Madison County, Ohio Demographics 2026
Madison County, Ohio has a population of 44,423, the 53rd most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $87,045 and the median home value is $250,100. The poverty rate is 8.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Madison County Quick Facts
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 | 44,126 | 44,423 | +0.7% |
| Median household income | $83,229 | $87,045 | +4.6% |
| Median home value | $231,400 | $250,100 | +8.1% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 10,484 | $60,231 | 10.8% | $201,000 |
| West Jefferson | 4,392 | $64,136 | 8.9% | $192,100 |
| Choctaw Lake | 1,985 | $141,500 | 5.5% | $347,700 |
| Mount Sterling | 1,737 | $72,692 | 12.5% | $197,200 |
| Plumwood | 346 | $89,355 | 10.2% | $301,500 |
| South Solon | 344 | $58,056 | 13.7% | $102,300 |
| Midway | 233 | $62,292 | 14.2% | $136,500 |
| Lafayette | 164 | $36,000 | 14.6% | $181,300 |
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Population Overview
Madison County is located in Ohio with a total population of 44,423. It is the 53rd most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Madison County is 41.5 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.7 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Madison County is $87,045. This is 22% higher than the state median of $71,389. It is also 8% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.5%. This is 36% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $250,100. Housing costs are 16% higher than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Madison County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Madison County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.3%. The Black or African American population (4.3%) is well below the state average of 12.0%.
Education
24.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.6%.
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 Ohio 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, Ohio?
Madison County has a population of 44,423, making it the 53rd most populous county in Ohio.
What is the median income in Madison County?
The median household income in Madison County is $87,045 with a poverty rate of 8.5%.
How many cities are in Madison County, Ohio?
Madison County contains 8 Census-designated places.