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Madison County

Iowa · 16,548 residents · 561.006 sq mi
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Madison County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,811. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $186,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,548
+18%since 2000
from 14,019 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
29 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 25 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+9%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K15K16K17K1990201020202024Madison County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,811
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,845 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,951
+96%since 2000
from $19,357 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services14.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration11.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,700
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$827
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+17%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(15,504)
Black0.3%(44)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(316)
Asian0.5%(83)
Other1.5%(244)
Diversity Score10.3%(1,705)
Segregation Score15.6%(2,581)
Diversity Score
10
+307%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
16
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+37%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.4%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison County, Iowa?

Madison County, Iowa has about 16,548 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Madison County, Iowa earns about $71,811 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 $186,700, and the typical rent is about $827 a month.

How educated are people in Madison County, Iowa?

About 25.3% 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 5.8% 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 4,065 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 602Census Tract 603Census Tract 601.01Census Tract 601.02
12 ZIP codes
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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