COUNTY · 2020 ACS
Madison County
Montana · 8,623 residents · 3,588.156 sq mi
Time machine
VIEWING
COMPARE TO
The short version
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
Population, 1990 – 2024
20249K
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.3%(367)
5 to 94.5%(384)
10 to 144.6%(398)
15 to 194.2%(365)
20 to 243.1%(268)
25 to 349.2%(794)
35 to 4410.9%(940)
45 to 5411.6%(1,000)
55 to 6417.4%(1,497)
65 to 7419.2%(1,659)
75 to 848.5%(730)
85 and over2.6%(221)
BAR + DOT: THIS PLACE · TICK: US AVERAGE
Section 02
Income & economy
$55,892
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,233 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.6%
Construction13.9%
Information9.8%
Wholesale trade9.1%
Other services4.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
Manufacturing2.7%
Retail trade2.6%
Public administration1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Education & health services0.7%
BAR + DOT: THIS PLACE · TICK: US AVERAGE
Section 03
Housing
$316,900
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
5.7
+4%since 2009
from 5.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Madison County on RentDataNow
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(6,575)
Black0%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(130)
Asian0.2%(17)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(7,955)
Black0.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(239)
Asian0.3%(30)
Other3.1%(265)
22
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Hispanic origin
Mexican1.7%(145)
South American1.1%(96)
Peruvian1.1%(93)
Spaniard0.4%(36)
Central American0.2%(14)
Nicaraguan0.2%(14)
Chilean0%(3)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.1%(5)
Ancestry
German30.3%(2,587)
Irish18.4%(1,571)
English16.3%(1,390)
French6.4%(546)
Norwegian5.8%(491)
Scottish4.2%(362)
Dutch3.1%(267)
American2.9%(251)
Swedish2.7%(229)
Welsh2.5%(210)
Scotch-Irish2.1%(176)
Danish2%(170)
+ 20 more ancestry groups with data
Polish1.6%(140)
Italian1.6%(133)
Portuguese1.1%(96)
Finnish0.7%(62)
Swiss0.7%(60)
British0.6%(53)
Lithuanian0.6%(52)
Austrian0.6%(48)
French Canadian0.4%(30)
Russian0.4%(30)
Serbian0.3%(29)
Hungarian0.3%(23)
Czech0.1%(11)
Romanian0.1%(9)
Greek0.1%(6)
Subsaharan African0.1%(5)
Ukrainian0%(3)
Lebanese0%(2)
Croatian0%(2)
Slovak0%(2)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
96.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married23.7%(1,001)
Married60%(2,531)
Widowed2.8%(119)
Divorced13.4%(564)
Women 15+
Never married19%(711)
Married60.3%(2,261)
Widowed10.1%(377)
Divorced10.7%(400)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Drill deeper
Places similar to Madison County
Cumberland County
Pop 10,208
Nome Census Area
Pop 9,830
Jasper County
Pop 9,032
Greenlee County
Pop 9,312
Places similar to Madison CountyHead to head
Compare Madison County to nearby counties
MADISON COUNTY VS
Gallatin County
Income$93,528+67%
Home value$667,600+111%
Population128,740+1184%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MADISON COUNTY VS
Beaverhead County
Income$61,268+10%
Home value$308,300−3%
Population10,043same
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MADISON COUNTY VS
Silver Bow County
Income$61,754+10%
Home value$255,200−19%
Population36,118+260%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MADISON COUNTY VS
Jefferson County
Income$95,490+71%
Home value$446,900+41%
Population13,329+33%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
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.
Keep going
Explore from here
DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024