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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Madison County

Georgia · 21,050 residents · 282.324 sq mi
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Madison County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,092. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 4,680 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $53,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

21,050
−18%vs 2000
vs 25,730 in 2000
1990 – 2025
75 / sq mi
−18%vs 2000
vs 91 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.1
−7%vs 2000
vs 35.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
20K23K26K29K33K1990201020202024Madison County
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,092
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,347 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,997
−35%vs 2000
vs $16,998 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.7%
+4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$53,800
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $79,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$322
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $452 in 2000
US average: $450
82.1%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.2% in 2000
17.9% rent
2.1
−1%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(22,713)
Black8.4%(2,165)
Hispanic / Latino2%(507)
Asian0.3%(70)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.5%(6,310)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91%(19,154)
Black8.3%(1,752)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(98)
Asian0.4%(77)
Other0.3%(67)
Diversity Score21.6%(4,546)
22
−12%vs 2000
vs 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.7%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
59.7%
−11.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.9%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.7 min
+37%vs 2000
vs 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Madison County, Georgia?

Madison County, Georgia has about 21,050 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Madison County, Georgia?

The typical household in Madison County, Georgia earns about $25,092 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madison County, Georgia expensive?

In Madison County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $53,800, and the typical rent is about $322 a month.

How educated are people in Madison County, Georgia?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Madison County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madison County, Georgia?

About 15.7% of people in Madison County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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