Madison County Summary

Life in Madison County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Madison County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Madison County:

  • The population in Madison County is 265,512.

  • The median home value in Madison County is $171,698.

  • The median income in Madison County is $71,759.

  • The median rent in Madison County is $938.

  • The unemployment rate in Madison County is 5.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Madison County is 12.0%.

  • The average high in Madison County is 73.5° and there are 102.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Madison County

List Of Cities & Towns in Madison County

Granite City, IL Population 27,026

Edwardsville, IL Population 26,622

Alton, IL Population 25,642

Collinsville, IL Population 24,294

Godfrey, IL Population 17,791

Glen Carbon, IL Population 13,654

Troy, IL Population 10,920

Wood River, IL Population 10,313

Highland, IL Population 10,215

Bethalto, IL Population 9,281

Maryville, IL Population 8,219

Pontoon Beach, IL Population 6,039

East Alton, IL Population 5,782

Rosewood Heights, IL Population 3,920

Holiday Shores, IL Population 3,285

Madison, IL Population 2,677

Fairmont City, IL Population 2,125

South Roxana, IL Population 2,121

Venice, IL Population 1,762

Hartford, IL Population 1,626

St. Jacob, IL Population 1,597

Roxana, IL Population 1,570

Marine, IL Population 1,264

Hamel, IL Population 948

Mitchell, IL Population 942

Worden, IL Population 875

Livingston, IL Population 770

Alhambra, IL Population 622

Grantfork, IL Population 468

Pierron, IL Population 463

New Douglas, IL Population 329

Williamson, IL Population 154

Map Of Madison County

Madison County, IL Weather

  • The average high in Madison County is 73.5°.

  • There are 79.75 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 102.0 inches of rain each year with 5.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:12 hours of sun each day in Madison County.

StatMadison County
Mean High73.5
Nice Days79.75
Rainfall102.0
Snowfall5.1
Sunny_hours5:12
73.5°
Average High
102.0
Inches of Rain

Madison County Photos

Altonbridge
Source: Wikipedia User Illinois2011 | CC BY 3.0
Greaterstl
Source: Public Domain
Great River Road Alton Grafton
Source: Wikipedia User | GFDL with disclaimers
Railroad Station
Source: Public Domain
Lovejoy Monument Panorama
Source: Wikipedia User | CC-BY-SA-3.0
Piasa Bird Alton Il
Source: Wikipedia User Burfalcy | CC BY-SA 3.0

Madison County Demographics

Population over time in Madison County

The current population in Madison County is 265,512. The population has increased 0.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 266,112 0.6%
2021 264,403 -0.1%
2020 264,776 -

Gender in Madison County

  • Madison County is 51.0% female with 135,376 female residents.

  • Madison County is 49.0% male with 130,136 male residents.

Female
51.0% (135,376)
Male
49.0% (130,136)
Gender Madison County IL USA
Female 51.0% 50.5% 50.4%
Male 49.0% 49.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Madison County

Madison County is:

  • 83.3% White with 221,238 White residents.

  • 8.5% African American with 22,557 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 182 American Indian residents.

  • 0.9% Asian with 2,509 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 35 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 319 Other residents.

  • 3.4% Two Or More with 8,943 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.7% Hispanic with 9,729 Hispanic residents.

White
83.3% (221,238)
African American
8.5% (22,557)
American Indian
0.1% (182)
Asian
0.9% (2,509)
Hawaiian
0.0% (35)
Other
0.1% (319)
Two Or More
3.4% (8,943)
Hispanic
3.7% (9,729)

Table: Madison County By Race

Race Madison County IL USA
White 83.3% 59.6% 58.9%
African American 8.5% 13.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.9% 5.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.4% 2.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.7% 17.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Madison County, Illinois

  • 4.9% of households in Madison County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.4% of households in Madison County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.2% of households in Madison County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.9% of households in Madison County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.5% of households in Madison County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.2% of households in Madison County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.5% of households in Madison County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.7% of households in Madison County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.3% of households in Madison County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Madison County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.9% (12,908)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.4% (9,024)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.2% (19,029)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.9% (20,989)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.5% (27,988)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.2% (48,290)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.5% (38,629)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.7% (44,312)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.3% (22,057)
$200,000 or more
8.4% (22,281)
Income Madison County IL USA
Less than $10,000 4.9% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.4% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.2% 6.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.9% 7.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.5% 10.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.2% 15.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.5% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.7% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.3% 9.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 8.4% 12.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Madison County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Madison County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Madison County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 29.0% of adults in Madison County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Madison County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Madison County completed associate's degree.

  • 18.0% of adults in Madison County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Madison County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Madison County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Madison County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (7,965)
9-12th Grade
5% (13,275)
High School / GED
28% (76,998)
Some College
24% (63,722)
Associate's Degree
11% (29,206)
Bachelor's Degree
18% (47,792)
Master's Degree
8% (21,240)
Professional Degree
1% (2,655)
Doctorate Degree
1% (2,655)
Education Madison County IL USA
< 9th Grade 3% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 5% 6%
High School / GED 28% 25% 26%
Some College 24% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 18% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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