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Madisonville

Tennessee · 5,132 residents · 6.005 sq mi
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Madisonville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,188. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $139,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,132
+30%since 2000
from 3,939 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
855 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 656 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+6%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Madisonville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,188
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,467
+121%since 2000
from $16,468 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.3%
US avg: 10%
Information19.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,400
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
43.0% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+22%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(4,408)
Black2.9%(151)
Hispanic / Latino4%(206)
Asian0.5%(28)
Other1.7%(85)
Diversity Score22.5%(1,157)
Diversity Score
23
+52%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+20%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.4%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−79.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madisonville, Tennessee?

Madisonville, Tennessee has about 5,132 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Madisonville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Madisonville, Tennessee earns about $45,188 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 $139,400, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Madisonville, Tennessee?

About 16.7% 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 17.7% 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 1,995 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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

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