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Madison County

State:
Iowa
County Seat:
Winterset

Madison County's estimated 2025 population is 16,833 with a growth rate of -0.41% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Madison County is the 41st largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 15,738 and has seen a growth of 6.96% since that time.

16,833
Total Population
30
Population Density (mi²)
41
Population Rank (State)
-69 -0.41%
Annual Population Growth

Madison County Population

Madison County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Madison County includes 95.65% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White16,03195.65%
Two or more races3762.24%
Black or African American2111.26%
Asian580.35%
Other race470.28%
Native American280.17%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander90.05%

Madison County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Madison County's average per capita income is $54,689. Household income levels show a median of $89,542. The poverty rate stands at 6.8%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$118,172-
Families$111,892$124,613
Households$89,542$103,385
Non Families$45,188$58,045

$54,689

Average Income

$89,542

Median Household Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate