Madison County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29123 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,729 | — | #2,303 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,434 | -27.6% | #2,506 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.1 years | +5.7% | #1,779 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $159,000 | -43.6% | #2,048 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $808 | -30.5% | #2,048 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.2% | +4.7% | #1,578 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Madison County has a population of 12,729, making it the #2,303 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Madison County is $54,434, ranking #2,506 out of 3,222 counties — 27.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.2% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Madison County is $159,000 (-43.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $808/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.7%.
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89.4% of residents in Madison County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% below the national rate.
About Madison County, Missouri
Madison County, Missouri has a total population of 12,729, making it the 2,303rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Madison County is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Madison County is $54,434, which ranks #2,506 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 27.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Madison County is $159,000, 43.6% below the national median. Renters in Madison County pay a median gross rent of $808 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Madison County, 16.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 51.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.1 min.
Madison County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.2% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.8%).
All data for Madison County, Missouri 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.