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 92,955.

  • The median home value in Madison County is $245,717.

  • The median income in Madison County is $59,797.

  • The median rent in Madison County is $826.

  • The unemployment rate in Madison County is 5.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Madison County is 16.1%.

  • The average high in Madison County is 72.8° and there are 118.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Madison County

List Of Cities & Towns in Madison County

Richmond, KY Population 34,883

Berea, KY Population 15,404

Map Of Madison County

Madison County, KY Weather

  • The average high in Madison County is 72.8°.

  • There are 86.33 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 118.4 inches of rain each year with 5.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:44 hours of sun each day in Madison County.

StatMadison County
Mean High72.8
Nice Days86.33
Rainfall118.4
Snowfall5.4
Sunny_hours4:44
72.8°
Average High
118.4
Inches of Rain

Madison County Photos

Berea Ketucky City Hall
Source: Wikipedia User Dwight Burdette | CC BY 3.0
Eastpinnacleofbereacollegeforest
Source: Wikipedia User | PD
Enteringbereacollegeforest
Source: Wikipedia User | PD
Boonetavernberea
Source: Wikipedia User Parkerdr | CC BY-SA 3.0
Madison Countyc Kentucky Courthouse
Source: Wikipedia User FloNight (Sydney Poore) a | GFDL
Lakereba
Source: Wikipedia User Hannah Nelson | CC BY-SA 3.0

Madison County Demographics

Population over time in Madison County

The current population in Madison County is 92,955. The population has increased 1.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 92,194 0.1%
2021 92,090 1.4%
2020 90,802 -

Gender in Madison County

  • Madison County is 51.1% female with 47,466 female residents.

  • Madison County is 48.9% male with 45,489 male residents.

Female
51.1% (47,466)
Male
48.9% (45,489)
Gender Madison County KY USA
Female 51.1% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 48.9% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Madison County

Madison County is:

  • 88.8% White with 82,542 White residents.

  • 3.9% African American with 3,620 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 137 American Indian residents.

  • 0.9% Asian with 817 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 212 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 229 Other residents.

  • 3.1% Two Or More with 2,848 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.7% Hispanic with 2,550 Hispanic residents.

White
88.8% (82,542)
African American
3.9% (3,620)
American Indian
0.1% (137)
Asian
0.9% (817)
Hawaiian
0.2% (212)
Other
0.2% (229)
Two Or More
3.1% (2,848)
Hispanic
2.7% (2,550)

Table: Madison County By Race

Race Madison County KY USA
White 88.8% 83.2% 58.9%
African American 3.9% 7.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.9% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.1% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.7% 4.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Madison County, Kentucky

  • 6.1% of households in Madison County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.0% of households in Madison County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.8% of households in Madison County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.1% of households in Madison County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.1% of households in Madison County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.7% of households in Madison County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Madison County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.9% of households in Madison County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.0% of households in Madison County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.7% of households in Madison County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.1% (5,706)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.0% (4,631)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.8% (8,187)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.1% (8,439)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.1% (12,170)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.7% (15,488)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.6% (11,718)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.9% (15,719)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.0% (6,526)
$200,000 or more
4.7% (4,366)
Income Madison County KY USA
Less than $10,000 6.1% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.0% 5.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.8% 9.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.1% 9.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.1% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.7% 17.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.6% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.9% 15.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.0% 6.3% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.7% 6.0% 11.4%

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

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

  • 6.0% of adults in Madison County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 28.0% of adults in Madison County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Madison County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Madison County completed associate's degree.

  • 20.0% of adults in Madison County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Madison County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Madison County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Madison County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (2,788)
9-12th Grade
6% (5,577)
High School / GED
28% (26,027)
Some College
20% (18,591)
Associate's Degree
9% (8,365)
Bachelor's Degree
20% (18,591)
Master's Degree
10% (9,295)
Professional Degree
2% (1,859)
Doctorate Degree
2% (1,859)
Education Madison County KY USA
< 9th Grade 2% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 7% 6%
High School / GED 28% 33% 26%
Some College 20% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 20% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 10% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 2%

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