Population 99,295 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Madison County
Household size in Madison County
| Period | Madison County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | +0.00 | −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. Household size has dropped from 2.57 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.2 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.4 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.9 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
At 39.9, the median age in Madison County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 37.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the center and 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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Madison County (14.9%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Few Tennessee counties have a higher share of single-parent households: only eight of 95.
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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.9% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.7% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.0% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly four in ten households in Madison County rent their homes (38.0%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. Among owners, 45.3% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Tennessee's 95 counties, only seven have a higher share of renters.
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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Madison County as nationally: 9.1%, against 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 3.1 points since 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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Madison County is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1985, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $787 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $838 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $965 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,160 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$374 | +$526 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Madison County costs $1,160 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $374 a month from 2006–10, a 47% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.1% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the east.
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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.5% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.8% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.4% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.6% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults 25 and older in Madison County (26.6%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged up 1.1 points, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the east.
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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.4% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.7% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.9% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.2% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Madison County have finished high school as nationally: 90.2%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Madison County has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Tennessee counties.
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 | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Madison County than nationally: unemployment was 7.1%, against 5.4%. Of Tennessee's 95 counties, only eight have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 4.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | 39.9 | 14.9% | 38.0% | 9.1% | 1985 | $1,160 | 26.6% | 90.2% | 7.1% |
| Crockett County | 2.52 | 40.4 | 15.2% | 28.4% | 9.9% | 1980 | $845 | 16.8% | 88.0% | 2.9% |
| Henderson County | 2.58 | 41.2 | 13.3% | 26.8% | 15.1% | 1986 | $745 | 16.3% | 88.8% | 5.7% |
| Haywood County | 2.49 | 42.8 | 18.6% | 39.3% | 13.2% | 1978 | $827 | 14.3% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| Decatur County | 2.53 | 46.7 | 8.6% | 25.7% | 27.4% | 1984 | $755 | 14.4% | 84.1% | 8.5% |
| Lauderdale County | 2.52 | 38.4 | 16.8% | 35.6% | 13.7% | 1981 | $771 | 12.3% | 83.9% | 5.4% |
| Perry County | 2.48 | 43.8 | 8.2% | 26.2% | 25.3% | 1990 | $810 | 12.5% | 88.7% | 4.8% |
| Lewis County | 2.42 | 41.6 | 9.0% | 18.1% | 7.1% | 1989 | $722 | 10.3% | 86.7% | 3.5% |
| Poinsett County | 2.60 | 39.6 | 13.7% | 35.6% | 17.2% | 1980 | $689 | 11.4% | 80.7% | 8.5% |
| Maury County | 2.55 | 39.3 | 10.4% | 29.1% | 8.3% | 1993 | $1,442 | 28.8% | 93.3% | 2.6% |
| Bedford County | 2.67 | 37.0 | 16.2% | 28.1% | 6.3% | 1991 | $1,083 | 16.8% | 84.9% | 4.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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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