Madison County, New York Demographics 2026

Name: Madison County, New York Demographics
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Madison County, New York has a population of 67,328, the 37th most populous county in New York. The median household income is $75,499 and the median home value is $184,600. The poverty rate is 10.0%.

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

Madison County Quick Facts

Population 67,328

Median Household Income $75,499

Median Home Value $184,600

Poverty Rate 10.0%

Unemployment Rate 4.3%

Median Age 42.4 years

Homeownership Rate 78.3%

Affordability Ratio 2.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 29.6%

High School Graduation 92.7%

Cities/Places 11

Population 67,328 37th of 62

Median Income $75,499 12% lower than state

Poverty Rate 10.0%

Unemployment 4.3%

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	67,572	67,328	-0.4%
Median household income	$73,141	$75,499	+3.2%
Median home value	$176,800	$184,600	+4.4%

Median Household Income

Madison

$75,499

$85,974

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Madison

$184,600

$423,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.6%

$25K-$50K 16.9%

$50K-$100K 30.3%

$100K+ 37.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.5%

$10K-$15K

3.4%

$15K-$20K

4.5%

$20K-$25K

3.2%

$25K-$30K

2.9%

$30K-$35K

4.0%

$35K-$40K

3.1%

$40K-$45K

3.4%

$45K-$50K

3.5%

$50K-$60K

6.6%

$60K-$75K

10.7%

$75K-$100K

13.1%

$100K-$125K

10.0%

$125K-$150K

8.9%

$150K-$200K

9.5%

$200K+

8.8%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 6.4%|National: 5.2%

57.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.3%

Renter 21.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $928/mo 14.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.2%

18-34

23.8%

35-54

22.2%

55-74

27.8%

75+

8.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very 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
Oneida	10,171	$61,597	14.3%	$160,100
Chittenango	4,831	$70,786	14.6%	$182,500
Canastota	4,487	$74,015	10.8%	$144,800
Hamilton	4,370	$66,750	13.0%	$264,200
Cazenovia	2,753	$92,857	5.8%	$295,200
Morrisville	1,594	$50,000	19.6%	$171,900
Earlville	654	$75,469	6.0%	$134,400
Wampsville	540	$73,000	9.1%	$172,400
Madison	403	$54,063	24.1%	$107,800
Munnsville	369	$77,750	6.3%	$114,400
DeRuyter	349	$55,000	16.3%	$107,600

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Population Overview

Madison County is located in New York with a total population of 67,328. It is the 37th most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Madison County is 42.4 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 39.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Madison County is $75,499. This is 12% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 6% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.0%. This is 29% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $184,600. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Madison County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Madison County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (89.6% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 19.8%. The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

29.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.7%.

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 New York 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, New York?

Madison County has a population of 67,328, making it the 37th most populous county in New York.

What is the median income in Madison County?

The median household income in Madison County is $75,499 with a poverty rate of 10.0%.

How many cities are in Madison County, New York?

Madison County contains 11 Census-designated places.