Madison County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Madison County is located in Georgia with a total population of 30,914. It is the 59th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Madison County is 39.8 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Madison County is $58,784. This is 21% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.9%. This is 40% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $198,800. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Madison County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 9.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (78.5% vs 49.8%). The Black or African American population (9.2%) is well below the state average of 31.0%. The Asian population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

20.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.9%.