Census numbers: Area communities grow, shrink, are 'stabilized'
While some metro-east communities have seen phenomenal growth or loss since 2000, not much has changed in Madison.
"That makes me feel good, it's stabilized," Madison Mayor John Hamm said.
According to estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau, Madison's population of 4,554 is up 15 people, or less than one-third of a percentage point, from 2000 estimates. Neighboring municipalities such as Venice, Brooklyn, Fairmont City, East St. Louis, Washington Park and Granite City have all seen decreases, according to Census estimates.
Hamm said the city tore down about 300 derelict properties during the past several years and encouraged dozens of new residences to be built. "We've done a lot of clean up in that respect," he said.
The Census Bureau today released its 2008 population estimates for every city and county in the nation.
