Madera County, California

CA · FIPS 06039 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 160,940 #429 / 3,222
87th
Median Household Income $76,627 +2.0% #741 / 3,222
77th
Median Age 34.6 years -11.1% #2,992 / 3,222
7th
Median Home Value $393,200 +39.5% #305 / 3,222
91th
Median Gross Rent $1,390 +19.5% #326 / 3,222
90th
Poverty Rate 19.2% +52.4% #2,596 / 3,222
19th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

79.9%
Native Born
20.1%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$76,627 +2.0% vs nat'l
Rank #741 of 3,222
77th percentile
Per Capita Income
$30,077 −27.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,415 of 3,222
25th percentile
Poverty Rate
19.2% +52.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,596 of 3,222
19th percentile
Unemployment Rate
10.1% +90.5% vs nat'l
Rank #3,102 of 3,222
4th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.9% −46.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,363 of 3,222
27th percentile
Mean Commute Time
30.0 min +8.8% vs nat'l
Rank #883 of 3,222
73th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$393,200 +39.5% vs nat'l
Rank #305 of 3,222
91th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,390 +19.5% vs nat'l
Rank #326 of 3,222
90th percentile
Homeownership Rate
67.5% +4.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,535 of 3,222
21th percentile
67.5% Homeownership

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Health

92.6% of residents in Madera County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.0% above the national rate.

92.6% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
92.6% +1.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,498 of 3,222
54th percentile

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.