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Madison County

Idaho · 52,913 residents · 469.267 sq mi
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Madison County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,419. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 93% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $229,800. At a median age of 23.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 23.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
52,913
+93%since 2000
from 27,467 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
113 / sq mi
+93%since 2000
from 59 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
23.1
+12%since 2000
from 20.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K30K39K48K58K1990201020202024Madison County
202455K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,419
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,607 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,943
+100%since 2000
from $10,956 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 30.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,800
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $298 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.3%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
56.7% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+70%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(25,856)
Black0.2%(56)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(1,078)
Asian0.6%(153)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.4%(3,123)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(43,985)
Black1.3%(709)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(5,248)
Asian1.8%(933)
Other2.4%(1,275)
Diversity Score34.7%(18,347)
Segregation Score22%(11,634)
Diversity Score
35
+205%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
+26%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.5%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison County, Idaho?

Madison County, Idaho has about 52,913 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Madison County, Idaho earns about $44,419 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madison County, Idaho expensive?

In Madison County, Idaho, the median home is worth about $229,800, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Madison County, Idaho?

About 38.6% of adults age 25 and over in Madison County, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madison County, Idaho?

About 26.7% of people in Madison County, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison County, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison County, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 29,239 residents, a change of about 124 percent over that period.

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11 census tracts
Census Tract 9503.03Census Tract 9503.01Census Tract 9503.04Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9504.01Census Tract 9505.02Census Tract 9505.01Census Tract 9501.02Census Tract 9501.01Census Tract 9504.02Census Tract 9501.03
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 83440ZIP 83448ZIP 83451ZIP 83436ZIP 83460
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