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Madison County

Indiana · 130,129 residents · 451.921 sq mi
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Madison County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,476. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $103,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
130,129
−2%since 2000
from 133,358 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
288 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 295 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+11%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
129K130K131K133K134K1990201020202024Madison County
2024132K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,476
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,925 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,379
+31%since 2000
from $20,090 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,800
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$798
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $490 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
30.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−2%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(118,874)
Black7.8%(10,437)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(1,993)
Asian0.3%(460)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.4%(29,933)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(106,928)
Black7.8%(10,116)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(6,263)
Asian0.5%(649)
Other3.1%(4,005)
Diversity Score36.5%(47,509)
Segregation Score41.9%(54,529)
Diversity Score
37
+63%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
42
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+57%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.9%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison County, Indiana?

Madison County, Indiana has about 130,129 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Madison County, Indiana earns about $51,476 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madison County, Indiana expensive?

In Madison County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $103,800, and the typical rent is about $798 a month.

How educated are people in Madison County, Indiana?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Madison County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madison County, Indiana?

About 15.3% of people in Madison County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison County, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 540 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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