manor / Ruritan

Joshua Falls / Galts Mill

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources