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Madison County

Georgia · 28,120 residents · 282.324 sq mi
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Madison County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,343. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $128,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,120
+9%since 2000
from 25,730 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
100 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 91 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+10%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K23K26K29K33K1990201020202024Madison County
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,343
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,347 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,975
+12%since 2000
from $16,998 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,100
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$679
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $452 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.0%
−31.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+42%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(24,106)
Black8.3%(2,320)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(1,139)
Asian0.6%(173)
Other1.6%(446)
Diversity Score32.5%(9,130)
Diversity Score
32
+32%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+36%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.9%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison County, Georgia?

Madison County, Georgia has about 28,120 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Madison County, Georgia earns about $41,343 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 $128,100, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in Madison County, Georgia?

About 12.9% 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 17.8% of people in Madison County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,070 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 204Census Tract 201Census Tract 203Census Tract 205.02Census Tract 202Census Tract 205.01Census Tract 206
4 ZIP codes
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