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Madison County

Missouri · 12,626 residents · 494.386 sq mi
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Madison County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,984. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $120,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,626
+7%since 2000
from 11,800 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
26 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+8%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Madison County
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,984
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,601 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,063
+97%since 2000
from $13,215 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,000
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$666
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
28.8% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+17%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(11,552)
Black0.1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(66)
Asian0.3%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(286)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(11,555)
Black0.4%(54)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(342)
Asian0.3%(41)
Other2%(251)
Diversity Score13.5%(1,704)
Segregation Score28.8%(3,632)
Diversity Score
13
+456%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+22%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.3%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.3%
−67.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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MADISON COUNTY VS
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MADISON COUNTY VS
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Income$47,226−2%
Home value$107,400−10%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison County, Missouri?

Madison County, Missouri has about 12,626 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Madison County, Missouri earns about $47,984 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madison County, Missouri expensive?

In Madison County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $120,000, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in Madison County, Missouri?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Madison County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madison County, Missouri?

About 14.0% of people in Madison County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,499 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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