Population 131,900 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Madison County
Household size in Madison County
| Period | Madison County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.59 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Madison County run small, averaging 2.42 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.47, in line with the national trend. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Madison County
| Period | Madison County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.9 | 36.3 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.3 | 37.0 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.2 | 37.7 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.6 | 38.2 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Madison County is 41.6 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 39.9 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Madison County
| Period | Madison County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 12.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 12.8% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.3% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in eight households in Madison County (13.3%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. Madison County has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Indiana counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Madison County
Renters in Madison County
| Period | Madison County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.5% | 31.4% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.9% | 34.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.4% | 34.8% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.8% | 33.2% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Madison County own their homes; 29.8% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Nearly four in ten owners (38.6%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.3 points, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Madison County
| Period | Madison County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 10.6% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 9.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 8.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Madison County as nationally: 10.3%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Indianapolis area overall (8.0%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.7 points, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Madison County
| Period | Madison County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1978 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1979 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1980 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1982 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Madison County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1967, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Madison County
| Period | Madison County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $659 | $877 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $736 | $946 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $827 | $1,060 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,037 | $1,368 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$378 | +$492 | +$384 | +$606 |
The median renter in Madison County pays $1,037 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $378 a month from 2006–10, a 57% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Madison County
Bachelor's degrees in Madison County
| Period | Madison County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 30.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 31.8% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 35.2% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.4% | 38.6% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +7.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Madison County: 20.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the northwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Madison County
| Period | Madison County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.5% | 88.1% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.9% | 88.9% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.6% | 89.6% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.8% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +2.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Madison County have finished high school (90.8%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Indianapolis area. The share with a diploma is up 4.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Madison County
| Period | Madison County | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −3.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Madison County is close to the national rate: 5.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Indianapolis area overall (4.1%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.8 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Madison County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County | 2.42 | 41.6 | 13.3% | 29.8% | 10.3% | 1967 | $1,037 | 20.4% | 90.8% | 5.9% |
| Delaware County | 2.30 | 38.6 | 13.5% | 33.5% | 11.5% | 1967 | $941 | 28.3% | 90.5% | 5.8% |
| Hamilton County | 2.73 | 39.1 | 7.3% | 23.9% | 5.7% | 1999 | $1,739 | 62.8% | 97.4% | 2.7% |
| Boone County | 2.65 | 39.6 | 9.0% | 21.2% | 4.2% | 1988 | $1,477 | 52.6% | 94.8% | 2.5% |
| Randolph County | 2.34 | 42.1 | 13.0% | 22.7% | 9.7% | 1956 | $779 | 14.6% | 91.1% | 4.2% |
| Clinton County | 2.60 | 37.5 | 12.1% | 25.8% | 8.2% | 1958 | $939 | 15.9% | 86.0% | 2.7% |
| Darke County | 2.46 | 42.1 | 10.0% | 27.6% | 6.5% | 1961 | $819 | 16.7% | 90.9% | 2.8% |
| Montgomery County | 2.44 | 40.4 | 9.7% | 19.7% | 7.0% | 1964 | $860 | 20.5% | 89.4% | 3.5% |
| Miami County | 2.50 | 42.1 | 9.5% | 26.6% | 5.9% | 1973 | $1,041 | 27.7% | 92.5% | 3.0% |
| Fountain County | 2.42 | 43.3 | 13.2% | 25.4% | 12.3% | 1962 | $802 | 14.8% | 91.3% | 4.6% |
| Vermilion County | 2.36 | 42.0 | 13.9% | 29.8% | 12.3% | 1958 | $843 | 19.6% | 91.2% | 6.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Wood County, OH · Cambria County, PA · Calhoun County, MI · Tazewell County, IL · Cache County, UT · Brunswick County, NC · Bossier Parish, LA · Washington County, RI · Washington County, WI · Black Hawk County, IA
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Madison County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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