Madison County's estimated 2026 population is 22,640 with a growth rate of 0.39% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Madison County is the 76th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 20,798 and has seen a growth of 8.86% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.5 years
Female: 45.8 years
Male: 42.8 years
There are 18,094 adults, (5,079 of whom are seniors) in Madison County.
Female: 10,972 (50.2%)
Male: 10,895 (49.8%)
The racial composition of Madison County includes 91.63% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,036 | 91.63% |
| Two or more races | 1,242 | 5.68% |
| Black or African American | 239 | 1.09% |
| Other race | 214 | 0.98% |
| Asian | 107 | 0.49% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.04% |
Madison County's average per capita income is $44,488. Household income levels show a median of $58,531. The poverty rate stands at 12.12%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,425 | - |
| Families | $81,184 | $105,839 |
| Households | $58,531 | $84,172 |
| Non Families | $26,600 | $41,923 |
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