U.S. County · Profile

Madison County

22.1KTotal Population
49Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+12.54%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Madison County has a population of 22,071 as of 2023. It is located in North Carolina.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Madison County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.7%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White93.4%20,614
Two or More Races3.9%861
Hispanic or Latino2.7%596
Black or African American1.1%243
Some Other Race1.0%221
Asian0.4%88
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%44
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Madison County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$56,664
24.0% below national average
Per Capita Income
$33,821
11.8% below national average
Poverty Rate
12.5%
8.7% above national average
Median Age
44.6 years

Income & Poverty

$56,664Median Household Income
$33,821Per Capita Income
12.5%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$56,664$79,896
Families$81,641$100,788
Married-couple Families$81,641$91,438
Nonfamily Households$24,950$26,946

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Madison County, North Carolina.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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