Madison County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Madison County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 98,845. It is the 15th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Madison County is 38.3 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Madison County is $58,189. This is 13% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 26% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.6%. This is 35% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.3%. This is 54% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $189,700. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 62.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Madison County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 36.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (36.5% vs 15.7%).

Education

25.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.3%.