Madison County's estimated 2026 population is 22,978 with a growth rate of 1.38% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Madison County is the 75th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 20,798 and has seen a growth of 10.48% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Madison County includes 92.03% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (92.03%)
Two or more races (5.39%)
Black or African American (1.03%)
Other race (0.95%)
Asian (0.43%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.09%)
Native American (0.07%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,915 | 92.03% |
| Two or more races | 1,167 | 5.39% |
| Black or African American | 223 | 1.03% |
| Other race | 205 | 0.95% |
| Asian | 94 | 0.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.07% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Madison County's average per capita income is $43,771. Household income levels show a median of $58,628. The poverty rate stands at 11.44%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $93,063 | - |
| Families | $82,178 | $101,892 |
| Households | $58,628 | $80,418 |
| Non Families | $25,189 | $38,105 |
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