Madison County, Missouri
Located in Missouri, Madison County has a population of 12,729 residents and a median age of 41.1 years, making it the #2,303 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 13.2%. The median home value is $159,000, and the median household income is $54,434, which is 28% below the national median.
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.
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 $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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Madison County, 16.3% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 51.6% below the national average, ranking #2,613 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Madison County is 72.3 years. 19.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 10.8% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
22.4% of adults in Madison County smoke , 38.0% are obese , and 21.0% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 40.0 per 100,000.
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Safety
The suicide rate is 20.0 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 26.6 per 100,000.
Suicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
20.7% of children in Madison County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 23.9 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Madison County is 60.9%. The mean commute time is 26.1 min, which is 5.3% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Madison County voted Republican with a margin of 65.0%. The vote was 17.1% Dem / 82.1% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.2 toward Republicans .
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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.