Madisonville Population

1810–2026

19,377

2026 projection

0.8% since 2020 (decrease)

05K10K15K20K1850190019502000

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Madisonville. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202619,377-510.26%
202519,428-100.05%
202419,438-420.22%
202319,480-160.08%
202219,496-150.08%
202119,511-310.16%
202019,542+940.48%
201919,448-520.27%
201819,500-760.39%
201719,576-600.31%

Showing 10 of 35 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Madisonville has a population change lower than Hopkins County, Kentucky, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Kentucky+2.2%
  • Hopkins County−0.5%
  • Madisonville−1.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Madisonville Demographics

38.3median age

Median age

Female38.5 yrs
Male37.9 yrs

Adults

14,972
3,770 seniors (65+) · 25% of adults11,202 other adults

Sex

Female 53.4% · 10,418Male 46.6% · 9,097

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 195 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Madisonville Income

$53,860median household income

Median household income

$53,860

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$40,857

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

23.3%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Madisonville Marital Status

45% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married45%50%42%
Never married32%36%28%
Divorced15%10%20%
Widowed7%3%10%
Separated<1%<1%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201