Madison County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Name: Madison County, Indiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Madison County, Indiana has a population of 131,900, the 13th most populous county in Indiana. The median household income is $63,037 and the median home value is $161,300. The poverty rate is 13.4%.

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

Madison County Quick Facts

Population 131,900

Median Household Income $63,037

Median Home Value $161,300

Poverty Rate 13.4%

Unemployment Rate 5.9%

Median Age 40.9 years

Homeownership Rate 70.2%

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.5%

High School Graduation 90.8%

Cities/Places 15

Population 131,900 13th of 92

Median Income $63,037 12% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.4%

Unemployment 5.9%

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	130,949	131,900	+0.7%
Median household income	$62,632	$63,037	+0.6%
Median home value	$147,700	$161,300	+9.2%

Median Household Income

Madison

$63,037

$71,957

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Madison

$161,300

$218,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.0%

$25K-$50K 22.6%

$50K-$100K 33.7%

$100K+ 26.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.0%

$10K-$15K

4.1%

$15K-$20K

3.4%

$20K-$25K

4.5%

$25K-$30K

4.3%

$30K-$35K

4.8%

$35K-$40K

3.9%

$40K-$45K

4.9%

$45K-$50K

4.6%

$50K-$60K

7.7%

$60K-$75K

11.4%

$75K-$100K

14.6%

$100K-$125K

9.6%

$125K-$150K

5.9%

$150K-$200K

6.3%

$200K+

4.9%

Employment

5.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%

60.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.2%

Renter 29.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $939/mo 17.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.4%

18-34

21.2%

35-54

25.3%

55-74

24.2%

75+

7.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Madison County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Anderson	55,367	$46,909	21.0%	$119,000
Elwood	8,356	$53,280	19.5%	$97,800
Pendleton	5,321	$86,806	9.2%	$248,200
Alexandria	5,155	$64,317	7.8%	$97,800
Lapel	2,668	$79,778	6.4%	$220,400
Ingalls	2,512	$74,236	9.6%	$189,900
Chesterfield	2,489	$58,824	11.9%	$113,100
Edgewood	2,121	$87,770	2.9%	$200,100
Frankton	1,658	$68,611	9.2%	$140,400
Summitville	1,104	$52,946	21.4%	$101,600
Markleville	739	$89,167	8.0%	$184,200
Orestes	243	$43,125	41.1%	$90,900
Country Club Heights	189	$110,000	4.8%	$246,900
Woodlawn Heights	72	$110,000	0.0%	$413,600
River Forest	21	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Madison County is located in Indiana with a total population of 131,900. It is the 13th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Madison County is 40.9 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 38.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Madison County is $63,037. This is 12% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.4%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 39% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $161,300. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Madison County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Madison County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 6.1%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

20.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.8%.

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 Indiana 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, Indiana?

Madison County has a population of 131,900, making it the 13th most populous county in Indiana.

What is the median income in Madison County?

The median household income in Madison County is $63,037 with a poverty rate of 13.4%.

How many cities are in Madison County, Indiana?

Madison County contains 15 Census-designated places.