Madison County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Name: Madison County, Georgia Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Madison County, Georgia has a population of 31,528, the 59th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $61,963 and the median home value is $219,700. The poverty rate is 17.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Madison County Quick Facts

Population 31,528

Median Household Income $61,963

Median Home Value $219,700

Poverty Rate 17.2%

Unemployment Rate 3.9%

Median Age 39.9 years

Homeownership Rate 76.9%

Affordability Ratio 3.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.1%

High School Graduation 83.4%

Cities/Places 7

Population 31,528 59th of 159

Median Income $61,963 20% lower than state

Poverty Rate 17.2%

Unemployment 3.9%

How Madison County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	30,914	31,528	+2.0%
Median household income	$58,784	$61,963	+5.4%
Median home value	$198,800	$219,700	+10.5%

Median Household Income

Madison

$61,963

$77,353

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Madison

$219,700

$303,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.2%

$25K-$50K 22.5%

$50K-$100K 31.8%

$100K+ 27.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.4%

$10K-$15K

4.4%

$15K-$20K

4.9%

$20K-$25K

3.6%

$25K-$30K

2.2%

$30K-$35K

5.9%

$35K-$40K

4.6%

$40K-$45K

2.5%

$45K-$50K

7.2%

$50K-$60K

6.9%

$60K-$75K

9.8%

$75K-$100K

15.1%

$100K-$125K

11.6%

$125K-$150K

4.9%

$150K-$200K

6.5%

$200K+

4.6%

Employment

3.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

58.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.9%

Renter 23.1%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $972/mo 18.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.4%

18-34

20.2%

35-54

25.2%

55-74

24.0%

75+

7.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Madison County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Royston	2,258	$34,435	22.2%	$220,800
Comer	2,029	$52,891	23.3%	$223,800
Danielsville	952	$67,500	11.6%	$219,900
Hull	832	$43,333	43.0%	$260,200
Colbert	806	$75,469	29.6%	$325,400
Ila	526	$54,375	23.4%	$205,300
Carlton	245	$84,375	9.8%	$173,900

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Population Overview

Madison County is located in Georgia with a total population of 31,528. It is the 59th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Madison County is 39.9 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Madison County is $61,963. This is 20% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.2%. This is 29% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $219,700. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Madison County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 9.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (77.8% vs 49.1%). The Black or African American population (9.4%) is well below the state average of 30.7%. The Asian population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

21.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Madison County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Madison County, Georgia?

Madison County has a population of 31,528, making it the 59th most populous county in Georgia.

What is the median income in Madison County?

The median household income in Madison County is $61,963 with a poverty rate of 17.2%.

How many cities are in Madison County, Georgia?

Madison County contains 7 Census-designated places.