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Madison County

Iowa · 15,679 residents · 561.006 sq mi
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Madison County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,183. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $145,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,679
+12%since 2000
from 14,019 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
28 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 25 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+5%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K15K16K17K1990201020202024Madison County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,183
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,845 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,711
+33%since 2000
from $19,357 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services14.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration13%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,400
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$606
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.8%
−23.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
21.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+23%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(13,763)
Black0.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(105)
Asian0.2%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(355)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(15,233)
Black0.3%(45)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(197)
Asian0.3%(51)
Other1.4%(227)
Diversity Score8.1%(1,264)
Diversity Score
8
+218%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+45%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.8%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison County, Iowa?

Madison County, Iowa has about 15,679 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Madison County, Iowa earns about $53,183 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 $145,400, and the typical rent is about $606 a month.

How educated are people in Madison County, Iowa?

About 18.2% 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 8.8% 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 3,196 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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