Madison County, IL

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2022 Population

265,512

0.225% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

39.9

0.746% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

12%

1.32% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$71,759

7.29% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$159,400

12.2% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

129,311

0.208% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Madison County, IL had a population of 266k people with a median age of 39.9 and a median household income of $71,759. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Madison County, IL declined from 266,112 to 265,512, a −0.225% decrease and its median household income grew from $66,882 to $71,759, a 7.29% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Madison County, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.37%), White (Hispanic) (1.68%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.16%).

None of the households in Madison County, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.2% of the residents in Madison County, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Madison County, IL are Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (3,491 degrees awarded in 2022), Lewis and Clark Community College (1,403 degrees), and CALC Institute of Technology (41 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Madison County, IL was $159,400, and the homeownership rate was 73.1%.

Most people in Madison County, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Madison County, IL was 2 cars per household.

Madison County, IL borders Bond County, IL, Clinton County, IL, Jersey County, IL, Macoupin County, IL, Montgomery County, IL, St. Clair County, IL, St. Charles County, MO, St. Louis County, MO, and St. Louis city, MO.

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Population & Diversity

Madison County, IL is home to a population of 266k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.15% of Madison County, IL residents were born outside of the country (5.72k people).

In 2022, there were 9.81 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (221k people) in Madison County, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 22.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.94k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.2%

2022 Citizenship

99.2%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.2% of Madison County, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Madison County, IL was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Madison County, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Madison County, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
221k ± 504
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
22.6k ± 734
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
8.94k ± 939

3.66%

Hispanic Population

9.73k people

3.66% of the people in Madison County, IL are hispanic (9.73k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Madison County, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
622,347 ± 18,890 people
India
165,336 ± 9,918 people
Poland
123,006 ± 8,569 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 622,347 Illinois residents, followed by India with 165,336 and Poland with 123,006.

Foreign-Born Population

2.15%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.72k people

2.11%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.61k people

As of 2022, 2.15% of Madison County, IL residents (5.72k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Madison County, IL was 2.11%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Madison County, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,886 ± 545
Gulf War (2001-)
3,955 ± 529
Gulf War (1990s)
2,198 ± 329

Madison County, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.49 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Madison County, IL employs 129k people. The largest industries in Madison County, IL are Health Care & Social Assistance (18,049 people), Retail Trade (15,624 people), and Manufacturing (15,135 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($84,350), Utilities ($84,090), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($74,158).

Males in Illinois have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $66,581. The income inequality in Illinois (measured using the Gini index) is 0.477, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

129k

2022 Value

± 2,932

0.208%

1 Year growth

± 3.1%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Madison County, IL grew at a rate of 0.208%, from 129k employees to 129k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Madison County, IL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (15,145 people), Management Occupations (13,609 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (12,237 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Madison County, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

129k

2022 Value

± 2,932

0.208%

1 Year growth

± 3.1%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Madison County, IL grew at a rate of 0.208%, from 129k employees to 129k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Madison County, IL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (18,049 people), Retail Trade (15,624 people), and Manufacturing (15,135 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Madison County, IL, though some of these residents may live in Madison County, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$55,913

Median earning men ± $1,488

$37,685

Median earning women ± $1,442

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($85,377), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($73,184), and Manufacturing ($70,442).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($56,825), Manufacturing ($55,758), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,024).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Y-Axis

2.47%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

418
Other Services (except Public Administration)
341
Construction
313
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$864k
Manufacturing
$701k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$565k
Transportation and Warehousing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Madison County, IL went to Donald J. Trump with 55.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.58%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.58%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Madison County, IL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Madison County, IL awarded 4,935 degrees. The student population of Madison County, IL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 6,960 male students and 9,593 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Madison County, IL are White (3,716 and 78%), followed by Black or African American (460 and 9.66%), Hispanic or Latino (190 and 3.99%), and Unknown (150 and 3.15%).

The largest universities in Madison County, IL by number of degrees awarded are Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (3,491 and 70.7%), Lewis and Clark Community College (1,403 and 28.4%), and CALC Institute of Technology (41 and 0.831%).

The most popular majors in Madison County, IL are Registered Nursing (575 and 11.7%), General Business Administration & Management (518 and 10.5%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (438 and 8.88%).

The median tuition cost in Madison County, IL for a public four year colleges is $8,674 for in-state students and $8,674 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Madison County, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 97.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 16,553 (42% men and 58% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 16,553 students enrolled in Madison County, IL, 42% men and 58% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,031 records, of which 57.7% were women and 42.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
177 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
479 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
300 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Madison County, IL was General Psychology with 177 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Madison County, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
3,491 degrees awarded
Lewis and Clark Community College
1,403 degrees awarded
CALC Institute of Technology
41 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville with 3,491 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 2,037 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Madison County, IL, which is 0.703 times less than the 2,898 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,716 degrees mean that there were 8.08 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 460 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 2-year ($9,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,074) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,120) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.01% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.62M), Some college (2.15M), and Bachelors Degree (2.1M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Madison County, IL was $159,400 in 2022, which is 0.565 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $142,100 to $159,400, a 12.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Madison County, IL is 73.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Madison County, IL have an average commute time of 25.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Madison County, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Madison County, IL is $71,759. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Madison County, IL was Census Tract 4037.01 with a value of $126,528, followed by Census Tract 4035.32 and Census Tract 4037.02, with respective values of $126,493 and $125,568.

In 2023, 12.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Madison County, IL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.465%.

Housing

Property

$159,400

Median Property Value 2022

±$2,930

$79,667

Median Property Taxes

±$1,816

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Madison County, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Madison County, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.1%

Homeownership

2022

61.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 73.1% of the housing units in Madison County, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Madison County, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 4037.01
Census Tract 4035.32
Census Tract 4037.02

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Madison County, IL was Census Tract 4037.01 with a value of $126,528, followed by Census Tract 4035.32 and Census Tract 4037.02, with respective values of $126,493 and $125,568.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Madison County, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$71,759

Median Household Income

± $1,511

109k

Number of Households

± 2,553

In 2022, the median household income of the 109k households in Madison County, IL grew to $71,759 from the previous year's value of $66,882.

The following chart displays the households in Madison County, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Madison County, IL is from Illinois.

0.477

2022 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.478

2021 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2022, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.477 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.371% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Illinois across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (81%)
Worked At Home (9.95%)
Carpooled (6.5%)

In 2022, 81% of workers in Madison County, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.95%) and those who carpooled to work (6.5%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Madison County, IL have a shorter commute time (25.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.5% of the workforce in Madison County, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Madison County, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Madison County, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Madison County, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 12.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Madison County, IL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.465%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Madison County, IL (31.2k out of 260k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Madison County, IL is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 15.1% of the children was living in poverty in Madison County, IL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.9% of the population of Madison County, IL has health coverage, with 53% on employee plans, 15.2% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 1.45% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Madison County, IL see 2171 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.092% decrease from the previous year (2173 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1075 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 463 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,171 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Madison County, IL

Primary care physicians in Madison County, IL see an average of 2,171 patients per year. This represents a 0.092% decrease from the previous year (2,173 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Madison County, IL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 20.3% between 18 and 34 years, 39.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.13%

Uninsured

53%

Employer Coverage

15.2%

Medicaid

14.2%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

1.45%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Madison County, IL grew by 3.12% from 4.97% to 5.13%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Madison County, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 49.2 in Madison County, IL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Madison County, IL.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39.5% in Madison County, IL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Madison County, IL.