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Madison County

Ohio · 43,824 residents · 466.688 sq mi
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Madison County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,663. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $169,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
43,824
+9%since 2000
from 40,213 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
94 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 86 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+15%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
36K39K41K43K45K1990201020202024Madison County
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,663
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,212 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,885
+60%since 2000
from $18,721 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.7%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$856
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
26.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+9%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(37,761)
Black6.1%(2,664)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,263)
Asian0.6%(253)
Other3.3%(1,445)
Diversity Score29.6%(12,968)
Segregation Score47.3%(20,725)
Diversity Score
30
+69%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
47
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+47%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.4%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
45.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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MADISON COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison County, Ohio?

Madison County, Ohio has about 43,824 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Madison County, Ohio earns about $68,663 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 $169,200, and the typical rent is about $856 a month.

How educated are people in Madison County, Ohio?

About 18.1% 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 9.4% 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 6,756 residents, a change of about 18 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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