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Madisonville

Tennessee · 5,428 residents (2025 est.) · 6.005 sq mi
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Madisonville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,878. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $234,400. Households here earn about 43% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,241
+33%since 2000
from 3,939 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
873 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 656 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
+15%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,428 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Madisonville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,878
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,123
+46%since 2000
from $16,468 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
+13%since 2010
from 0.401 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$234,400
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$726
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
40.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
+132%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(3,639)
Black3.9%(152)
Hispanic / Latino2%(79)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.9%(585)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(4,372)
Black3.2%(170)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(202)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.5%(497)
Diversity Score36.6%(1,917)
Diversity Score
37
+146%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.4%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+53%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 14.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.7%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 22.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.1%
−71.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.7%
+19.5 ptssince 2017
from 61.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madisonville, Tennessee?

Madisonville, Tennessee has about 5,241 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Madisonville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Madisonville, Tennessee earns about $39,878 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madisonville, Tennessee expensive?

In Madisonville, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $234,400, and the typical rent is about $726 a month.

How educated are people in Madisonville, Tennessee?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Madisonville, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madisonville, Tennessee?

About 18.1% of people in Madisonville, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madisonville, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Madisonville, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,104 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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