Madison County, Idaho

ID · FIPS 16065 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 54,618 #953 / 3,222
70th
Median Household Income $60,160 -19.9% #2,070 / 3,222
36th
Median Age 21.4 years -45.0% #3,222 / 3,222
0th
Median Home Value $414,800 +47.1% #259 / 3,222
92th
Median Gross Rent $1,014 -12.8% #951 / 3,222
70th
Poverty Rate 24.5% +94.3% #2,971 / 3,222
8th

Demographics

Madison County has a population of 54,618, making it the #953 most populous county in the US. The median age is 21.4 years, which is 45.0% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

94.8%
Native Born
5.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Madison County is $60,160, ranking #2,070 out of 3,222 counties — 19.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 24.5% and unemployment stands at 8.3%.

Median Household Income
$60,160 −19.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,070 of 3,222
36th percentile
Per Capita Income
$23,958 −41.9% vs nat'l
Rank #3,019 of 3,222
6th percentile
Poverty Rate
24.5% +94.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,971 of 3,222
8th percentile
Unemployment Rate
8.3% +56.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,979 of 3,222
8th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
41.8% +24.1% vs nat'l
Rank #231 of 3,222
93th percentile
Mean Commute Time
18.3 min −33.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,975 of 3,222
8th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Madison County is $414,800 (+47.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,014/mo and the homeownership rate is 40.2%.

Median Home Value
$414,800 +47.1% vs nat'l
Rank #259 of 3,222
92th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,014 −12.8% vs nat'l
Rank #951 of 3,222
70th percentile
Homeownership Rate
40.2% −37.5% vs nat'l
Rank #3,207 of 3,222
0th percentile
40.2% 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 #581 of 3,222
82th percentile

About Madison County, Idaho

Madison County, Idaho has a total population of 54,618, making it the 953rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Madison County is 21.4 years, which is 45.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Madison County is $60,160, which ranks #2,070 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 24.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3%.

The median home value in Madison County is $414,800, 47.1% above the national median. Renters in Madison County pay a median gross rent of $1,014 per month. The homeownership rate is 40.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Madison County, 41.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.3 min.

Madison County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (9.8%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).

All data for Madison County, Idaho 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.