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 13,828.

  • The median home value in Madison County is $360,567.

  • The median income in Madison County is $74,586.

  • The median rent in Madison County is $955.

  • The unemployment rate in Madison County is 3.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Madison County is 8.0%.

  • The average high in Madison County is 72.2° and there are 96.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Madison County

List Of Cities & Towns in Madison County

Brightwood, VA Population 1,775

Madison, VA Population 383

Map Of Madison County

Madison County, VA Weather

  • The average high in Madison County is 72.2°.

  • There are 85.4 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 96.0 inches of rain each year with 7.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:04 hours of sun each day in Madison County.

StatMadison County
Mean High72.2
Nice Days85.4
Rainfall96.0
Snowfall7.7
Sunny_hours5:04
72.2°
Average High
96.0
Inches of Rain

Madison County Demographics

Population over time in Madison County

The current population in Madison County is 13,828. The population has increased 4.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 13,731 4.0%
2021 13,208 0.3%
2020 13,170 -

Gender in Madison County

  • Madison County is 51.1% female with 7,064 female residents.

  • Madison County is 48.9% male with 6,763 male residents.

Female
51.1% (7,064)
Male
48.9% (6,763)
Gender Madison County VA USA
Female 51.1% 50.5% 50.4%
Male 48.9% 49.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Madison County

Madison County is:

  • 84.1% White with 11,632 White residents.

  • 7.9% African American with 1,087 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 4 American Indian residents.

  • 0.7% Asian with 90 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 20 Other residents.

  • 3.8% Two Or More with 520 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.4% Hispanic with 475 Hispanic residents.

White
84.1% (11,632)
African American
7.9% (1,087)
American Indian
0.0% (4)
Asian
0.7% (90)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (20)
Two Or More
3.8% (520)
Hispanic
3.4% (475)

Table: Madison County By Race

Race Madison County VA USA
White 84.1% 60.0% 58.9%
African American 7.9% 18.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.7% 6.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.8% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.4% 10.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Madison County, Virginia

  • 2.9% of households in Madison County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.8% of households in Madison County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Madison County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.9% of households in Madison County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 16.1% of households in Madison County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Madison County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.5% of households in Madison County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 24.4% of households in Madison County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.2% of households in Madison County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.6% of households in Madison County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.9% (399)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.8% (529)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.0% (1,111)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.9% (955)
$35,000 to $49,999
16.1% (2,231)
$50,000 to $74,999
12.6% (1,745)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.5% (1,584)
$100,000 to $149,999
24.4% (3,368)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.2% (992)
$200,000 or more
6.6% (909)
Income Madison County VA USA
Less than $10,000 2.9% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.8% 3.0% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.0% 5.8% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.9% 6.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.1% 9.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 12.6% 15.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.5% 12.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 24.4% 18.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.2% 10.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 6.6% 15.6% 11.4%

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

  • 4.0% of adults in Madison County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Madison County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 35.0% of adults in Madison County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Madison County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Madison County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Madison County completed bachelor's degree.

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

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

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

< 9th Grade
4% (553)
9-12th Grade
9% (1,244)
High School / GED
35% (4,839)
Some College
21% (2,903)
Associate's Degree
7% (967)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (1,797)
Master's Degree
8% (1,106)
Professional Degree
2% (276)
Doctorate Degree
1% (138)
Education Madison County VA USA
< 9th Grade 4% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 5% 6%
High School / GED 35% 24% 26%
Some College 21% 18% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 23% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 13% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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