Madison County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Madison County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 94,064. It is the 8th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Madison County is 34.7 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Madison County is $62,407. This is about average than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.8%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $220,700. Housing costs are 15% higher than the state median of $192,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 62.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Madison County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.0% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.5%. The Black or African American population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 7.8%.

Education

34.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Madison County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 27% higher than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.3%.