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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Madison County

Texas · 12,940 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 $29,418. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $55,300. Households here earn about 26% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,940
+18%since 1990
from 10,931 in 1990
1990 – 2025
28 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 23 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.4
+12%since 1990
from 29.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K12K13K14K15K1990201020202024Madison County
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Section 02

Income & economy

$29,418
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,838 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,056
+60%since 1990
from $8,767 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.8%
−11.5 ptssince 1990
from 27.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$55,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$436
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $351 in 1990
US average: $602
77.0%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 75.5% in 1990
23.0% rent
1.9
−22%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

11.5%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.8%
+14.1 ptssince 1990
from 58.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.6 min
−15%since 1990
from 21.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison County, Texas?

Madison County, Texas has about 12,940 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Madison County, Texas earns about $29,418 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 $55,300, and the typical rent is about $436 a month.

How educated are people in Madison County, Texas?

About 11.5% 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 15.8% of people in Madison County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,009 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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