Madison County, Tennessee Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Madison County, TN Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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D
Income Well below average
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D
Education Well below averageBetter educated than 87% of counties in Tennessee
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Madison County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 99,295 | 7,058,506 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 177.8 | 167.5 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.15% | 0.94% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.7 | 37.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 40,153 | 2,819,839 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Madison County grew by 3.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 99,295 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Madison County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 22.7% of residents. That is 1.3 points above Tennessee as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 22,494 22.7% +1.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 19,984 20.1% -1.4 pts
- Gen X 45–60 19,720 19.9% -0.4 pts
- Boomers 61–79 17,351 17.5% +0.2 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Tennessee, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.1% of the people living in Madison County and men 47.9%.
- Women 52.1% Tennessee 50.9%
- Men 47.9% Tennessee 49.1%
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Economy
Madison County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Madison County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,051 | $69,901 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.90% | 5.19% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.0% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Madison County is about 14% lower than in Tennessee.
Housing
| Metric | Madison County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $209,810 | $255,786 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,123 | $1,188 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 62.0% | 66.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Madison County is about 15.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,123 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Madison County spend about 35 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 144 hours, about 6.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Madison County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.3 | 22.4 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 34.6 | 44.8 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 144 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,466 | $5,785 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 8.5% | 12.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,021 | 9,259 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 807 | 1,225 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Tennessee:
Dyer County (15.9 min), Henry County (16.7 min), Obion County (17.1 min).
Slowest:
Cannon County (33.3 min), Union County (33.2 min), Fayette County (33.1 min).
The average commute time in Madison County is 17 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Tennessee.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Madison County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Madison County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.6% | 27.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | 2.45 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Tennessee:
Williamson County (0.4), Davidson County (0.3), Knox County (0.3).
Lowest:
Lake County (0.1), Van Buren County (0.1), Lauderdale County (0.1).
Health
Madison County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Madison County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.0 | 74.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.9% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.9% | 25.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Tennessee:
Williamson County (0.8), Rutherford County (0.8), Wilson County (0.8).
Lowest:
Clay County (0.8), Lake County (0.8), Hancock County (0.8).
Madison County, TN Compared With Nearby Counties
How Madison County, TN compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County, TN | 99,295 | $60,051 #2/3 | $209,810 #2/3 | 17.3 min #1/3 |
| Gibson County, TN | 50,869 | $63,330 | $370,833 | 23.6 min |
| Hardeman County, TN | 25,433 | $46,091 | $166,145 | 30.7 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Madison County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Madison County, Tennessee?
About 99,295 people live in Madison County, Tennessee, in 40,153 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 36.7, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Madison County, Tennessee urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Madison County, Tennessee has 178 people per square mile, a density typical of a mix of suburbs, small towns and farmland. That is about 2.1 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Madison County, Tennessee?
The median home costs 3.5 times the median household income ($209,810 against $60,051), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,123 a month takes about 22% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Madison County, Tennessee?
Unemployment in Madison County, Tennessee is 7.0%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How common is a college degree in Madison County, Tennessee?
23.6% of adults in Madison County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 4), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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