Madison County, NC

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2021 Population

21,269

1.57% 1-year decline

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

44.5

0.224% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

13.8%

3.28% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$51,396

11.3% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$208,800

4.04% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

9,443

1.37% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Madison County, NC had a population of 21.3k people with a median age of 44.5 and a median household income of $51,396. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Madison County, NC declined from 21,608 to 21,269, a −1.57% decrease and its median household income grew from $46,190 to $51,396, a 11.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Madison County, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (93%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.62%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.41%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.38%), and White (Hispanic) (0.79%).

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.

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

The largest universities in Madison County, NC are Mars Hill University (279 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Madison County, NC was $208,800, and the homeownership rate was 75.1%.

Most people in Madison County, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33.1 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.

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Population & Diversity

Madison County, NC is home to a population of 21.3k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.55% of Madison County, NC residents were born outside of the country (330 people).

In 2021, there were 57.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (19.8k people) in Madison County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 345 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 299 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.2%

2021 Citizenship

98.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.2% of Madison County, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Madison County, NC was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Madison County, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
19.8k ± 165
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
345 ± 92.2
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
299 ± 69

2.54%

Hispanic Population

541 people

2.54% of the people in Madison County, NC are hispanic (541 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Madison County, NC 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 North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
219,250 ± 11,374 people
India
77,157 ± 6,794 people
Honduras
37,868 ± 4,769 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 219,250 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 77,157 and Honduras with 37,868.

Foreign-Born Population

1.55%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

330 people

1.88%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

406 people

As of 2021, 1.55% of Madison County, NC residents (330 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Madison County, NC was 1.88%, 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
435 ± 125
Gulf War (2001-)
304 ± 137
Gulf War (1990s)
173 ± 89

Madison County, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.43 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Madison County, NC employs 9.44k people. The largest industries in Madison County, NC are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,396 people), Construction (1,206 people), and Educational Services (1,108 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($78,500), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,833), and Public Administration ($50,528).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,490. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

9.44k

2021 Value

± 702

−1.37%

1 Year decline

± 10.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Madison County, NC declined at a rate of −1.37%, from 9.57k employees to 9.44k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Madison County, NC, are Management Occupations (1,040 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (997 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (726 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Madison County, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

9.44k

2021 Value

± 702

−1.37%

1 Year decline

± 10.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Madison County, NC declined at a rate of −1.37%, from 9.57k employees to 9.44k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Madison County, NC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,396 people), Construction (1,206 people), and Educational Services (1,108 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,306

Median earning men ± $2,769

$33,847

Median earning women ± $3,157

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($77,636), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($54,919), and Public Administration ($51,204).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($50,238), Manufacturing ($41,293), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,781).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

111
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
71
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
57
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$38.3k
Manufacturing
$33.3k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$9.83k
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services

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

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 $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$462B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% 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
$32.8B
Virginia
$26.1B
Georgia
$18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

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%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd 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 14 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 (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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd 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 Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 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 2021, universities in Madison County, NC awarded 279 degrees. The student population of Madison County, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 528 male students and 545 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Madison County, NC are White (180 and 66.7%), followed by Black or African American (49 and 18.1%), Hispanic or Latino (22 and 8.15%), and Two or More Races (9 and 3.33%).

The largest universities in Madison County, NC by number of degrees awarded are Mars Hill University (279 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Madison County, NC are General Business Administration & Management (46 and 16.5%), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (31 and 11.1%), and Social Work (22 and 7.89%).

The median tuition cost in Madison County, NC for private four year colleges is $35,665.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Madison County, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,073 (49.2% men and 50.8% 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 2021 there were 1,073 students enrolled in Madison County, NC, 49.2% men and 50.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 677 records, of which 60.1% were women and 39.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
38 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
24 degree-majors awarded
Social Work
22 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Madison County, NC was General Business Administration & Management with 38 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

Gender

Race

Mars Hill University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

279 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mars Hill University with 279 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 99 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Madison County, NC, which is 0.55 times less than the 180 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 180 degrees mean that there were 3.67 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 49 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($35,665) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.886% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.756% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.13M), Some college (1.85M), and Bachelors Degree (1.58M).

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, NC was $208,800 in 2021, which is 0.853 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $200,700 to $208,800, a 4.04% increase. The homeownership rate in Madison County, NC is 75.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Madison County, NC have an average commute time of 33.1 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.

Median household income in Madison County, NC is $51,396. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Madison County, NC was Census Tract 105 with a value of $75,729, followed by Census Tract 102 and Census Tract 107, with respective values of $52,121 and $48,681.

In 2022, 13.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Madison County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.723%.

Housing

Property

$208,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$15,350

$6,220

Median Property Taxes

±$539

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, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

75.1%

Homeownership

2021

70%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75.1% of the housing units in Madison County, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.9%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 105
Census Tract 102
Census Tract 107

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Madison County, NC was Census Tract 105 with a value of $75,729, followed by Census Tract 102 and Census Tract 107, with respective values of $52,121 and $48,681.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Madison County, NC 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.

$51,396

Median Household Income

± $4,414

8.28k

Number of Households

± 634

In 2021, the median household income of the 8.28k households in Madison County, NC grew to $51,396 from the previous year's value of $46,190.

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.

Wage Distribution

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

0.47

2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.47

2020 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2021, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00774% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.1%)
Worked At Home (11.4%)
Carpooled (7.53%)

In 2021, 79.1% of workers in Madison County, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.4%) and those who carpooled to work (7.53%).

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

33.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Madison County, NC have a longer commute time (33.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.47% 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.

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.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 13.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Madison County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.723%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

13.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Madison County, NC (2.81k out of 20.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 18 - 24.

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

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 2022, 20% of the children was living in poverty in Madison County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 9.7%.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 32.9 in Madison County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 17.1 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

90.4% of the population of Madison County, NC has health coverage, with 38.8% on employee plans, 16.4% on Medicaid, 17.1% on Medicare, 16.8% on non-group plans, and 1.31% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Madison County, NC see 1554 patients per year on average, which represents a 14.3% decrease from the previous year (1814 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4348 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 572 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

1,554 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Madison County, NC

Primary care physicians in Madison County, NC see an average of 1,554 patients per year. This represents a 14.3% decrease from the previous year (1,814 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.2% under 18 years, 19.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.9% 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

9.55%

Uninsured

38.8%

Employer Coverage

16.4%

Medicaid

17.1%

Medicare

16.8%

Non-Group

1.31%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Madison County, NC declined by 14.5% from 11.2% to 9.55%.

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.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Madison County, NC.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 31.6% in Madison County, NC.

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

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