COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Madison County

New York · 69,120 residents · 654.85 sq mi

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Madison County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $29,547. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $68,900.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $30,130

Younger

median age 31.4

US median: 33.0

Average education

18% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

69,120

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 69,441 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

106 / sq mi

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 106 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

31.4

−13%vs 2000

vs 36.1 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202467K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$29,547

−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $40,184 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$12,334

−35%vs 2000

vs $19,105 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

9.2%

−0.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 9.8% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$68,900

+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $78,700 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$398

+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $509 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

74.3%

−0.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 75.0% in 2000

25.7% rent

Afford Score

2.3

+19%vs 2000

vs 2.0 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic95.9%(66,564)

Black1.3%(870)

Hispanic / Latino1.1%(734)

Asian0.6%(385)

Other0%

Diversity Score7.1%(4,937)

1990

White, non-Hispanic97.6%(67,453)

Black1%(704)

Hispanic / Latino0.7%(511)

Asian0.6%(424)

Other0.8%(539)

Diversity Score7.7%(5,299)

Diversity Score

+8%vs 2000

vs 7 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

18.2%

−3.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 21.6% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

79.2%

−4.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 83.3% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

7.7%

−1.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 8.7% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

22.7 min

+48%vs 2000

vs 15.4 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison County, New York?

Madison County, New York has about 69,120 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Madison County, New York?

The typical household in Madison County, New York earns about $29,547 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madison County, New York expensive?

In Madison County, New York, the median home is worth about $68,900, and the typical rent is about $398 a month.

How educated are people in Madison County, New York?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Madison County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madison County, New York?

About 9.2% of people in Madison County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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