Madison County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37115 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,867 | — | #1,780 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,531 | -22.1% | #2,222 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.5 years | +14.4% | #832 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $284,600 | +1.0% | #708 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $780 | -32.9% | #2,267 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.1% | -3.8% | #1,303 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Madison County has a population of 21,867, making it the #1,780 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.5 years, which is 14.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Madison County is $58,531, ranking #2,222 out of 3,222 counties — 22.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.1% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.
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The median home value in Madison County is $284,600 (+1.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $780/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.5%.
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91.6% of residents in Madison County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.1% below the national rate.
About Madison County, North Carolina
Madison County, North Carolina has a total population of 21,867, making it the 1,780th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Madison County is 44.5 years, which is 14.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Madison County is $58,531, which ranks #2,222 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.
The median home value in Madison County is $284,600, 1.0% above the national median. Renters in Madison County pay a median gross rent of $780 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Madison County, 32.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.1 min.
Madison County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.6%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
All data for Madison County, North Carolina 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.