Madera County, California
CA · FIPS 06039 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 160,940 | — | #429 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $76,627 | +2.0% | #741 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 34.6 years | -11.1% | #2,992 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $393,200 | +39.5% | #305 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,390 | +19.5% | #326 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.2% | +52.4% | #2,596 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Madera County has a population of 160,940, making it the #429 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.6 years, which is 11.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Madera County is $76,627, ranking #741 out of 3,222 counties — 2.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 19.2% and unemployment stands at 10.1%.
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The median home value in Madera County is $393,200 (+39.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,390/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.5%.
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92.6% of residents in Madera County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.0% above the national rate.
About Madera County, California
Madera County, California has a total population of 160,940, making it the 429th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Madera County is 34.6 years, which is 11.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Madera County is $76,627, which ranks #741 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1%.
The median home value in Madera County is $393,200, 39.5% above the national median. Renters in Madera County pay a median gross rent of $1,390 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Madera County, 17.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.0 min.
Madera County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 60.9% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (29.9%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
All data for Madera County, California comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.