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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Madison County

North Carolina · 19,635 residents · 449.615 sq mi
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Madison County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,985. Population has grown 16% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $84,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

19,635
+16%since 1990
from 16,953 in 1990
1990 – 2025
44 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 38 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
+7%since 1990
from 36.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
16K18K19K21K22K1990201020202024Madison County
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,985
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,956 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,076
+76%since 1990
from $9,149 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.4%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 20.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$84,100
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$367
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $234 in 1990
US average: $602
76.6%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 77.8% in 1990
23.4% rent
2.7
+9%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(16,756)
Black0.7%(116)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(93)
Asian0.2%(37)
Diversity Score4.2%(713)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(19,004)
Black0.8%(160)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(266)
Asian0.2%(43)
Diversity Score5.9%(1,162)
6
+41%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.1%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.3%
+12.9 ptssince 1990
from 56.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.5%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.7 min
−21%since 1990
from 27.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

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.

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

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