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
37th
Median Household Income $90,855 +20.9% #284 / 3,222
91th
Median Age 40.6 years +4.4% #1,915 / 3,222
41th
Median Home Value $245,100 -13.1% #933 / 3,222
71th
Median Gross Rent $1,036 -10.9% #885 / 3,222
72th
Poverty Rate 7.0% -44.2% #216 / 3,222
93th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.2%
Native Born
1.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$90,855 +20.9% vs nat'l
Rank #284 of 3,222
91th percentile
Per Capita Income
$43,167 +4.6% vs nat'l
Rank #539 of 3,222
83th percentile
Poverty Rate
7.0% −44.2% vs nat'l
Rank #216 of 3,222
93th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.5% −34.9% vs nat'l
Rank #953 of 3,222
70th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.1% −19.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,002 of 3,222
69th percentile
Mean Commute Time
30.3 min +9.7% vs nat'l
Rank #838 of 3,222
74th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$245,100 −13.1% vs nat'l
Rank #933 of 3,222
71th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,036 −10.9% vs nat'l
Rank #885 of 3,222
72th percentile
Homeownership Rate
80.1% +24.4% vs nat'l
Rank #614 of 3,222
81th percentile
80.1% Homeownership

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Health

95.1% of residents in Madison County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% above the national rate.

95.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
95.1% +3.7% vs nat'l
Rank #579 of 3,222
82th percentile

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.