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Madera County

California · 156,255 residents · 2,136.918 sq mi
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Madera County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,924. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 15% 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 $268,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
156,255
+27%since 2000
from 123,109 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
73 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
+7%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
81K103K125K146K168K1990201020202024Madera County
2024161K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,924
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,286 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,212
+58%since 2000
from $14,682 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$268,500
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,068
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $562 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
36.0% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+33%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic31%(48,399)
Black2.6%(4,131)
Hispanic / Latino59.6%(93,178)
Asian2.3%(3,581)
Other3.2%(4,934)
Diversity Score66.8%(104,341)
Segregation Score46.6%(72,842)
Diversity Score
67
−3%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
47
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+53%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 53.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
20.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−71.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madera County, California?

Madera County, California has about 156,255 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Madera County, California earns about $61,924 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 $268,500, and the typical rent is about $1,068 a month.

How educated are people in Madera County, California?

About 15.2% 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 19.0% of people in Madera County, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madera County, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Madera County, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 68,165 residents, a change of about 77 percent over that period.

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