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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Madison County

Iowa · 14,019 residents · 561.006 sq mi
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Madison County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,845. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $93,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,019
+12%since 1990
from 12,483 in 1990
1990 – 2025
25 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 22 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.9
+5%since 1990
from 36.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K13K15K16K17K1990201020202024Madison County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,845
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,644 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,357
+67%since 1990
from $11,620 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.7%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$93,300
+67%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$445
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $294 in 1990
US average: $602
78.0%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 73.5% in 1990
22.0% rent
2.2
+40%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(12,409)
Black0%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(56)
Asian0.1%(11)
Diversity Score2.6%(321)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(13,763)
Black0.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(105)
Asian0.2%(25)
Diversity Score2.5%(355)
3
−2%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.4%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.6%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 81.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.9 min
−33%since 1990
from 29.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison County, Iowa?

Madison County, Iowa has about 14,019 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Madison County, Iowa earns about $41,845 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madison County, Iowa expensive?

In Madison County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $93,300, and the typical rent is about $445 a month.

How educated are people in Madison County, Iowa?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Madison County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madison County, Iowa?

About 6.7% of people in Madison County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison County, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,536 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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