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Madison County

Illinois · 265,859 residents · 715.515 sq mi
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Madison County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,045. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $138,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
265,859
+3%since 2000
from 258,941 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
372 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 362 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+9%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
247K253K259K265K271K1990201020202024Madison County
2024264K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,045
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,541 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,599
+64%since 2000
from $20,509 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,500
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$835
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $490 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
28.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+17%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(231,313)
Black7.3%(18,825)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(3,925)
Asian0.6%(1,515)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.9%(56,699)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(213,793)
Black9.3%(24,671)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(10,797)
Asian1%(2,718)
Other2.6%(6,910)
Diversity Score38.3%(101,822)
Segregation Score35.6%(94,652)
Diversity Score
38
+75%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
36
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+53%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.2%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Income$56,160−12%
Home value$197,500+43%
Population278,144+6%
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MADISON COUNTY VS
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Income$73,854+15%
Home value$180,300+30%
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MADISON COUNTY VS
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Home value$145,700+5%
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MADISON COUNTY VS
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Income$86,588+35%
Home value$192,400+39%
Population37,128−86%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison County, Illinois?

Madison County, Illinois has about 265,859 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Madison County, Illinois earns about $64,045 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madison County, Illinois expensive?

In Madison County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $138,500, and the typical rent is about $835 a month.

How educated are people in Madison County, Illinois?

About 27.8% of adults age 25 and over in Madison County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madison County, Illinois?

About 12.4% of people in Madison County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison County, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16,621 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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