Madison County, Texas Demographics 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
Madison County, Texas has a population of 13,648, the 146th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $74,596 and the median home value is $176,200. The poverty rate is 10.9%.
Madison County Quick Facts
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.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,197 | 13,648 | -3.9% |
| Median household income | $64,814 | $74,596 | +15.1% |
| Median home value¹ | $139,193 | $176,200 | +26.6% |
| Median gross rent | $923 | $851 | No clear change (-7.8%) |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 52.3%
- Black: 15.3%
- Hispanic: 26.2%
- Asian: 1.1%
- Other: 0.1%
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < HS: 16.6%
- HS Diploma: 36.1%
- Some College: 21.9%
- Associate's: 7.0%
- Bachelor's: 14.4%
- Graduate+: 3.9%
Cities & Places in Madison County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madisonville | 4,552 | $67,175 | 13.5% | $121,300 |
| Midway | 257 | $62,083 | 6.2% | $108,300 |
Explore Texas Rankings
Population Overview
Madison County is located in Texas with a total population of 13,648. It is the 146th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Madison County is 36.8 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Madison County is $74,596. This is 5% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.9%. This is 21% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.1%. This is 35% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $176,200. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Madison County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Madison County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 52.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.2%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.
Education
18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.4%.
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 Texas 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, Texas?
Madison County has a population of 13,648, making it the 146th most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in Madison County?
The median household income in Madison County is $74,596 with a poverty rate of 10.9%.
How many cities are in Madison County, Texas?
Madison County contains 2 Census-designated places.