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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Madison County

Montana · 6,851 residents · 3,588.156 sq mi
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Madison County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,233. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $116,300. With a median age of 43.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 35.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,851
+14%since 1990
from 5,989 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 2 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.4
+15%since 1990
from 37.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K8K9K10K1990201020202024Madison County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,233
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,066 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,944
+58%since 1990
from $10,718 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.1%
−6.2 ptssince 1990
from 18.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$116,300
+50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$460
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $319 in 1990
US average: $602
70.4%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 68.8% in 1990
29.6% rent
3.8
+44%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(5,933)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(58)
Asian0.1%(7)
Diversity Score4.6%(278)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(6,575)
Black0%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(130)
Asian0.2%(17)
Diversity Score5.5%(375)
5
+18%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.5%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 19.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.8%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 85.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.9%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
−53%since 1990
from 37.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison County, Montana?

Madison County, Montana has about 6,851 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Madison County, Montana earns about $30,233 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madison County, Montana expensive?

In Madison County, Montana, the median home is worth about $116,300, and the typical rent is about $460 a month.

How educated are people in Madison County, Montana?

About 25.5% of adults age 25 and over in Madison County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madison County, Montana?

About 12.1% of people in Madison County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison County, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison County, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 862 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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