Madison County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
21,640
Male
10,747
49.7%
Female
10,893
50.3%
Median Age
44.5 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.5
Foreign Born
1.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher22.9%
High School or Higher46.9%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
6.2%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
6.7%
Married
45.3%
Madison County, NC has a population of 21,640 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 44.5 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 92.0% of the population. 22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 1.4% of residents are foreign-born.