Madison County, VA Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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D
Population
| Metric | Madison County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,714 | 8,661,529 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 42.6 | 202.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.85% | 0.60% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 47.1 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 5,392 | 3,324,966 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
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 | $85,811 | $91,409 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 8.64% | 4.62% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 4.2% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Madison County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $137,500 | $257,048 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,048 | $1,514 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 79.6% | 67.2% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM .
| Metric | Madison County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 23.5 | 23.3 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 13.4% | 16.2% | 13.4% |
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 | 2.53 | 2.53 | 2.54 |
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% |