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Madison County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Madison County, Tennessee has a population of 99,295, the 16th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $60,042 and the median home value is $211,800. The poverty rate is 18.2%.

Madison County Quick Facts

Population 99,295
Median Household Income $60,04290% MOE ±$3,188
Median Home Value $211,80090% MOE ±$8,157
Poverty Rate 18.2%90% MOE ±1.8 pts
Unemployment Rate 7.0%90% MOE ±1.3 pts
Median Age 38.3 years90% MOE ±0.5 years
Homeownership Rate 62.0%90% MOE ±1.5 pts
Affordability Ratio 3.5x
Bachelor's Degree+ 26.6%90% MOE ±1.6 pts
Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 90.5%
Cities/Places 7
Population 99,295 16th of 95
Median Income $60,042 14% lower than state
Poverty Rate 18.2%
Unemployment 7.0%

How Madison County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric2015–20192020–2024Change
Population97,62599,295+1.7%
Median household income$59,272$60,042No clear change (+1.3%)
Median home value¹$161,838$211,800+30.9%
Median gross rent$1,079$1,123+4.0%
¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Madison
$60,042
TN
$69,595
National
$80,734

Median Home Value

Madison
$211,800
TN
$286,700
National
$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.7%
$25K-$50K 21.1%
$50K-$100K 30.7%
$100K+ 27.5%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
6.5%
$10K-$15K
6.1%
$15K-$20K
3.9%
$20K-$25K
4.2%
$25K-$30K
4.8%
$30K-$35K
4.0%
$35K-$40K
4.0%
$40K-$45K
4.3%
$45K-$50K
3.9%
$50K-$60K
8.2%
$60K-$75K
9.8%
$75K-$100K
12.7%
$100K-$125K
9.8%
$125K-$150K
6.4%
$150K-$200K
5.9%
$200K+
5.5%

Employment

7.0% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%
61.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 62.0%
Renter 38.0%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.5x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,123/mo 22.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18
22.4%
18-34
23.1%
35-54
23.2%
55-74
24.1%
75+
7.1%

Race & Ethnicity

  • White: 53.4%
  • Black: 36.2%
  • Hispanic: 5.2%
  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Other: 0.4%

Diversity Index

58out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

  • < HS: 9.5%
  • HS Diploma: 34.9%
  • Some College: 21.9%
  • Associate's: 7.1%
  • Bachelor's: 15.7%
  • Graduate+: 10.9%

Cities & Places in Madison County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Jackson68,435$53,03222.2%$217,800
Humboldt7,787$52,91713.3%$102,300
Three Way2,008$88,1256.4%$250,700
Pinson565$53,9843.5%$108,200
Beech Bluff437$69,0343.5%$162,100
Medon201$71,2501.5%$153,100
Mercer128N/A7.8%N/A

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Population Overview

Madison County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 99,295. It is the 16th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

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 $60,042. This is 14% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.2%. This is 32% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.0%. This is 50% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $211,800. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 62.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Madison County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 36.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (36.2% vs 15.4%).

Education

26.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.5%.

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 Tennessee 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, Tennessee?

Madison County has a population of 99,295, making it the 16th most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Madison County?

The median household income in Madison County is $60,042 with a poverty rate of 18.2%.

How many cities are in Madison County, Tennessee?

Madison County contains 7 Census-designated places.