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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Madison County

Texas · 10,931 residents · 466.065 sq mi
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Madison County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,838. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 2,009 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $42,900. The poverty rate of 27.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

10,931
−16%vs 2000
vs 12,940 in 2000
1990 – 2025
23 / sq mi
−16%vs 2000
vs 28 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.9
−10%vs 2000
vs 33.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$17,838
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,418 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,767
−38%vs 2000
vs $14,056 in 2000
US average: $14,340
27.3%
+11.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$42,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$351
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $436 in 2000
US average: $450
75.5%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.0% in 2000
24.5% rent
2.4
+28%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.3%(7,801)
Black22.5%(2,915)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(2,042)
Asian0.4%(50)
Other0%
Diversity Score69%(8,925)
1990
White, non-Hispanic73%(7,984)
Black23.6%(2,575)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(1,257)
Asian0.2%(21)
Other3.2%(351)
Diversity Score64.3%(7,034)
64
−7%vs 2000
vs 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.1%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
58.8%
−14.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.7%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.7 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Madison County, Texas?

Madison County, Texas has about 10,931 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Madison County, Texas earns about $17,838 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madison County, Texas expensive?

In Madison County, Texas, the median home is worth about $42,900, and the typical rent is about $351 a month.

How educated are people in Madison County, Texas?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Madison County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madison County, Texas?

About 27.3% of people in Madison County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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