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Madison County

Texas · 13,455 residents · 466.065 sq mi
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Madison County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,499. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $113,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,455
+4%since 2000
from 12,940 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
29 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 28 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
+9%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K14K15K1990201020202024Madison County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,499
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,418 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,183
+58%since 2000
from $14,056 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction9.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,200
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$789
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
25.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.9%(6,984)
Black19.2%(2,587)
Hispanic / Latino25.4%(3,415)
Asian0.8%(101)
Other4.3%(584)
Diversity Score79.9%(10,746)
Segregation Score31.6%(4,249)
Diversity Score
80
+16%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+44%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 43.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.6%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Female
42.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Foreign born
11.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.2%
−63.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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MADISON COUNTY VS
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MADISON COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison County, Texas?

Madison County, Texas has about 13,455 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Madison County, Texas earns about $60,499 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 $113,200, and the typical rent is about $789 a month.

How educated are people in Madison County, Texas?

About 13.8% 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 10.6% 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 2,524 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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