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Madison County

Montana · 8,623 residents · 3,588.156 sq mi
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Madison County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,892. Population has grown 26% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $316,900. With a median age of 52.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,623
+26%since 2000
from 6,851 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.9
+22%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K9K10K1990201020202024Madison County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,892
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,233 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,668
+111%since 2000
from $16,944 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$316,900
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$855
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
24.9% rent
Afford Score
5.7
+47%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(7,955)
Black0.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(239)
Asian0.3%(30)
Other3.1%(265)
Diversity Score15.3%(1,318)
Segregation Score21.9%(1,884)
Diversity Score
15
+180%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+26%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−74.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison County, Montana?

Madison County, Montana has about 8,623 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Madison County, Montana earns about $55,892 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 $316,900, and the typical rent is about $855 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 8.1% 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 2,634 residents, a change of about 44 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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