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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Madison County

New York · 69,441 residents · 654.85 sq mi
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Madison County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,184. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $78,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
69,441
Unchangedsince 1990
from 69,120 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
106 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 106 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.1
+15%since 1990
from 31.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
67K69K70K72K74K1990201020202024Madison County
202467K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,184
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,547 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,105
+55%since 1990
from $12,334 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.8%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,700
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $68,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$509
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $398 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.0%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 74.3% in 1990
25.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−16%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(67,453)
Black1%(704)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(511)
Asian0.6%(424)
Diversity Score7.7%(5,299)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(66,564)
Black1.3%(870)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(734)
Asian0.6%(385)
Diversity Score7.1%(4,937)
Diversity Score
7
−7%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 18.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.3%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 79.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
−32%since 1990
from 22.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Madison County to nearby counties

MADISON COUNTY VS
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Income$70,154+75%
Home value$182,600+132%
Population226,392+237%
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MADISON COUNTY VS
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Income$76,945+91%
Home value$200,200+154%
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MADISON COUNTY VS
Chenango County
Income$62,948+57%
Home value$137,900+75%
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MADISON COUNTY VS
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Income$70,418+75%
Home value$162,100+106%
Population45,850−32%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison County, New York?

Madison County, New York has about 69,441 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Madison County, New York earns about $40,184 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 $78,700, and the typical rent is about $509 a month.

How educated are people in Madison County, New York?

About 21.6% 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 9.8% of people in Madison County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison County, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 321 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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19 census tracts
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25 ZIP codes
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