Madison County, NC

County

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2020 Population

21,608

0.507% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Burr

Republican Party

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

44.6

1.36% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

14.3%

12.7% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$46,190

0.691% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$200,700

3.19% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

9,574

4.5% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Madison County, NC had a population of 21.6k people with a median age of 44.6 and a median household income of $46,190. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Madison County, NC grew from 21,499 to 21,608, a 0.507% increase and its median household income grew from $45,873 to $46,190, a 0.691% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Madison County, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.33%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.08%), and White (Hispanic) (1.03%).

None of the households in Madison County, NC 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.

98.9% of the residents in Madison County, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Madison County, NC are Mars Hill University (245 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Madison County, NC was $200,700, and the homeownership rate was 74.9%. Most people in Madison County, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Madison County, NC was 2 cars per household.

Madison County, NC borders Buncombe County, NC, Haywood County, NC, Yancey County, NC, Cocke County, TN, Greene County, TN, and Unicoi County, TN.

United States North Carolina Asheville, NC

Diversity

Madison County, NC is home to a population of 21.6k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.88% of Madison County, NC residents were born outside of the country (406 people).

In 2020, there were 67.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.3k people) in Madison County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 302 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 287 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Madison County, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
20.3k ± 51
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
302 ± 58
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
287 ± 67.1

2.47%

Hispanic Population

533 people

2.47% of the people in Madison County, NC are hispanic (533 people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.88%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

406 people

1.91%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

410 people

As of 2020, 1.88% of Madison County, NC residents (406 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Madison County, NC was 1.91%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 15.7

In 2020, the median age of all people in Madison County, NC was 44.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 45, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 40. But people in Madison County, NC are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Madison County, NC residents was 44.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
224,275 ± 11,501 people
India
74,765 ± 6,689 people
Honduras
37,815 ± 4,766 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 224,275 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 74,765 and Honduras with 37,815.

Citizenship

98.9%

2020 Citizenship

98.9%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.9% of Madison County, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Madison County, NC was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
474 ± 142
Gulf War (2001-)
226 ± 106
Gulf War (1990s)
153 ± 77

Madison County, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.1 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for North Carolina. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in North Carolina, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of North Carolina across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Madison County, NC is $46,190. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Madison County, NC was Census Tract 105 with a value of $63,690, followed by Census Tract 107 and Census Tract 102, with respective values of $49,014 and $47,269.

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,357. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Madison County, NC employs 9.57k people. The largest industries in Madison County, NC are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,536 people), Retail Trade (1,269 people), and Construction (1,183 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($76,542), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,250), and Public Administration ($53,145).

Wages

Median Household Income

$46,190

2020 value

± $4,613

0.691%

1 Year Growth

± 12.6%

Households in Madison County, NC have a median annual income of $46,190, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $45,873 in 2019, which represents a 0.691% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Madison County, NC compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$65,285

Average Male Salary in North Carolina

± $1,177

$49,357

Average Female Salary in North Carolina

± $863

In 2020, full-time male employees in North Carolina made 1.32 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in North Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in North Carolina

Asian
$68,761 ± $4,586
White
$55,155 ± $864
Two or More Races
$42,126 ± $3,548

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of North Carolina workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.25 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in North Carolina.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in North Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Madison County, NC is from North Carolina.

0.47

2020 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.472

2019 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2020, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.395% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

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

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 105
Census Tract 107
Census Tract 102

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Madison County, NC was Census Tract 105 with a value of $63,690, followed by Census Tract 107 and Census Tract 102, with respective values of $49,014 and $47,269.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Males 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

14.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Madison County, NC (2.94k out of 20.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 18 - 24.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
2,803 ± 399
Other
42 ± 124
Two Or More
39 ± 116

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

9.57k

2020 Value

± 703

4.5%

1 Year growth

± 9.89%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Madison County, NC grew at a rate of 4.5%, from 9.16k employees to 9.57k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Madison County, NC, are Management Occupations (1,042 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (1,007 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (876 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Madison County, NC.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Madison County, NC, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (1,042 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (1,007 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (876 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Madison County, NC has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (2.78 times higher than expected), Health Technologists & Technicians (2.15 times), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (2.09 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Madison County, NC, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($92,031), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($76,667), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($75,387).

Industries

Employment by Industries

9.57k

2020 Value

± 703

4.5%

1 Year growth

± 9.89%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Madison County, NC grew at a rate of 4.5%, from 9.16k employees to 9.57k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Madison County, NC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,536 people), Retail Trade (1,269 people), and Construction (1,183 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Madison County, NC, though some of these residents may live in Madison County, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Madison County, NC, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,536 people), Retail Trade (1,269 people), and Construction (1,183 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Madison County, NC has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (2.09 times higher than expected), Construction (1.85 times), and Utilities (1.71 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Madison County, NC, by median earnings, are Utilities ($76,542), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,250), and Public Administration ($53,145).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.9B, followed by Machinery ($49B) and Pharmaceuticals ($48.7B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$488B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

89.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $488B. This is expected to increase 89.6% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$35.1B
Virginia
$27B
Georgia
$18.5B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $35.1B, followed by Virginia with $27B and Georgia and $18.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Madison County, NC went to Donald J. Trump with 61% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.788%). The most partisan county was Durham County, NC with 80.4% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (61%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.788%)
Libertarian Party

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

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of North Carolina.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Madison County, NC

61% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in North Carolina

Durham County, NC
80.4% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Yadkin County, NC
80% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Graham County, NC
79.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in North Carolina was Durham County, NC with 80.4% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in North Carolina colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from North Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Richard Burr

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

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 North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 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 North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Madison County, NC awarded 245 degrees. The student population of Madison County, NC is skewed towards women, with 495 male students and 554 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Madison County, NC are White (167 and 72.9%), followed by Black or African American (33 and 14.4%), Hispanic or Latino (12 and 5.24%), and Unknown (9 and 3.93%).

The largest universities in Madison County, NC by number of degrees awarded are Mars Hill University (245 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Madison County, NC are General Business Administration & Management (46 and 18.8%), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (22 and 8.98%), and Social Work (22 and 8.98%).

The median tuition cost in Madison County, NC for private four year colleges is $30,772.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
39 degree-majorss awarded
Social Work
22 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
21 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Madison County, NC was General Business Administration & Management with 39 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Mars Hill University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

245 degrees awarded

$30,772

Median Private

In 2020, the Madison County, NC institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mars Hill University with 245 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

106

Degrees Awarded to Men

139

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 106 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Madison County, NC, which is 0.763 times less than the 139 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Madison County, NC by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
167 degrees awarded
Black or African American
33 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
12 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Madison County, NC was White students. These 167 degrees mean that there were 5.06 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 33 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Madison County, NC was $200,700 in 2020, which is 0.873 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $194,500 to $200,700, a 3.19% increase. The homeownership rate in Madison County, NC is 74.9%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Madison County, NC have an average commute time of 31.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Madison County, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$200,700

2020 Median

± $18,528

$194,500

2019 Median

± $20,505

In 2020, the median property value in Madison County, NC grew to to $200,700 from the previous year's value of $194,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Madison County, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Madison County, NC the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

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

$46,190

Median Household Income

± $4,613

8.37k

Number of Households

± 611

In 2020, the median household income of the 8.37k households in Madison County, NC grew to $46,190 from the previous year's value of $45,873.

The following chart displays the households in Madison County, NC 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.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Madison County, NC distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Madison County, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

74.9%

2020 Homeownership

74.1%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 74.9% of the housing units in Madison County, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Madison County, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

31.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Madison County, NC have a longer commute time (31.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 3.01% of the workforce in Madison County, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (80.6%)
Worked At Home (9.9%)
Carpooled (6.56%)

In 2020, 80.6% of workers in Madison County, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.9%) and those who carpooled to work (6.56%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

88.8% of the population of Madison County, NC has health coverage, with 37.8% on employee plans, 15.8% on Medicaid, 17.3% on Medicare, 16.8% on non-group plans, and 1.13% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Carolina was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Primary care physicians in Madison County, NC see 1814 patients per year on average, which represents a 8.43% increase from the previous year (1673 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4351 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 622 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Jones County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (27.2%). Additionally, Bladen County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (49.1%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,814 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Madison County, NC

Primary care physicians in Madison County, NC see an average of 1,814 patients per year. This represents a 8.43% increase from the previous year (1,673 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$7,264

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in North Carolina

$3,859

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,225

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,260

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in North Carolina (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.37%, from $7,027 to $7,264.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

11.2%

Uninsured

37.8%

Employer Coverage

15.8%

Medicaid

17.3%

Medicare

16.8%

Non-Group

1.13%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Madison County, NC grew by 19.8% from 9.32% to 11.2%.

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