Madison County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Madison County is located in Virginia with a total population of 13,931. It is the 102nd most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Madison County is 46.2 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Madison County is $82,972. This is 9% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 6% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.0%. This is 29% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $331,400. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Madison County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 8.4%. The Black or African American population (8.4%) is well below the state average of 18.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

27.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.7%.