Madison County, Indiana
Located in Indiana, Madison County has a population of 131,900 residents and a median age of 40.9 years, making it the #496 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 13.4%. The median home value is $161,300, and the median household income is $63,037, which is 16% below the national median.
Demographics
Madison County has a population of 131,900, making it the #496 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Madison County is $63,037, ranking #1,794 out of 3,222 counties — 16.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.4% and unemployment stands at 5.9%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Madison County is $161,300 (-42.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $939/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.2%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Madison County, 20.5% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 39.2% below the national average, ranking #1,917 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Madison County is 73.2 years. 21.1% of adults report poor or fair health and 8.0% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
22.7% of adults in Madison County smoke , 39.6% are obese , and 16.8% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 47.7 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Madison County is 6.3 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 20.4 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 15.6 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
17.1% of children in Madison County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 7.6 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 25.1 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Madison County is 51.8%. The mean commute time is 28.9 min, which is 4.7% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Madison County voted Republican with a margin of 26.9%. The vote was 35.6% Dem / 62.5% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.3 toward Republicans .
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About Madison County, Indiana
Madison County, Indiana has a total population of 131,900, making it the 496th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Madison County is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Madison County is $63,037, which ranks #1,794 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9%.
The median home value in Madison County is $161,300, 42.8% below the national median. Renters in Madison County pay a median gross rent of $939 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Madison County, 20.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.9 min.
Madison County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 82.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (6.1%) and Two or More Races (5.4%).
All data for Madison County, Indiana 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.