Data story · 2026
Who lives in Madison Heights, 2026
Ages, households, children and newcomers for Madison Heights, from the latest Census estimates and compared with Oakland County.
By Victoria Jackson, Editor In Chief
1 min read
- Median age
- 39.0 years
- Average household size
- 2.08 people
- Households with children under 18
- 17.2%
- Residents born outside the U.S.
- 12.8%
Troy has the highest median age, Average household size, Households with children under 18, Residents born outside the U.S., Households that moved in since 2021, 42.0 years, and Royal Oak the lowest, 36.9 years
Median age, Average household size, Households with children under 18, Residents born outside the U.S., Households that moved in since 2021
| Group | Median age, Average household size, Households with children under 18, Residents born outside the U.S., Households that moved in since 2021 |
|---|---|
| Sterling Heights | 41.7 years |
| Troy | 42.0 years |
| Royal Oak | 36.9 years |
| Hazel Park | 37.5 years |
| Warren | 38.3 years |
| Clawson | 39.4 years |
Look past the headlines and the numbers start talking. For median age, Madison Heights comes in at 39.0 years, against 41.3 years across Oakland County.
That is the 13th lowest of 56 communities in Oakland County. For average household size, Madison Heights comes in at 2.08 people, against 2.39 people across Oakland County.
That is the 7th lowest of 56 communities in Oakland County.
The rest of the numbers
For households with children under 18, Madison Heights comes in at 17.2%, against 26.4% across Oakland County and 27.5% for Metro Detroit. That is the 5th lowest of 56 communities in Oakland County.
For residents born outside the U.S., Madison Heights comes in at 12.8%, against 13.3% across Oakland County and 10.7% for Metro Detroit. That is the 14th highest of 55 communities in Oakland County.
For households that moved in since 2021, Madison Heights comes in at 4.6%, against 4.0% across Oakland County and 3.7% for Metro Detroit. That is the 17th highest of 56 communities in Oakland County.
Next door
Sterling Heights nearby comes in at 41.7 years for median age. Troy nearby comes in at 42.0 years for median age.
Royal Oak nearby comes in at 36.9 years for median age.
How we read the numbers
Every figure is the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ranks compare communities in Oakland County with the same figure on file.
Final word
Every place named here links to its own guide on Rebuild Detroit. That is the story so far.
Sources
Editor In Chief, Detroit Ledger
Victoria Jackson is a lifelong student and sharp-eyed documentarian of all things Detroit, from its rich musical roots and cultural icons to its shifting neighborhoods, storied architecture, and underground legends.