Madison County, Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Madison County, VA 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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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Madison County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,044 | 8,702,460 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 43.6 | 203.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.85% | 0.57% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 47.6 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 5,482 | 3,364,625 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Madison County grew by 3.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 14,044 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Madison County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 23.1% of residents. That is 2.7 points above Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 2,436 17.3% -4.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 2,536 18.1% -4.4 pts
- Gen X 45–60 3,243 23.1% +2.7 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,091 22.0% +5.5 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 Virginia, 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 50.4% of the people living in Madison County and men 49.6%.
- Women 50.4% Virginia 50.6%
- Men 49.6% Virginia 49.4%
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Economy
Madison County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Madison County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,762 | $93,527 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.55% | 4.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Madison County is about 8% lower than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Madison County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $137,500 | $256,082 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,165 | $1,579 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.8% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Madison County is about 9.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,165 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Madison County spend about 46 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 194 hours, about 8.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Madison County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.2 | 23.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 46.5 | 46.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 194 | 193 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,001 | $5,986 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 11.7% | 18.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,789 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 372 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Virginia:
Lexington city (10.6 min), Covington city (12.2 min), Norton city (13.1 min).
Slowest:
Amelia County (43.7 min), Craig County (41.3 min), Buckingham County (41.3 min).
The average commute time in Madison County is about the same as in Virginia.
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 | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.6% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | 2.52 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.6), Arlington County (0.6), Alexandria city (0.5).
Lowest:
Greensville County (0.2), Lunenburg County (0.2), Buchanan County (0.2).
Health
Madison County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Madison County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.2 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.4% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.1% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.8), Arlington County (0.8), Fairfax County (0.8).
Lowest:
Emporia city (0.7), Petersburg city (0.8), Galax city (0.8).
Madison County, VA Compared With Nearby Counties
Madison County, VA is the smallest of the 5 counties compared here, 14,044 residents against a local median of 30,742. The measure that sets Madison County, VA apart most is median home price: $137,500, 46% below the local median of $255,204.
Commute tells the same story from another angle: 23.2 min against a local median of 30.4 min, 24% below it. The one measure here that carries a verdict is commute, and at 24% below the local median it puts Madison County, VA at the better end of the local range. The counties themselves spread $381,047 on median home price, so Madison County, VA sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Madison County, VA has the 4th highest median home price of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County, VA | 14,044 | $85,762 #4/5 | $137,500 #4/5 | 23.2 min #1/5 |
| Greene County, VA | 21,143 | $90,893 | $265,113 | 30.0 min |
| Page County, VA | 23,667 | $57,694 | $245,294 | 30.8 min |
| Orange County, VA | 37,817 | $95,690 | $418,750 | 31.8 min |
| Culpeper County, VA | 54,397 | $100,052 | $37,702 | 27.6 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Madison County, Virginia.
How big is Madison County, Virginia by population?
About 14,044 people live in Madison County, Virginia, in 5,482 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 47.6, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 10 years.
Is Madison County, Virginia urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Madison County, Virginia has 44 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 50% of the U.S. average of 86.
Is Madison County, Virginia an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 1.6 times the median household income ($137,500 against $85,762), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,165 a month takes about 16% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How common is a college degree in Madison County, Virginia?
23.6% of adults in Madison County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 4), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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