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Madison County

Montana · 7,691 residents · 3,588.156 sq mi
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Madison County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,998. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $240,100. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,691
+12%since 2000
from 6,851 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.8
+15%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K9K10K1990201020202024Madison County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,998
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,233 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,205
+90%since 2000
from $16,944 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.507
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction15.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$240,100
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$647
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−31.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
41.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.6
+45%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(6,575)
Black0%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(130)
Asian0.2%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(375)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(7,335)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(186)
Asian0.3%(26)
Other1%(77)
Diversity Score9.7%(743)
Diversity Score
10
+77%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+10%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
18.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.5%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.8%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison County, Montana?

Madison County, Montana has about 7,691 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Madison County, Montana earns about $42,998 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 $240,100, and the typical rent is about $647 a month.

How educated are people in Madison County, Montana?

About 33.8% 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 11.6% 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 1,702 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 2Census Tract 3Census Tract 1.02Census Tract 1.01
12 ZIP codes
ZIP 59729ZIP 59749ZIP 59716ZIP 59754ZIP 59735ZIP 59740ZIP 59710ZIP 59720ZIP 59751ZIP 59755ZIP 59747ZIP 59745
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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