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Madison County

Virginia · 13,837 residents · 320.639 sq mi
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Madison County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,482. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $264,100. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,837
+11%since 2000
from 12,520 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
43 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+14%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,482
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,856 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,434
+85%since 2000
from $18,636 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$264,100
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$815
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $494 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
22.8% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+48%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(10,800)
Black11.4%(1,423)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(96)
Asian0.5%(63)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.2%(3,536)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(11,563)
Black7.6%(1,056)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(441)
Asian0.6%(86)
Other2.2%(310)
Diversity Score31.7%(4,389)
Segregation Score12.2%(1,683)
Diversity Score
32
+12%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
12
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+23%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.0%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison County, Virginia?

Madison County, Virginia has about 13,837 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Madison County, Virginia earns about $63,482 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madison County, Virginia expensive?

In Madison County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $264,100, and the typical rent is about $815 a month.

How educated are people in Madison County, Virginia?

About 24.5% of adults age 25 and over in Madison County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madison County, Virginia?

About 9.6% of people in Madison County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,888 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 9301.02Census Tract 9301.01Census Tract 9302.01Census Tract 9302.02
16 ZIP codes
ZIP 22727ZIP 22735ZIP 22715ZIP 22738ZIP 22709ZIP 22722ZIP 22719ZIP 22730ZIP 22743ZIP 22732ZIP 22711ZIP 22948ZIP 22725ZIP 22731ZIP 22723ZIP 22989
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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