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Madison County

Tennessee · 98,823 residents · 557.174 sq mi
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Madison County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,396. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $139,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
98,823
+8%since 2000
from 91,837 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
177 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 165 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+15%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
76K82K89K95K101K1990201020202024Madison County
202499K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,396
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,982 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,619
+37%since 2000
from $19,389 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$875
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
37.6% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+29%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(59,153)
Black32.3%(29,657)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(1,572)
Asian0.6%(559)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.8%(53,980)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.9%(53,264)
Black36.3%(35,837)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(4,722)
Asian1.2%(1,227)
Other2.7%(2,676)
Diversity Score70.7%(69,821)
Segregation Score40.3%(39,858)
Diversity Score
71
+20%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
40
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+51%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.2%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−75.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$164,400+18%
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MADISON COUNTY VS
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Income$62,165+28%
Home value$158,900+14%
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MADISON COUNTY VS
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Income$55,136+14%
Home value$164,800+18%
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MADISON COUNTY VS
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Income$50,472+4%
Home value$152,400+9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison County, Tennessee?

Madison County, Tennessee has about 98,823 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Madison County, Tennessee earns about $48,396 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madison County, Tennessee expensive?

In Madison County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $139,500, and the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in Madison County, Tennessee?

About 25.9% of adults age 25 and over in Madison County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madison County, Tennessee?

About 19.7% of people in Madison County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20,841 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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28 census tracts (top 20 by population)
Census Tract 16.10Census Tract 16.12Census Tract 15.02Census Tract 2Census Tract 16.07Census Tract 13Census Tract 15.01Census Tract 3Census Tract 19Census Tract 5Census Tract 1Census Tract 16.05Census Tract 4Census Tract 18Census Tract 7Census Tract 16.04Census Tract 16.03Census Tract 14.02Census Tract 16.11Census Tract 16.08
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 38305ZIP 38301ZIP 38355ZIP 38313ZIP 38356ZIP 38366ZIP 38391ZIP 38362ZIP 38392
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