Madison County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17119 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 264,238 | — | #274 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $75,793 | +0.9% | #789 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.2 years | +3.3% | #2,054 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $173,000 | -38.6% | #1,743 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,024 | -12.0% | #918 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% | -12.2% | #1,021 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Madison County has a population of 264,238, making it the #274 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Madison County is $75,793, ranking #789 out of 3,222 counties — 0.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.1% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.
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The median home value in Madison County is $173,000 (-38.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,024/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.2%.
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95.3% of residents in Madison County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% above the national rate.
About Madison County, Illinois
Madison County, Illinois has a total population of 264,238, making it the 274th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Madison County is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Madison County is $75,793, which ranks #789 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.
The median home value in Madison County is $173,000, 38.6% below the national median. Renters in Madison County pay a median gross rent of $1,024 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Madison County, 31.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 8.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.1 min.
Madison County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 81.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (7.7%) and Two or More Races (5.0%).
All data for Madison County, Illinois 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.