Madison County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19121 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,926 | — | #2,042 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $90,855 | +20.9% | #284 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.6 years | +4.4% | #1,915 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $245,100 | -13.1% | #933 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,036 | -10.9% | #885 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.0% | -44.2% | #216 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Madison County has a population of 16,926, making it the #2,042 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Madison County is $90,855, ranking #284 out of 3,222 counties — 20.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.0% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.
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The median home value in Madison County is $245,100 (-13.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,036/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.1%.
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95.1% of residents in Madison County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% above the national rate.
About Madison County, Iowa
Madison County, Iowa has a total population of 16,926, making it the 2,042nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Madison County is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Madison County is $90,855, which ranks #284 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.
The median home value in Madison County is $245,100, 13.1% below the national median. Renters in Madison County pay a median gross rent of $1,036 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Madison County, 27.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.3 min.
Madison County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.3%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
All data for Madison County, Iowa 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.