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Madison County

New York · 73,442 residents · 654.85 sq mi
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Madison County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,345. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $111,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
73,442
+6%since 2000
from 69,441 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
112 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 106 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+9%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
67K69K70K72K74K1990201020202024Madison County
202467K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,345
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,184 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,311
+27%since 2000
from $19,105 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$691
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $509 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.9%
−27.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+7%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(68,916)
Black1.7%(1,260)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(1,316)
Asian0.8%(576)
Other1.7%(1,244)
Diversity Score14.4%(10,591)
Diversity Score
14
+103%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+52%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.0%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison County, New York?

Madison County, New York has about 73,442 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Madison County, New York earns about $53,345 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 $111,700, and the typical rent is about $691 a month.

How educated are people in Madison County, New York?

About 23.7% 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 4,322 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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