Population 12,729 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Madison County
Household size in Madison County
| Period | Madison County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.70 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.76 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.20 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Madison County holds 2.76 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.56 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of Missouri's 115 counties, only ten have larger households.
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 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.6 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.2 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.0 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.6 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Madison County are younger than 41.0 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has edged down from 41.6 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the southwest.
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 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.6% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are just as common in Madison County as they are nationally: 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.7% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.3% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.2% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.3% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Madison County own their homes; 26.3% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. About half of owners (49.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.6 points, mirroring the country.
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 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.5% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.0% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.9% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Madison County: 17.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Madison County run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1971 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, 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 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $523 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $574 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $649 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $812 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$289 | +$383 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Madison County costs $812 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $289 a month since 2006–10, up 55%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable 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 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Madison County: 16.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the southwest.
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 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.2% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.0% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.9% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.8 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Madison County is close to the national rate: 88.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Missouri as a whole (91.8%). The share with a diploma has risen 12.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Madison County runs below the national rate: 4.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.4 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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 | 2.76 | 41.0 | 11.6% | 26.3% | 17.9% | 1975 | $812 | 16.9% | 88.0% | 4.5% |
| Iron County | 2.45 | 45.4 | 11.8% | 24.9% | 18.0% | 1975 | $651 | 19.2% | 85.5% | 3.6% |
| Union County | 2.43 | 43.5 | 10.2% | 22.6% | 13.1% | 1977 | $747 | 20.4% | 86.8% | 4.2% |
| Dent County | 2.58 | 44.5 | 10.8% | 24.1% | 17.1% | 1980 | $710 | 16.7% | 83.6% | 4.3% |
| Johnson County | 2.75 | 41.6 | 10.5% | 18.0% | 30.2% | 1978 | $896 | 21.8% | 86.9% | 10.2% |
| Pope County | 2.65 | 53.5 | 6.3% | 13.7% | 38.2% | 1983 | $475 | 15.0% | 93.6% | 2.6% |
| Hardin County | 2.27 | 53.4 | 9.3% | 20.5% | 33.7% | 1974 | $444 | 13.1% | 91.8% | 2.8% |
| Laclede County | 2.54 | 40.6 | 15.3% | 31.8% | 9.7% | 1983 | $890 | 16.3% | 84.9% | 5.2% |
| Union County | 2.41 | 44.2 | 9.0% | 29.8% | 11.6% | 1975 | $760 | 13.2% | 91.2% | 2.8% |
| Webster County | 2.68 | 40.2 | 11.2% | 26.2% | 13.9% | 1980 | $857 | 12.4% | 85.1% | 5.5% |
| Dallas County | 2.63 | 40.6 | 7.8% | 24.1% | 10.8% | 1982 | $702 | 15.5% | 89.1% | 3.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Chautauqua County, KS · Union County, IA · Unicoi County, TN · Tyrrell County, NC · Tyler County, WV · Tyler County, TX · Twiggs County, GA · Turner County, SD · Tucker County, WV · Union County, IL
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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