Madison County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Madison County is located in Missouri with a total population of 12,665. It is the 74th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Madison County is 41.4 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Madison County is $58,435. This is 15% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 26% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.0%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 6.9%. This is 67% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $155,900. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Madison County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Madison County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.6%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

15.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.1%.