Madison County, New York Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Madison County is located in New York with a total population of 67,572. It is the 37th most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Madison County is 42.6 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Madison County is $73,141. This is 14% lower than the state median of $84,578. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.7%. This is 29% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $176,800. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $403,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Madison County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% higher than the state average of 54.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Madison County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (90.6% vs 53.4%). The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 19.6%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.

Education

28.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.3%.