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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Madera County

California · 88,090 residents · 2,136.918 sq mi
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Madera County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $27,370. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 35,019 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $85,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
88,090
−28%vs 2000
vs 123,109 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
−28%vs 2000
vs 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
32.1
−2%vs 2000
vs 32.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
81K103K125K146K168K1990201020202024Madera County
2024161K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,370
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,286 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,856
−26%vs 2000
vs $14,682 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
17.5%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $118,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$423
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $562 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
64.9%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.2% in 2000
35.1% rent
Afford Score
3.1
−4%vs 2000
vs 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.6%(57,391)
Black3.8%(4,710)
Hispanic / Latino44.3%(54,515)
Asian1.2%(1,480)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.6%(84,483)
1990
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(63,627)
Black2.8%(2,509)
Hispanic / Latino34.2%(30,151)
Asian1.4%(1,223)
Other23.5%(20,731)
Diversity Score76.8%(67,622)
Diversity Score
77
+12%vs 2000
vs 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
63.4%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.9%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+26%vs 2000
vs 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Home value$387,900+353%
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MADERA COUNTY VS
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Income$74,201+171%
Home value$388,800+354%
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MADERA COUNTY VS
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MADERA COUNTY VS
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Income$77,404+183%
Home value$433,200+405%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madera County, California?

Madera County, California has about 88,090 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Madera County, California?

The typical household in Madera County, California earns about $27,370 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madera County, California expensive?

In Madera County, California, the median home is worth about $85,700, and the typical rent is about $423 a month.

How educated are people in Madera County, California?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Madera County, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madera County, California?

About 17.5% of people in Madera County, California live below the federal poverty line.

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