With 19,635 people, Madison County is a county in North Carolina. At a median age of 39.3, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Owners hold 77% of the housing stock. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median rent is $367 a month. That trails the North Carolina median by roughly 21%.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)15.8%(197)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)18.2%(227)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era41.2%(513)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War3.2%(40)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 1,245 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Madison County, North Carolina?
Madison County, North Carolina has about 19,635 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Madison County, North Carolina?
The typical household in Madison County, North Carolina earns about $30,985 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Madison County, North Carolina expensive?
In Madison County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $84,100, and the typical rent is about $367 a month.
How educated are people in Madison County, North Carolina?
About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Madison County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Madison County, North Carolina?
About 15.4% of people in Madison County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
Has Madison County, North Carolina grown since 1990?
Yes, Madison County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,682 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.
