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Madison County

Ohio · 43,435 residents · 466.688 sq mi
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Madison County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,533. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $146,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
43,435
+8%since 2000
from 40,213 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
93 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 86 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.1
+9%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
36K39K41K43K45K1990201020202024Madison County
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,533
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,212 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,980
+28%since 2000
from $18,721 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$660
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.1%
−21.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
27.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+28%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(36,744)
Black6.2%(2,505)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(294)
Asian0.4%(175)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.5%(7,042)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(38,994)
Black6.6%(2,852)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(622)
Asian0.5%(231)
Other1.3%(560)
Diversity Score22.8%(9,919)
Diversity Score
23
+30%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+36%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.4%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
45.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison County, Ohio?

Madison County, Ohio has about 43,435 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Madison County, Ohio?

The typical household in Madison County, Ohio earns about $50,533 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madison County, Ohio expensive?

In Madison County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $146,800, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in Madison County, Ohio?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Madison County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madison County, Ohio?

About 11.7% of people in Madison County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison County, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,367 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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12 census tracts
Census Tract 406Census Tract 401.02Census Tract 411Census Tract 405Census Tract 410Census Tract 412Census Tract 402.01Census Tract 407Census Tract 404Census Tract 401.01Census Tract 402.02Census Tract 413
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 43140ZIP 43064ZIP 43162ZIP 43143ZIP 43153ZIP 43029ZIP 43151
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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