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Madison County

New York · 68,016 residents · 654.85 sq mi
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Madison County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,176. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $140,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
68,016
−2%since 2000
from 69,441 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
104 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 106 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+16%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
67K69K70K72K74K1990201020202024Madison County
202467K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,176
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,184 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,443
+70%since 2000
from $19,105 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$768
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $509 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
26.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+17%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(60,965)
Black1.6%(1,071)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(1,673)
Asian1%(664)
Other2.9%(1,975)
Diversity Score19.2%(13,075)
Segregation Score29%(19,707)
Diversity Score
19
+170%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+55%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.9%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−88.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison County, New York?

Madison County, New York has about 68,016 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Madison County, New York earns about $61,176 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 $140,000, and the typical rent is about $768 a month.

How educated are people in Madison County, New York?

About 26.6% 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 8.5% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,104 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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19 census tracts
Census Tract 303Census Tract 304.01Census Tract 301.02Census Tract 310Census Tract 309Census Tract 307.01Census Tract 304.03Census Tract 306.02Census Tract 302Census Tract 305.02Census Tract 301.03Census Tract 308Census Tract 305.01Census Tract 306.01Census Tract 304.02Census Tract 304.04Census Tract 311Census Tract 301.01Census Tract 307.02
25 ZIP codes
ZIP 13032ZIP 13421ZIP 13037ZIP 13035ZIP 13346ZIP 13082ZIP 13030ZIP 13408ZIP 13332ZIP 13409ZIP 13485ZIP 13052ZIP 13122ZIP 13402ZIP 13334ZIP 13072ZIP 13355ZIP 13061ZIP 13310ZIP 13364ZIP 13163ZIP 13314ZIP 13134ZIP 13484ZIP 13418
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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