Madera County's estimated 2026 population is 169,492 with a growth rate of 1.21% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Madera County is the 32nd largest county in California. The 2010 population was 151,006 and has seen a growth of 12.24% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Madera County includes 44.13% White, 30.34% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (44.13%)
Other race (30.34%)
Two or more races (18.44%)
Black or African American (2.58%)
Asian (2.47%)
Native American (1.92%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.13%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70,067 | 44.13% |
| Other race | 48,183 | 30.34% |
| Two or more races | 29,280 | 18.44% |
| Black or African American | 4,089 | 2.58% |
| Asian | 3,922 | 2.47% |
| Native American | 3,050 | 1.92% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 199 | 0.13% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Madera County's average per capita income is $37,789. Household income levels show a median of $75,496. The poverty rate stands at 19.86%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,547 | $119,494 |
| Families | $82,186 | $106,472 |
| Households | $75,496 | $99,476 |
| Non Families | $41,153 | $62,401 |
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